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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak partners with Sonneville AG to advance low-vibration track solutions in North America

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC, a North American leader in railway technologies and system solutions, has partnered with Sonneville AG headquartered in Müntschemier, Switzerland, a well-known innovator in slab track vibration solutions. This collaboration aims to further commercialize Sonneville's patented Low-Vibration Track (LVT) System in the United States and Canada. It reflects the expertise and commitment of both companies to meet the growing demand for reduced track noise pollution and enhanced passenger comfort through effective vibration attenuation.

By leveraging Nortrak’s capacity and manufacturing expertise for concrete ties and market reach, this strategic partnership aims to introduce Sonneville’s innovative LVT System to a wider audience and provide integrated end-to-end rail infrastructure solutions. The collaboration is designed to increase the product's availability, ensuring it reaches key markets where its benefits can be most effectively utilized.

Sonneville's LVT Systems have been in use around the globe for over forty (40) years and are engineered for superior durability and vibration attenuation resulting in reduced track maintenance and a minimized impact on the surrounding environment. Their innovative design allows for easy installation and virtually maintenance free, making them a hassle-free choice for any non-ballasted project.

This collaboration effectively combines the capabilities of two technology leaders in the industry bringing together Nortrak's strong manufacturing expertise and market presence with Sonneville's cutting-edge products, enabling customers to access advanced solutions that address the vibration and spatial challenges of tomorrow's urban landscapes.

voestalpine Railway Systems

voestalpine Railway Systems supplies numerous major international projects with innovative track and turnout systems as well as signaling technology solutions. Among other things, 320 turnout systems are being supplied for the High Speed 2 high-speed line in Great Britain. voestalpine also plays a central role in projects to renew the German railroad network and metro projects in Vienna and Singapore. In the business year 2023/24 voestalpine Railway Systems generated revenue of EUR 2.1 billion and employs 7,700 people worldwide. voestalpine is making a significant contribution to improving transparency and safety in rail transportation and is leading the industry into the digital future of rail.

Metal Engineering Division

The voestalpine Group's Metal Engineering Division is the global market leader for railroad infrastructure systems and signaling technology with its Railway Systems business unit. With its Industrial Systems segment, the division is also the European market leader for quality wire and a global provider of complete welding solutions. Seamless tubes are also supplied all over the world from the Kindberg site in Austria. Customers come from the railroad infrastructure, energy, mechanical engineering, automotive and construction industries as well as the renewable energy sector. As part of greentec steel, the Metal Engineering Division is already working and researching intensively on various innovative, climate-friendly technologies and production processes. In the 2023/24 financial year, the division generated revenue of around EUR 4.3 billion with its Railway Systems and Industrial Systems business units, 46% of which was generated outside Europe. The division thus generated an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 606 million and employed around 14,700 people worldwide.

voestalpine group

voestalpine is a globally leading steel and technology group with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise. voestalpine, which operates globally, has around 500 Group companies and locations in more than 50 countries on all five continents. The voestalpine Group has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995. With its premium products and system solutions, voestalpine is a leading partner to the automotive and white goods industries, as well as to the aerospace and energy industries. The company is also the global market leader in railway systems, tool steel, and special sections. voestalpine is committed to the global climate goals and has a clear plan for transforming steel production with its greentec steel program. In the business year 2023/24, the Group generated revenue of EUR 16.7 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 1.7 billion; it has around 51,600 employees worldwide.

Please direct your inquiries to:

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
Amanda Silva
Marketing & Communication Manager
5500 Parkwood Way
Richmond, BC, V6V 2M4
(307) 369-3416
amanda.silva@voestalpine.com
https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak