Voestalpine Railway Systems acquires Hird Rail Services

This acquisition strengthens Voestalpine Railway Systems strategic position in the UK market, particularly in the field of insulated joints, where Hird Rail Services is recognised as a quality leader.

Hird Rail Services is a respected manufacturer of premium insulated joints, delivering products known for their exceptional quality, durability, and technical precision. As a long-standing partner to the UK rail infrastructure sector, Hird Rail Services adds specialist manufacturing competence and strong local market knowledge to the Voestalpine Railway Systems Group.

“With Hird Rail Services, we are integrating a proven expert whose products meet the highest technical standards – especially in the safety-critical area of insulated joint technology. This step is fully aligned with our UK strategy to combine global excellence with strong local presence,” said Franz Kainersdorfer, member of the board of voestalpine AG and head of Metal Engineering Division to which Voestalpine Railway Systems belongs.

The Doncaster site will remain operational and become a competence centre for insulated joint technology within the voestalpine Railway Systems group. Hird Rail Services will continue to operate under its existing brand and be integrated into the global production and logistics network of voestalpine Railway Systems.

 

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