Vossloh Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Company Name: Vossloh AG
- Mission: Vossloh is committed to providing sustainable, safe, and convenient rail mobility as a global leader in the rail infrastructure sector. It aims to optimize rail infrastructure for maximum track availability with innovative and sustainable solutions.
Founding Information
- Founded: 1888
- Founder: Eduard Vossloh
Key People
- Board of Directors: The Vossloh AG board consists of three members responsible for setting the corporate strategy, making portfolio decisions, and overseeing corporate organization decisions. There are six members on the Supervisory Board who oversee and counsel the Board of Directors.
- Executive Management: No specific names mentioned.
Headquarters
- Location: Vosslohstraße 4, 58791 Werdohl, Germany
Number of Employees
- Total Employees: More than 4,000
Revenue
- Revenue for FY 2023: €1,214.3 million
Overview
- Vossloh is recognized for being a world market leader in the rail infrastructure field, offering comprehensive rail track products and services. They are globally engaged, operating more than 40 production locations with a presence in over 100 countries, focusing on sustainability and climate protection.
Products
Rail Fastening Systems
- Description: Offer flexibility in rail infrastructure across different applications, climates, and customer requirements, contributing to technological standard advancement.
- Key Features: Elastic systems, robust and maintenance-free, suitable for all railway applications.
Concrete Sleepers (Australia and North America)
- Concrete Sleepers Australia: Leading manufacturer of prestressed concrete sleepers in Australia.
- Concrete Ties North America: Produces a complete range of prestressed ties and turnout ties according to customer specifications.
Turnout Systems
- Description: Customized Modules develops systems for rail infrastructure subject to individual project adaptations.
- Key Features: Solutions for all types of rail tracks to enable economic, safe, and environmentally friendly passenger and freight transport.
Lifecycle Solutions
- Description: Includes rail and turnout maintenance services like welding, corrective milling, and preventive care, as well as recycling old rails.
- Key Features: Provides lifecycle management of entire track sections with technologies like High-Speed Grinding (HSG).
Signalling Products and Services
- Key Features: Include switch actuation, locking devices, and monitoring systems for various rail applications.
Just-In-Time Logistics
- Key Features: Coordinates timely deliveries for rail and switch installations backed by stationary and mobile welding services.
Recent Developments
Major Orders and Strategic Moves
- HS2 High-Speed Line Order (Jan 22, 2025): Vossloh secured a significant contract to supply rail fastening systems for the London - Birmingham line as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project in Great Britain, with an order volume exceeding €30 million for deliveries from 2025 to 2027.
Financial Developments
- New Shares Placement (Nov 12, 2024): Vossloh successfully completed the placement of new shares.
- Capital Increase (Nov 12, 2024): Vossloh launched a cash capital increase through accelerated bookbuilding.
Innovations and Product Launches
- Vossloh Connect: A digital platform providing rail infrastructure solutions that enhance track availability through innovations like asset monitoring and maintenance management.
Technological Advancements
- Vossloh Protect: Introduction of a premium zinc coating offering durable corrosion protection for steel components in rail fastening systems.
Recent Events
- InnoTrans 2024: Vossloh showcased its forward-thinking rail infrastructure solutions in Berlin, focusing on sustainable mobility and rail technology innovations.
Contact Information
- Address: Vossloh AG, Vosslohstraße 4, 58791 Werdohl, Germany
- Phone: +49 (0) 2392 52-0
- Email: info@vossloh.com
This professional report provides an in-depth look at Vossloh AG, focusing on its global leadership in rail infrastructure and ongoing strategic and technological initiatives to advance the sector.
