Vossloh and Fives: A long-term cooperation in the service of railway innovation

For over 150 years, Vossloh, a major player in the railway infrastructure sector, has been a pioneer of innovation, especially in designing track components for high-speed rail.

The German group, with a global presence, has unique expertise, making it a trusted partner to leading railway companies worldwide, including SNCF, SNCB, and Deutsche Bahn. In its pursuit of excellence, Vossloh works closely with Fives Machining, a leader in large-scale machining solutions, to meet the ever-growing demands of the railway market.

A partnership built on Innovation and performance
The collaboration between Vossloh and Fives Machining began with Vossloh's need to modernize its manufacturing processes, particularly in rail and track heart machining. According to François Gagnière, Director of Industrial Investments at Vossloh Cogifer: "Fives machines meet our requirements. They are robust, powerful, and perfectly designed for rail machining. This reliability and performance are crucial for ensuring the continuity of our large-scale productions, deployed internationally and meeting the growing demand."

Indeed, Fives Machining’s ability to provide tailored technical solutions has enabled Vossloh to overcome the challenges of its sector, where demands for quality, precision, and productivity are high. Fives machines, particularly the MODUMILL-R (G2100 R) models, are central to this success. These machines allow Vossloh to perform demanding machining operations with enhanced efficiency, while ensuring exceptional product durability.

A strategic collaboration for the future of rail
The cooperation between Vossloh and Fives Machining is not limited to the technical aspect. It is also based on a relationship of trust and a mutual understanding of industrial challenges. "This cooperation is fundamentally about trust. We have built a strong relationship with Fives Machining, based on clear communication and good responsiveness. This type of cooperation is essential for the continuous development of solutions adapted to the fast-evolving railway market," explains François Gagnière.

Today, Vossloh operates around twenty Fives machines across its plants worldwide, some of which have been in operation for over 40 years. Fives technology is integrated into several production sites, including in France, Poland, Serbia, and even Australia. Thanks to this collaboration, Vossloh can offer high-quality products to its customers while optimizing its industrial processes.

Enhancing industrial excellence
The collaboration with Fives Machining is part of Vossloh's drive to strengthen innovation and industrial excellence. Fives' solutions, customized for railway production, enable Vossloh to meet the increasingly complex needs of global customers while staying at the forefront of technology. Fives also contributes to the evolution of Vossloh machines by performing retrofit operations or adapting bed lengths for production changes.

"Fives doesn’t just supply machines; they add real value with their expertise and understanding of our needs. It's their ability to adapt to market requirements that makes all the difference," concludes François Gagnière.

By combining industrial expertise with cutting-edge technology, the collaboration between Vossloh and Fives Machining is a model of successful cooperation, enabling both companies to push the boundaries of innovation in the railway sector. As the railway industry evolves rapidly, this partnership continues to play a key role in delivering ambitious projects on a global scale.