The company is the world leader in integrated power plants for the production of electricity and air quality control systems. Alstom has solutions for all energy sources (coal, gas, nuclear, fuel-oil, hydropower, wind) and is a leader in innovative technologies for the protection of the environment (reduction of CO2 emissions, elimination of pollutant emissions). The Group is also developing CO2 capture processes and has integrated this technology in pilot plants in Germany and USA.
Alstom supplies rolling stock, transport infrastructure and signalling, maintenance equipment and global rail systems. From the very first TGV* delivered in 1978 to the AGV, the fourth generation of very high speed trains, Alstom has developed a world leading position in this market sector. Alstom’s technological advances allowed the company to achieve the world rail speed record at a speed of 574.8 km/h on 3 April 2007.
Electrical grids need to deliver more energy, with greater flexibility, and in a more complex environment. Alstom is leading the way with solutions to make grids ‘smarter’.
Goldschmidt Thermit GmbH, established in 1999, is the parent company for over 20 individual medium-sized businesses which together form the Goldschmidt Thermit Group and support the growing international market for rail-based transportation infrastructure.
For over 100 years the Goldschmidt Company has been committed to the welding of railway tracks. Beginning with the Thermit® welding process, many procedures for continuously welding tracks together have been developed over the years, and now include methods for welding: conventional, grooved, and heavy section rail-profiles.
In 1999 all 20 subsidiary businesses were consolidated to establish Goldschmidt Thermit Group, to further support the growing market for rail-based transportation infrastructure. With a worldwide network of manufacturing, sales, Research and Development, customer support and ancillary rail services, the Group is recognized as a highly competent partner for the international rail market.
