Alstom Strengthens Rail Capabilities in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia with New Industrial Center in Türkiye

Alstom Strengthens Rail Capabilities in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia with New Industrial Center in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has strengthened its rail capabilities in Türkiye by acquiring Duray Ulasim Sistemleri in Bursa and establishing an Advanced Industrial Center. The new facility, which employs over 200 people, will produce critical rail components and support Alstom’s global growth strategy through localization and technology transfer. This investment underscores Alstom’s commitment to sustainable mobility and the development of Türkiye’s railway infrastructure.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 24-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, a global leader in green and smart mobility solutions, has enhanced its investment in Türkiye by acquiring Duray Ulasim Sistemleri in Bursa. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Alstom’s future growth strategy in Türkiye and globally through localization and technology transfer capabilities.

Empowering Local Talent and Sustainable Growth

The newly established Advanced Industrial Center in Bursa has commenced operations with over 200 employees, focusing on the production of mission-critical rail transport components. This move underscores Alstom’s commitment to investing in local talent and empowering Türkiye’s workforce for sustainable growth.

Kerem Bugay, Managing Director of Alstom Türkiye, emphasized the significance of this investment, stating, “Building on a 70-year partnership as a trusted rail solutions provider, we continue to invest in our country, our industry, and our people. In 2023, we initiated our long-term investment plan in the country by establishing the Alstom Türkiye Engineering and Technology Centre. Today, with our new Advanced Industrial Center in Bursa, we reaffirm our commitment to Türkiye and our determination to contribute to the country’s modern rail system goals. With a legacy of delivering to major European rail projects, Bursa will be adaptable in the future and prepared to expand operations in alignment with the requirements and expectations of the Government and our local partners.”

Expansion and Future Prospects

Nazlı Zengin, the Site’s Managing Director, highlighted the future plans for the new factory, stating, “It is a great pride for us to contribute to Alstom’s projects by establishing Türkiye as a component production hub with this new investment. In the coming period, we aim to gradually expand our factory, doubling our industrial capacity and workforce.”

This new Alstom factory in Bursa represents a major milestone, underscoring Alstom’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and contributing to the development of Türkiye’s railway infrastructure. Through this investment, Alstom is not only enhancing the country’s railway capabilities but also fostering the growth of local talent.

Commitment to Sustainable Mobility

The establishment of the Advanced Industrial Center in Bursa is aligned with Alstom’s broader strategy to support sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. By integrating advanced technology and fostering local talent, Alstom aims to meet the evolving demands of the rail industry in the Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia regions.

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About Alstom
Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 64 countries and a talent base of over 84,700 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €17.6 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2024.

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About Alstom in Türkiye
Since commencing operations in Türkiye in 1955 with the delivery of passenger locomotives, including the country’s first electric locomotive, to TCDD, Alstom has played a pivotal role in modernising Türkiye’s rail systems through numerous projects. Alstom Türkiye, manages signalling, infrastructure expertise, project management, bid management, engineering, training, and procurement activities for the Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia region from Istanbul. Additionally, Alstom invests in training highly skilled engineers. The Alstom Türkiye Engineering and Technology Centre, established in Istanbul’s Teknopark, represents
the first investment by a global rail company in rail signaling design and implementation in the country. This centre not only serves a wide geographical area encompassing Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, but also brings critical engineering capabilities to Türkiye.

Media Contacts:

Press – HQ
Philippe MOLITOR
Tel.: +33 (0)7 76 00 97 79
philippe.molitor@alstomgroup.com

Press – Türkiye, GCC, Saudi Arabia
Suad SHAMMA
Tel.: +971 54 377 1199
suad.shamma@alstomgroup.com

Buket AKÇORA KOÇ
Tel.: +90 531 161 21 97
buket.akcora@alstomgroup.com

SOURCE: Alstom