Kineco underlined that the acquisition creates new market prospects and improves its position within the passenger rail interiors markets. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Kineco Acquires TRB Lightweight Structures to Expand Global Reach
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Nevertheless, product portfolio diversification continues to be key when competing globally with the leaders of the industry.

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At the same time, Kineco had already acquired Danish sanitary system producer Semvac. Therefore, such constant investment forms the cornerstone of its future strategy for the development of a full portfolio of transport solutions.

TRB Lightweight Structures Manufacturing Facilities

TRB Lightweight Structures will continue under its existing brand and will maintain its plant at Huntingdon, UK. The company was founded as far back as 1954 and manufactures doors, floors, partitions, and other interior products from aluminum and composite honeycomb panels.

They are used on Hitachi Rail UK high speed trains and Siemens Inspiro London metro trains. In addition, the company also supplied composite body panels for the ultra-light RVLR rail vehicle development project.

When did Kineco acquire TRB Lightweight Structures?

The transaction was closed in December 2024, and Kineco confirmed that TRB would maintain both its brand name and UK manufacturing facility.

What does TRB Lightweight Structures manufacture?

The company excels at passenger doors, partitions, floors, and other interior rail components, and it employs aluminum and composite panels to provide a combination of strength and light weight.

What are Kineco’s goals after acquiring TRB Lightweight Structures?

Kineco aims at widening its product offerings and global presence. Therefore, the acquisition of TRB is seen as a significant step toward leadership in the rail industry.

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