Business Guide Rail & tramway INTRODUCTION Activities / Products: Belgium is one of the most densely populated regions in the European Union. Even though n Radio networks and there are no mega-cities here, the north of the country constitutes an almost continuous terminals urbanised area. Belgium, due to its central position, including three major seaports and a n Tetra applications dense infrastructure network, is also a European “hub” and a node for passenger and freight n In-vehicle Tetra Cab Radio AEG TranzCom is a value added n Telephony servers integrator providing end-to-end transport. n LCD information panels solutions and services in the field of telecom and railway energy Sustainable mobility of goods and people is crucial for the socio-economic well-being of the n Substations for railways distribution. region, and the challenge here is almost even greater than in the rest of the EU. n UPS n Catenary systems Belgium has a very dense railway network – whether conventional or high-speed lines. Three n Industrial batteries European rail freight corridors leave or pass through Belgium, while Brussels has direct high- n LV & MV distribution systems www.aegtranzcom.com speed connections with France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The huge success of “car mobility” pushed “rail” into the background in the second half of the 20th century, keeping investments in rail and tramway at minimum levels for decades. 2160001162_ADV_6172.indd 1 10/10/16 16:13 Fortunately, that trend seems to have been definitively reversed. More than ever, “rail” is back. Indeed, in the modern urbanised world, collective rail transport – be it by train or tram – is a must and a prerequisite to create an attractive and high quality living environment. The same applies in Belgium: the Flemish Region is going full on with trams; Brussels is investing in the expansion and automation of its rail network; and Liege is also building an entirely new tram line. The Brussels Regional Express Network is under construction around the Belgian capital. Back in the 19th century, the railroad industry was driving Belgian industrialisation, and Belgian companies were exporting their know-how worldwide. In Russia, China, Africa, South America: “Belgian rail” could be found everywhere. The Belgian rail industry is still a pioneer, with a “cutting edge” production – in a global context Elma Multimedia B.V.B.A. Generaal de Wittelaan 17A | B-2800 Mechelen obviously – ranging from rolling stock and train components to control command and signalling Tel. +32 (0)15 55 88 88 and passenger information systems. Operators and infrastructure managers also possess key rail www.elma.be | [email protected] expertise (e.g. European Train Control System, tunnelling and engineering). 3 2160001040_ADV_6172.indd 1 10/10/16 16:11 PUBLIREPORTAGE IGW, THE BELGIAN INDUSTRY LEADING PROVIDER OF TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS We design and manufacture customized gears, The transport industry is one of the most important gearboxes, shafts and housings as well as provide market segments of IGW. Globalization has led to specialized services to a variety of the most more emerging markets and new infrastructures demanding applications, with a focus on transport, to meet people’s transport demands. We supply energy and manufacturing industries. Our state of solutions to customers across a wide range of the art processes, highly skilled employees and transport types - from rail, trams and metro to cable passion for continuous innovation has allowed us cars, marine and materials handling. Constantly to become the trusted partner in the realization of evolving operating conditions and customer the toughest projects of our clients. requirements mean reliability is critical; so we provide Industry leading provider of high quality systems which increase availability IGW has an extensive global presence, with and lower operating costs, backed by service and over 1500 employees in locations in Belgium, repair teams across the world. We ensure optimum transmission solutions Romania, the Czech Republic, China, India and availability and reliability of performance, whether the USA. This global capacity means we can bring its custom engineered gearboxes for high speed production closer to the customer, resulting in continental trains, New York’s subway system, the shorter lead times and greater responsiveness Sao Paulo metro, Channel Tunnel Rail Link (high We design and manufacture customized gears, gearboxes, shafts and housings as when it comes to customer service. No matter speed), ski lifts or conveyor drives; or propulsion well as provide specialized services. IGW has an extensive global presence, with what your transmission challenges might be, IGW gears in large cruise ships. locations in Belgium, the United States, China, the Czech Republic, Romania and should always be the number one choice. With India. Whether you require an existing part, or are developing a completely new 65 years of experience we have the heritage, Across all these industries we develop a deep ability and drive to meet all requirements in the understanding of customers’ applications, as application, we can provide you with a customized solution that completely fits highest possible quality manner to appropriate well as the associated pressures, regulations and your needs. to each and every market segment. Whether you performance standards. We are able to give our require an existing part, or you’re developing a clients an engineering advantage by applying For every customer, reliability is critical. That’s why our premium service offerings completely new application, we can provide you the sharpest attention to detail at every stage - with a customized solution that completely fits from design and manufacturing through lean are vitally important to every market segment. Thanks to our 65 years of your needs. processes, to final delivery and service. experience we have an extensive comprehension of the workings of every type of gearbox. This benefits the duration and cost of service activities, providing value to our clients. And our global presence means you can rely on short response times, ensuring minimal down time. IG Watteeuw International nv - Kampveldstraat 51 - 8020 Oostkamp (Belgium) T +32 50826907 - F +32 50826974 - www.IGWpower.com - [email protected] IG Watteeuw International nv | Kampveldstraat 51 | 8020 Oostkamp | T: +32 50 82 69 07 | F: +32 50 82 69 74 www.IGWpower.com | [email protected] 2160001021_ADV_6172.indd 1 10/10/16 16:10 2160001411_ADV_6172.indd 1 10/10/16 16:09 AGORia, THE VOICE OF THE BELGiaN RAIL & TRAMWAY INDUSTRY ALPHABETICAL LIST OF COMpaNIES Agoria, the federation of the Belgian technology industry, brings together players of the ABC, NV railway industry (excluding civil engineering). AEG Belgium, SA Akka Benelux, SA-NV For its members, Agoria holds regular information sessions and contact days with major ALC Tournai S.A. clients (SNCB-NMBS, Infrabel, De Lijn, STIB-MIVB, TEC, etc.) focusing on their investment Alcatel-Lucent Bell N.V. programmes, and participates in trade fairs and B2B events. Alfa Products & Technologies, NV Alstom Belgium, SA As a sector, we take part in the safety consultation that the service for Railway Safety & Altran SA-NV Interoperability (the Belgian Safety Authority) organises for important developments in the Andiman & Co SPRL sector and new legislative developments (transposition of European legislation in Belgian law). ArcelorMittal Ringmill, SA Atlas Copco Airpower, NV As a “sectoral operator” Agoria ensures in Belgium the secretariat of the Committee CEN TC256 Automatic Systems, SA-NV “Railway Applications” and we interpret the Belgian position on standardisation. Automation, NV Barco, NV Through our membership of UNIFE, the Association of the European Rail Industry, we are also BEA, Bureau d’Electronique Appliquée, SA connected to a European network of federations. Belgium Coatings, SA Every second year Agoria “Railway” organises a high level seminar about important European Belgorail NV Bombardier Transportation Belgium, NV developments in railway (interoperability, safety, liberalisation, etc.). Buhlmann, NV The Federation is a founding partner in Belgorail, the Belgian inspection and certification body Câbleries Namuroises, SA in the rail sector. Cegelec Infra Technics, SA-NV CG Power Systems Belgium, NV This “Rail & Tramway Directory” is a joint calling card for our member companies active in the Coatinc Ninove, NV sector. Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie (CMI), SA Cognizant Technology Solutions Belgium, NV Commscope Connectivity Belgium, BVBA Constructions Electriques Schréder S.A. (briefly: C.E.S) Group Schréder G.I.E. Couderé, BVBA Defawes, NV DEF Belgium, SA-NV DiBO N.V. Dynamotor - De Coster N.V. EMG Tilco, NV ERTMS Solutions, SPRL Pol Caby Ward Vleegen Esco Couplings, NV Eurosense Belfotop B.V.B.A. Pol Caby Ward Vleegen Fabriressort, SA Chairman Business Group Leader Markets Fabricom, SA-NV 6 7 Faiveley Transport Belgium N.V. Phoenix Contact NV-SA Fonderie G. Fallais, SA Plastic Color NV Galva Power Group, NV Poperinge Metal Construction, NV Gantrex S.A. Prakto, Theo Laureys, NV Garnimetal S.A. Précimétal Fonderie de Précision S.A. Geodetics Construction Maintenance, NV Provan, BVBA Gerken, SA Rauwers Controle SA/NV GET N.V. Rittal, NV Gillam-Fei Rogers BVBA Graux, SA Russo S.A. (Atelier de Décolletage) Gunnebo Belgium, SA-NV Saey, NV Harting, NV-SA SAIT N.V. Hego, BVBA Sarens N.V. Heinen, SA Shapes Metalworks, NV Human Interface Group CVBA Siemens NV-SA Icoms