LONDON - LPA Group plc, a UK-based engineering company specializing in electronic and electro-mechanical systems, has secured three new contracts in the international rail sector totaling £4 million. The agreements with SNCF Voyageurs, Siemens (ETR:SIEGn) Mobility, and Grammer (ETR:GMMG) AG underline the company's continued growth in the export rail market.
The contract with SNCF Voyageurs, France's national rail operator, involves designing and supplying custom LED lighting for the renovation of regional and inter-city train fleets over the next five years. This deal renews a 16-year relationship between LPA and SNCF, marking a significant continuation of their long-standing partnership.
In addition, LPA has been commissioned by Siemens Mobility GmbH to produce bespoke LED lighting for the Munich Metro's rolling stock interior lighting system overhaul, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
The third contract is with Grammer AG, a prominent global seating systems manufacturer. LPA will provide seat electronics and lighting for the CSI (Corridor Sud Italie) project. This equipment will be installed in 15 Avelia Horizon next-generation TGV trains, constructed by Alstom (EPA:ALSO) Transport in France for SNCF, with delivery anticipated by the end of 2026.
Robert Horvath, Chairman of LPA Group, expressed that the awards from these prestigious export customers serve as an affirmation of the company's global reputation for product innovation and design in both lighting and electronics.
The announcement of these contracts comes as a positive development for LPA, reflecting the company's capability and expertise in the rail industry. The information is based on a press release statement.
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