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ANSALDO STS is the leading technology group operating in the railway and underground transportation sector. In particular, it controls Ansaldo Signal N.V., a Dutch holding company which is the largest of a group of companies operating in the field of railway and underground signalling as well as Ansaldo Trasporti-Sistemi Ferroviari S.p.A., an Italian company, expert in IT systems integration in the area of "turnkey" railway and underground transport systems.

The activities of the ANSALDO STS Group are organized into two business units:
- the Signalling Unit which works in design, realization, management and maintenance of systems, subsystems and components for signalling and monitoring railway and subway traffic systems, aimed at increasing the safety and efficiency of railway and underground transport systems
- the Transport System Unit which operates in the design, realization, installation, integration, management and maintenance of "turnkey" railway and underground transport systems among which signalling systems are an essential part
The Group's head office is in Genoa, and Ansaldo STS has company branches located in 18 countries with over 3,600 employees. In 2005, the group realized profits amounting to 840 million euros with a gross operating margin of 89 million euros and a net profit of 44 million euros.
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Lloyd's Register
The Lloyd's Register Group is an organisation that works to enhance safety and to approve assets and systems at sea, on land and in the air. We check that assets and systems work so that people and communities around the world can get on with everyday life. We are driven by a strong sense that what we are doing matters
Lloyd's Register Rail is the specialist team of rail consultants within the Lloyd's Register Group. We have some 240 rail consultants world-wide and provide consultancy services to the rail industry in rail and transit management, engineering and operations. We offer expertise, independence and total commitment to solving challenges. Lloyd's Register Rail has a high reputation for professional performance and employs railway engineers and technical specialists with proven track records and rail domain knowledge.
Based upon our origins as a private consultancy established in 1993, Lloyd's Register Rail consultants now operate globally from offices at major rail centres in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Australia.
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Putzmeister Co.,
Putzmeister Co., was founded in 1958. Its main products refer to concrete pumps, Dynajet, Mortar machines, Industrial pumps, Tunnel pumps, Telebelt, Stationary boom and other products. It has 16 subsidiaries worldwide and employs about 3000 people. Its production, sales and service network is worldwide.
Putzmeister Shanghai was founded in 1995. Its main products are the same as above and employees about 500 people. It has become the management, production and service center of Asia pacific area such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.
With the principles of "Serving, Improving, Creating Values", PM will become a most professional and strong partner for the worldwide customers.
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Halfen-Deha
Halfen-Deha, founded in 1929, employs 1,300 people in 17 countries and offers a range of over 20,000 connection products. The product range includes: reinforcement connection systems; façade support systems; building service support products; and lifting systems for precast concrete. One of the global market leaders, and with a reputation for the highest quality, Halfen-Deha offers its products to the building and civil engineering sectors under the brand names of HALFEN, DEHA, FRIMEDA, and DEMU.
Halfen fixing products are being used in high-speed and metro rail projects across Asia, incl. Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. In China, Halfen fixing solutions are being installed in rail tunnels along the Zhengzhou -Xi'an and Wuhan-Guangzhou high speed lines and other MOR projects. In addition, Halfen fixing solutions are being used today by China's premier locomotive constructors,as well as in the nation 's nuclear power plants.
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Lucchini Sidermeccanica S.p.A.
Lucchini Sidermeccanica S.p.A. is a company specialized in the design, manufacturing and marketing of High Technology steel products intended for all industrial sectors.
The company boasts an international leadership in the design and production of:
• Railway Products
• Steel Castings
• Steel Forgings
• Tool Steels
• Forge Ingots
Lucchini Sidermeccanica is located in Lovere on the west shore of the Iseo Lake, the plant cover san area of 300,000 m2 including 130.000 m2 of factory buildings.
Typical of this company is its ability to house on site all phases of production from the initial design to the finished products.
The company operates according to ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certification to guarantee to each Customer the same standard of high quality.
Thanks to its strategically placed international commercial branches and capillary distribution service centres, Lucchini Sidermeccanica is capable of conducting sales in all five continents and to offer overhaul services located in the strategic markets.
Lucchini Sidermeccanica is steadily involved in activities of R&D through the utilization of sophisticated equipment and highly skilled human resources. Through this process, the company can guarantee products and materials that are safe and reliable while developing new products to anticipate the Customer needs.
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CGIS (Shanghai) Electrics Ltd.
Shanghai CGIS Electrical Co. Ltd is a Sino-German joint venture set up by Tianling and the DECOM GmbH in Germany. CGIS specializes in researching, manufacturing environment-friendly MV gas insulated switchgear and gas tank. Main products are produced by using world-class designing and manufacturing technology as well as wildly applying new technology including computer control technology, signal sensor technology in electric power and transmission and distribution system, Hi-voltage complex insulation technology, gas-tight technology and new materials. The new generation switchgear has the advantages of high reliability, maintenance free, compact size, intelligent and environmental protection by none or less using SF6 gas insulation to completely meet the requirements of distribution, automation and high-reliable operation. http://www.tianling.com.cn

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About Saft Power Systems
Saft Power Systems is a power supply provider offering one of the world’s most comprehensive portfolios of premium power supply systems and solutions. Since 2005 the Group has been independent and operating globally, employing 1,300 people in 16 countries. The company has more than 70 active patents in power conversion. In addition, our team includes more than 160 service and installation engineers to provide comprehensive support.
SPS has a long tradition of providing highly reliable, customer-driven energy solutions. This expertise has been developed over more than 50 years, by bringing together three internationally renowned brands: AEG Power supply systems, Harmer+Simmons and Saft Power Systems. Our product range includes world-class quality converters, UPS for demanding industrial applications, industrial chargers and DC systems, modular systems for Telecoms, premium power controllers for high-tech industry applications and solutions for railways. SPS is now also providing products for new energy markets such as solar or wind.
Concerning Railways applications, our company has decades of experience providing a unique range of power systems and solutions. No one can match the long-standing AEG Power Supply track record for serving railways customers worldwide, with such certifications as Q1 supplier for German Rail and Network Rail (UK) approvals. Our high reliability power supply solutions meet the tough demands of all railway environments – above ground, underground and onboard.
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Caterpillar
Caterpillar has supplied diesel engines to the Railway Industry since the mid-1930’s. Cat’s Emissions compliant Railway Engine Product Line spans from 5 kW to 5,400 kW (7 to 7,200 hp) for uses in Traction, Electric Head End Power and Maintenance-of-Way equipment.
To comply with stricter future emissions regulations, Caterpillar is gradually improving its legendary engines with its industry leading Cat ACERT Technology. So powerful and so complete is this technology, it will allow the company to bring engines into production a year and a half ahead of the December 31, 2008 EU Stage IIIA deadline without after - treatment.
ACERT Technology is the product of a 400 million Euro investment structured on the broadest product, application and manufacturing base in the industry. No other Railway power systems supplier can draw on 5 kW to 16,000 kW product experience, combined with internal fuel systems, manufacturing and internal electronic controls design. The concept behind ACERT is that optimal combustion efficiency produces minimal emissions. It’s a simple concept that requires sophisticated technology.
ACERT fulfills that desire now, and will continue to do so as emissions regulations get tighter and customer expectations get higher.
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THALES
Thales is a world leading supplier of cutting-edge railway signaling solutions for main line and urban rail which guarantee the safe, reliable and convenient transport of passengers and freight.
Thales has widespread, international experience in all aspects of control and safety technology, network integration and corresponding services concerning technical operations and maintenance. The product portfolio includes, among others, the following solutions:
  • AlTrac for interoperable train control also comprising ETCS solutions (European Train Control System),
  • LockTrac for train routing, also including the leading electronic interlockings from Thales together with field equipment and
  • NetTrac for network management, disposition and control.
    Thales provides turnkey solutions that increase performance and line capacity while reducing operating, maintenance and infrastructure costs. Thales’ goal is to be its customers long-term partner to help them address major challenges for continual growth.
    http://www.thalesgroup.com


  • EDAG
    EDAG and Partners introduces two major products to fulfill the criterions of economic and quality of urban and sub-urban rail networks: Refurbished Transportation Vehicles and Low Cost Trains.
    Independent and well experienced European engineering, combined with a world wide sourcing and manufacturing strategy will guarantee most economic products.
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