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Frauscher unveiled its new Point Control System, featuring standardized EULYNX interfaces. This scalable solution provides reliable control and efficient monitoring of point machines, ensuring smooth operations aligned with interlocking system commands.

Pandrol introduced i+weld, a groundbreaking solution that empowers welders with greater visibility and control over the welding process, ensuring high performance while addressing common challenges.

A special thank you to Stéphane Delachaux, Lorenzo Levi, Olivia Larmaraud, Damien Faucher, Théophile Münch, Bruno Dathis and Guy Talbourdet for joining us in celebrating these exciting new product launches.

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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.

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“The DELACHAUX family, the Chairman of the board, and all the directors of the board thank Mr. Jean-Marie Fulconis for his commitment, the relevance of his remarks, and his recommendations. During Jean-Marie Fulconis’s 3 terms as a director, the group experienced significant milestones such as the IPO in 2012 and several changes in ownership,” said Stéphane Delachaux, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Delachaux Group.

Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Christian FRANCOIS, who joins us as a new director. With his experience in financial, tax, and wealth engineering, as well as his additional responsibilities as CFO and member of various boards of directors, Mr. Christian FRANCOIS will bring valuable perspective and expertise to support the development of the Delachaux group.

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our newest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting our ongoing efforts and accomplishments in making a positive impact on society and the environment. As a 100-year-old company, we be­lieve that our long-term success depends on our ability to operate responsibly.

Highlights of our CSR Report:

-Environment: We have reduced by 8% in 2023 our carbon footprint in scope 1+2 and have fully integrated scope 3. Between 2019 and 2023, we have reduced by 23% our greenhouse gas emission (tCO2eq) in scope 1+2.

-Ethical Governance: We have trained 1,000 employees who are most exposed to the risk of corruption.

-Employee Well-being: 3,461 employees reaffirmed their commitment to working for our Group through our global WEshare survey, and 47% of survey participants responded they are ‘very satisfied’.

-Safety at site: we have reduced our lost time accident frequency rate by 18% each year since 2017, which is close to the target of -20% set at the time.

-Social Impact: We made the 1^st donation from the Delachaux Solidarity fund in Austria.

We invite you to dive into our CSR report to learn more about the positive difference we are making and the progress we have achieved over the past year.

Download the report

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On October 19^th, 2023, Delachaux Group has successfully extended by 3 years the maturity of its Term loan B up to April 2029 and upsized it to €770mm. Proceeds will be used to amend & extend the existing € Term Loan B (maturing in Apr-26), repay the existing $ 140mmTerm Loan B.

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Environment: Significant reduction in our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and new governance in the Group’s 2 main companies.

Safety: Intensification of our accident analysis and prevention efforts through training and awareness.

Ethics: In each company, action plans on the elements identified in the corruption risk map; regular enrichment of our training programme with new modules.

Managerial practices: Action plans in each company following the “WEshare” global engagement survey conducted in 2021.

Community: Deployment of an internal and international campaign to promote actions.

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Nicolas has more than 25 years’ experience working for international companies – many in the industrial sector. He specialises in operational excellence, plant and general management.

His most recent role saw him work for the Parker Meggitt Group where he spent ten years in several senior roles, most laterally as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power & Sensing – a product group within the organisation with revenues of c$400m. Previous to that, he worked for Johnson Controls amongst other leading firms.

Nicolas has an engineering degree from CESI and an Executive MBA from ESCP Europe.

Guy Talbourdet, CEO of Groupe Delachaux, of which Pandrol is a part and to whom Nicolas will report, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Nicolas to the business to lead the growth and success of Pandrol as a leading rail infrastructure provider that maximises railway availability, safety and sustainable lifetime value.

“His previous experience will bring a great deal of insight into the business and I have no doubt that under his leadership the business will remain a leader in its fields of expertise.”

Nicolas added: “Pandrol has a rich history and heritage, coupled with an exciting potential for the future. I am excited to take on this leadership position, working alongside a very talented workforce, who are the very best in the industry.”

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To celebrate this occasion, the Delachaux family has published a book which retraces the story of four generations of the family leading the Group.

The book presents fascinating information about the Group and the companies, a story that is often inextricably linked to the context of the respective countries and the people who have enabled those companies to exist, both today and in the past.  We all share the great successes of which we can all be truly proud, as well as the uncertainties and challenges that have prevailed over the years to keep business moving forwards.

In order to share this precious legacy with the greatest number of collaborators and partners, the book has been published in French, English and German. It has been sent to key managers and will soon be available at all Delachaux sites.

Stéphane Delachaux, the group’s president, began to meet some of the teams in France to share this story. Other visits in Europe, USA and India are scheduled in 2023.

If you are a former collaborator or partner of the group, do not hesitate to write to us if you want a copy of the book.

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