The French corporation Alstom has completed the acquisition of the Duray Ulasim Sistemleri bogie manufacturing plant located in the Turkish city of Bursa, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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This facility, employing over 200 people, will now specialize in producing rolling stock components to be used in Alstom’s products worldwide.

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Founded in 2012, Duray Ulasim Sistemleri has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of rolling stock bogies and body frames.

Previously, in 2013, Alstom and Duray Ulasim Sistemleri, together with Durmazlar Holding, created a joint venture for bogie production in Bursa.

Before this acquisition, Alstom manufactured bogies at its plants in Le Creusot (France) and Salzgitter (Germany).

Now, Alstom aims to expand its manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its presence in the rolling stock component market through this new acquisition.

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