European Rail operations expanded by new logistics centre

3rd April 2017
Posted By : Anna Flockett
European Rail operations expanded by new logistics centre

Enabling British Steel to meet growing demands for long length rail is the investment at the heart of the European rail network, especially throughout Italy where it has already delivered significant quantities. Peter Smith, British Steel’s Managing Director Rail, said: “We’re extremely excited to be growing our footprint in Europe by opening this new logistics centre in Lecco.

“This operation will enable us to enhance our ability to serve rail networks in Italy by providing a full range of high quality long length rail with just-in-time, and reliable, delivery anywhere in the country.

“This is a significant investment by British Steel and underlines our commitment to helping customers across Italy improve the performance of their railways.

“Our customers recognise our rail products as providing excellent quality and reliability and Lecco will enable British Steel to better serve Italy’s network providers with premium rail solutions.”

British Steel already has a significant rail operation on mainland Europe, employing 420 people at its French rail mill in Hayange to complement its rail manufacturing operation in Scunthorpe, England.

As well as being a significant supplier to the domestic markets in the UK and France, the company has also delivered to major projects across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Smith continued: “The Lecco logistics centre is part of British Steel’s strategy to grow our business in Europe and further enhance our reputation as a supplier of world-class rail products.

“The railway infrastructure market is showing consistent long-term growth and we are always looking for opportunities to expand our customer base.

“Lecco sits perfectly within this strategy and I would like to thank the many people and organisations that have helped make today possible including RFI, SNCF, Brambilla Scalo, Eurologistics and Mercitalia.

“Innovation and customer service are central to our growth strategy and we look forward to building our reputation throughout Italy and working with our strategic business partners to further improve the country’s rail networks.”


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