Bombardier Transportation Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Mexico
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - May 16, 2012) - Bombardier Transportation, a
global leader in rail technology, celebrates an important milestone with 20
years of sustained and successful presence in the Mexican rail manufacturing
industry. For the occasion, Bombardier is holding a twentieth anniversary
ceremony in the presence of government officials from Mexico, Canada and Quebec,
along with customers, local economic development and union representatives.
As part of its development strategy in Mexico in 1992, Bombardier chose Ciudad
Sahagun, Hidalgo to install its design and manufacturing plant for passenger
trains, after-market maintenance and customer service. Bombardier established
its footprint in Mexico with the acquisition of Constructora Nacional de Carros
de Ferrocarril S.A de C.V. (Concarril), a rolling stock manufacturer present in
the industry since 1952. Throughout the years, this plant has produced various
rail vehicles products such as metro cars, light rail trains, locomotives,
regional trains as well as subassemblies.
Bombardier Transportation is the only rail company with integrated engineering
and manufacturing capabilities in Mexico and leads the Mexican market with close
to 70 per cent of all the rolling stock in operation.
Participating at the Bombardier in Mexico twentieth anniversary celebrations,
Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board said: "Having been personally involved
in the acquisition of Concarril in 1992, I am proud to celebrate this twentieth
anniversary of our presence in Mexico. By this acquisition, Bombardier was able
to expand in other business sectors in Mexico and contribute to the economy and
create jobs in our different fields of expertise."
Bombardier's commitment to the Mexican market has been demonstrated over the
last few years with millions of dollars invested in equipment, site upgrades,
and training in its Mexican facilities. True to the company's vision, Bombardier
Transportation in Mexico is committed to be an active and responsible corporate
citizen in the communities where it is located. Together with the Government of
the State of Hidalgo, Bombardier has participated in the BECATE program to help
train welders, buyers and designers with the objective of integrating workers
into Bombardier's specialized manufacturing processes. Bombardier Transportation
has also established partnerships with leading Mexican universities, including
Tecnologico de Monterrey.
"Through our development strategy in Mexico, we were engaged to develop strong
roots in this country and were confident that we could rely on a determined and
proud workforce. The first twenty years of operations have proved us right.
Every day, we have vibrant examples of the Bombardier expertise and the Sahagun
quality of work," said Raymond Bachant, President, Bombardier Transportation,
North America.
About Bombardier Transportation in Mexico
Bombardier Transportation's Mexico main manufacturing site is located in Ciudad
Sahagun, Hidalgo, 90 kilometres from Mexico City. With a skilled workforce of
over 1,000 employees, this facility specializes in the manufacture and product
introduction of passenger rail vehicles, as well as after-market maintenance and
customer service. Bombardier also operates a manufacturing site in Tlanalapa and
specializes in the manufacture of electric harnesses at its facility in
Huehuetoca, State of Mexico.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4
technologies - built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology - conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a very diverse customer base with products or services in more than 60
countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking
far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by
answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation
everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make
us a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we
posted revenues of $18.3 billion USD. News and information are available at
bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter (at)Bombardier.
Note to Editors
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FOR INFORMATION
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John Ince, john.ince(at)au.transport.bombardier.com
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Janet Olthof, janet.olthof(at)de.transport.bombardier.com
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