Colombes, September 24, 2024 – The Delachaux Group is strengthening its Electrification division by soon consolidating all its activities in the “transit” markets (metro, monorail, automated people mover – APM systems) within its subsidiary, Conductix-Wampfler.
In late August 2024, Pandrol sold its shares in the Railtech-Alu-Singen (RAS) joint venture to its partner Constellium. RAS, founded in 2003, specializes in third rail coextrusions. Conductix-Wampfler, another company in the Delachaux Group, will progressively take over the development of the “Rigid category product” by leveraging the expertise and know-how of their employees.
A Strategic transfer for enhanced growth
Conductix-Wampfler will thus strengthen its position in the transit markets, where it has developed a recognized presence in third rail technology in North America and in monorails globally for over 50 years.
“We are pleased to announce the expansion of our electrification solutions for the railway public transit market by offering our range of third rail products, Stinger systems, and PRIAS diagnostic solutions on a global scale, and by expanding our portfolio with rigid category products,” commented François Bernès, Managing Director of Conductix-Wampfler.
Towards a new phase of development for Pandrol
This transfer is part of the “Pandrol On-Track 2028” strategy, aimed at focusing the company’s activities on its core segments: fastening systems, aluminothermic welding solutions, signalling equipment, and resilient and sustainable solutions.
“The implementation of this new strategy has already begun to generate significant and profitable growth for the company. I thank all the Pandrol teams for their commitment and the results achieved so far,” said Nicolas Groult, Managing Director of Pandrol.
