Recognition for Schaeffler Group Industrial-Railway Sector Management is Full Member of UNIFE
Resource from: Schaeffler Group Likes:2981
Sep 19,2011
(September 19, 2011)
Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Railway sector management was recently elected a full member of UNIFE in a unanimous vote by the association’s General Assembly. UNIFE (Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes) represents the interests of the European railway industry and its suppliers in Brussels.
The election was preceded by a presentation about the Schaeffler Group in general and Railway sector management in particular by its Director, Dipl.-Ing. Simone Purbs. She will actively represent the Schaeffler Group at UNIFE in future. Simone Purbs assesses full membership of the UNIFE to be the latest confirmation that Schaeffler’s Railway sector is a leader of the European rail vehicle industry: “Full membership means that as one of the technological leaders in the rolling bearing sector, we are now able to enter into a direct exchange with global technology lead-ers and drivers of technology in the rail vehicle industry that are based in Europe, and can collaborate more closely and develop innovations with them.”
Dipl.-Ing. Simone Purbs, Director of Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Railway sector management.
The association was founded in 1992 and represents leading large and medium-sized companies that are involved in the design, manufacturing, maintenance and reconditioning of rail transport systems, subsystems and their components. UNIFE members represent around 80 percent of the rail vehicle market in Europe and pro-duce over 50 percent of the worldwide volume of equipment and services for rail vehicles.
With a current membership comprising 73 full members and 17 associate members, the association has an important voice when decision makers in European institutions debate questions regarding the future of transport. In addition to the full and associate members, a further 1,000 equipment suppliers from 17 national rail vehicle associations collaborate in different UNIFE activities.
The association has four main objectives:
1. Increase awareness of the advantages of rail traffic amongst European policy-makers and thereby promote rail traffic in the long term.
2. Form a unified and efficient European rail transportation system extending across borders by means of harmonization and standardization.
3. Ensure the technical leadership of European rail vehicle suppliers using forward-looking research and innovation projects as well as top quality initiatives.
4. Provide UNIFE members with the necessary strategic and operative expertise.
Schaeffler Group Industrial offers solutions for every bearing application in rail vehicles. Axle box bearing units for high-speed trains are one of the focal points.
Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Railway sector management develops and produces solutions for every bearing application in rail vehicles in close partnership with manufacturers and operators. The product portfolio comprises axlebox bearings including housings as well as bearings and components for traction motors and gearboxes, for railcar connectors and tilting technology, as well as for doors and numerous other applications. Schaeffler Group Industrial has more than 100 years of experience in railway engineering. This means it offers the customer comprehensive technical expertise, high quality, and products that are perfectly matched for every application.
Dipl.-Ing. Simone Purbs, Director of Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Railway sector management.
The association was founded in 1992 and represents leading large and medium-sized companies that are involved in the design, manufacturing, maintenance and reconditioning of rail transport systems, subsystems and their components. UNIFE members represent around 80 percent of the rail vehicle market in Europe and pro-duce over 50 percent of the worldwide volume of equipment and services for rail vehicles.
With a current membership comprising 73 full members and 17 associate members, the association has an important voice when decision makers in European institutions debate questions regarding the future of transport. In addition to the full and associate members, a further 1,000 equipment suppliers from 17 national rail vehicle associations collaborate in different UNIFE activities.
The association has four main objectives:
1. Increase awareness of the advantages of rail traffic amongst European policy-makers and thereby promote rail traffic in the long term.
2. Form a unified and efficient European rail transportation system extending across borders by means of harmonization and standardization.
3. Ensure the technical leadership of European rail vehicle suppliers using forward-looking research and innovation projects as well as top quality initiatives.
4. Provide UNIFE members with the necessary strategic and operative expertise.
Schaeffler Group Industrial offers solutions for every bearing application in rail vehicles. Axle box bearing units for high-speed trains are one of the focal points.
Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Railway sector management develops and produces solutions for every bearing application in rail vehicles in close partnership with manufacturers and operators. The product portfolio comprises axlebox bearings including housings as well as bearings and components for traction motors and gearboxes, for railcar connectors and tilting technology, as well as for doors and numerous other applications. Schaeffler Group Industrial has more than 100 years of experience in railway engineering. This means it offers the customer comprehensive technical expertise, high quality, and products that are perfectly matched for every application.
(Schaeffler Group)
【CBCC News Statement】
1.The news above mentioned with detailed source are from internet.We are trying our best to assure they are accurate ,timely and safe so as to let bearing users and sellers read more related info.However, it doesn't mean we agree with any point of view referred in above contents and we are not responsible for the authenticity. If you want to publish the news,please note the source and you will be legally responsible for the news published.
2.All news edited and translated by us are specially noted the source"CBCC".
3.For investors,please be cautious for all news.We don't bear any damage brought by late and inaccurate news.
4.If the news we published involves copyright of yours,just let us know.
1.The news above mentioned with detailed source are from internet.We are trying our best to assure they are accurate ,timely and safe so as to let bearing users and sellers read more related info.However, it doesn't mean we agree with any point of view referred in above contents and we are not responsible for the authenticity. If you want to publish the news,please note the source and you will be legally responsible for the news published.
2.All news edited and translated by us are specially noted the source"CBCC".
3.For investors,please be cautious for all news.We don't bear any damage brought by late and inaccurate news.
4.If the news we published involves copyright of yours,just let us know.
Previous Metcar® Grade M-11 Offers Economical Lubricating Solution for Applications up to 650˚F
Next EMO 2011: Bearing Solutions for Large Machinery-One, Two or Three-bearing Supports for Rotary Tables in Vertical Lathes
Next EMO 2011: Bearing Solutions for Large Machinery-One, Two or Three-bearing Supports for Rotary Tables in Vertical Lathes
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Cnbearing is the No.1 bearing inquiry system and information service in China, dedicated to helping all bearing users and sellers throughout the world.
Cnbearing is supported by China National Bearing Industry Association, whose operation online is charged by China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd owns all the rights. Since 2000, over 3,000 companies have been registered and enjoyed the company' s complete skillful service, which ranking many aspects in bearing industry at home and abroad with the most authority practical devices in China.
