In 1895, Hans Goldschmidt invented the Thermit® process providing the basis for safe, comfortable and efficient railway mobility, which continues to define the international standard for the welding of rails. For the past 125 years, Goldschmidt has been defined by the innovative spirit of the inventor and a tireless pursuit to develop new technology and improve existing solutions.
Building on this important invention and our passion for innovation, a global group was established, which, in partnership with you, will shape the future of mobility through numerous products and services for long-lasting railways. These range from Original Thermit® welding portions to digital solutions for your railway infrastructure: Customers world-wide depend on the quality and reliability of Goldschmidt, from the trams of Europe to the high-speed trains of China, all benefiting from the same know-how.
Goldschmidt continuously invests in research and development. In the company’s Technology Innovation Center and international Center of Competences, work is carried out on forward-looking solutions which are optimised to meet your special requirements. This results in numerous new developments to enable for example, the digital collection, storage, processing and analysis of track related data. Goldschmidt, with its sustainable, world-class products and customer-focused services, is driving the development of rail infrastructure to enable a long service life for modern transportation systems.
Goldschmidt, as a family-owned company, remains committed to traditional and sustainable values and has developed from its core expertise in the field of Thermit® to a comprehensive provider of solutions for railway infrastructure. All around the world, customers benefit from this combined expertise. With its internationally proven know-how and visionary thinking, Goldschmidt is a trusted partner and intelligent problem solver. The focus of our daily work is the success of our customers.
Passengers want to reach their destination safely and in comfort. Companies want to transport freight economically and on time. And network operators require a railway network with a long service life which can be run profitably without operational restrictions.
The railways are the most reliable, comfortable, economic and ecological way to transport people and goods. They are therefore an integral part of all viable and sustainable mobility concepts. But this requires reliable railway tracks with a long service life. Many railway organizations such as Amtrak in the US, the Chinese National Railway and the light rail networks in Europe operate their trains and trams on Goldschmidt expertise. Around the world, high-speed trains, freight trains, heavy haul trains, trams und underground railways glide over continuously welded track. This is made possible by the Thermit® welding process which enables Goldschmidt to make an excellent connection between almost all types of rail.
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