Schaeffler and Alstom Sign Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation in Rail Transport

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“The partnership will enable a long-term exchange of experience and knowledge, which will especially benefit the development and design of rolling bearings and thus, in turn, contribute to reliable and safe rail transport.” - Sascha Zaps, CEO Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler AG.

September 2024 : The motion technology company Schaeffler and Alstom, a world leader in the provision of green and intelligent mobility solutions, have signed a partnership agreement. Schaeffler is now a partner for rolling bearing technology in the Alstom Alliance™ program. Schaeffler has supplied Alstom for many years with axlebox bearings along with housings, drive bearings for rail vehicle gearboxes and motors, and slewing rings for metro trains and trams. Schaeffler is the only partner company in the Alstom Alliance™ in commodity rolling bearing technology. Through the partnership, the two companies hope to further expand their business, develop new technologies, and spur their growth over the long term.

“We are very happy that our customer Alstom has included us in its partner program Alstom Alliance™. Together, we want to not only achieve but also continuously improve our high standards in quality and sustainability. The partnership will enable a long-term exchange of experience and knowledge, which will especially benefit the development and design of rolling bearings and thus, in turn, contribute to reliable and safe rail transport,” says Sascha Zaps, CEO Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler AG.

“We are proud to welcome our partner Schaeffler to the Alstom Alliance™ program. This partnership reflects the strong relationship between our two companies and our shared commitment to building a long-term journey toward success,” says Guirec Turquet de Beauregard, Procurement Domain Director for Electrical & Propulsion, Alstom.