Bombardier presenta la prima locomotiva Progress Rail assemblata a Ciudad Sahagún, in Messico

Bombardier Transportation ha svelato oggi la prima delle 32 locomotive diesel-elettriche costruite per Progress Rail Services Corporation.

BERLINO, GERMANIA--(Marketwire - 9 settembre 2011) - Bombardier Transportation ha svelato oggi la prima delle 32 locomotive diesel-elettriche costruite per Progress Rail Services Corporation.

 

La produzione, che ha iniziato nell'aprile scorso, fa seguito alla firma di un contratto nel novembre 2010. Questo contratto segna la volontà di entrambe le Società di stabilire una relazione di affari a lungo termine.

 

« Bombardier Transportation è fiera di consegnare la prima di queste 32 locomotive, prova dell'eccellente capacità operativa della nostra fabbrica di Ciudad Sahagún e dell'alta competenza della nostra mano d'opera. », ha sottolineato Raymond Bachant, presidente di Bombardier Transpaor, Nordamerica. "It once again demonstrates the Bombardier commitment to deliver high quality products to our customers."

 

The production process for these locomotives consists of building the frame structure, final assembly of the locomotive, static and dynamic functional testing, and painting.

 

"Progress Rail is proud to be able to count on a global strategic partner such as Bombardier Transportation to support us in manufacturing world-class locomotives for our customers. We are very pleased with the work performed by the entire Bombardier team at the Ciudad Sahagun plant," said William (Billy) Ainsworth, President and CEO, Progress Rail Services.

 

This first order consists of the final assembly of 32 Electro-Motive Diesel model SD70ACe diesel-electric locomotives. Each locomotive develops 4,300 horsepower; weighs 194 tons; measures 22.5 metres in length, 3 metres in width and 4.8 metres in height. It has a combustion capacity of 18,500 litres, and a top speed of 112 km per hour. At present, over 100 highly skilled Bombardier employees are involved in this project, in the areas of manufacturing and assembly, technical support, and supply management.

 

Since 1997, more than 1,300 locomotives have been manufactured and assembled in Bombardier Transportation's facilities in Mexico, mainly for exports to the United States.

 

About Progress Rail Services Corporation

 

Progress Rail Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is a leading supplier of new and remanufactured locomotive and railcar products and services to the railroad industry, operating one of the most extensive rail service and supply networks in North America. We serve our customers through a network of more than 130 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with more than 4,300 employees. Progress Rail Services is headquartered in Albertville, Alabama.

 

Through its acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel, Progress Rail has expanded its portfolio of industry-leading products and services, furthering its commitment to our customers. Founded in 1922, Electro-Motive Diesel is an original equipment manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. Headquartered in LaGrange, Illinois, EMD designs, manufactures and sells diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications and is a global provider of diesel engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land-based oil well drilling rigs, and stationary power generation. The company is the only diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer to have produced more than 72,500 engines and has the largest installed base in both North America and worldwide. EMD also has an extensive aftermarket business offering replacement parts, maintenance solutions and a range of value-added services.

 

For more information, visit www.progressrail.com, or www.emdiesels.com

 

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 presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.

 

About Bombardier

 

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

 

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