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Mecateameetings 2023 was an unmissable event for the railway engineering industry

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Kristell LAUTRU & Thierry GERME on the SWISSCROSS track crossing
Kristell LAUTRU & Thierry GERME on the SWISSCROSS track crossing

Introduction

The 2023 edition of Mecateameetings in Montceau, orchestrated by the cluster's organizers, broke all records. With 90 exhibitors and 1,300 visitors, the event brought together the industry's key players, offering a platform for business opportunities and technological discoveries. The BORFLEX Group presented part of its range of products and systems dedicated to infrastructure.

Contents

1. The epicenter of rail innovation

The Mecateameetings were the epicenter of fruitful exchanges and promising synergies between key players in the railway sector. The event offered an unrivalled platform of opportunities, fostering partnerships and collaborations for the good of the industry as a whole. At the heart of Mecateameetings 2023 were pre-programmed B2B meetings, cutting-edge demonstrations and an extensive exhibition of railway equipment and tools. This combination of activities created an environment conducive to exchanges, partnerships and business opportunities.

MECATEAMEETINGS logo
MECATEAMEETINGS logo
Entrance to MECATEAMEETINGS 2023
Entrance to MECATEAMEETINGS 2023
The exterior of MECATEAMEETINGS 2023
The exterior of MECATEAMEETINGS 2023

2. A European Vision of the Railway Future

The 2023 event was a European affair, with delegations and guests from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. This international dimension enriched exchanges and encouraged the sharing of expertise on a continental scale. These exchanges also highlighted common challenges and opportunities for the future of the European rail network.

Countries attending MECATEAMEETINGS 2023
Countries attending MECATEAMEETINGS 2023

3. BORFLEX: Pioneer in Railway Infrastructure Innovation

BORFLEX attracted a great deal of interest from participants. Their range of products and systems for the infrastructure sector aroused keen interest. With decades of accumulated expertise, BORFLEX is recognized as an undisputed leader in the manufacture of technical series in elastomers and composites. Their ability to meet the most technically demanding requirements has forged lasting partnerships with major OEMs. Integrated know-how for safety and durability.

At BORFLEX, expertise isn't limited to infrastructure. It's a company that masters and integrates the crucial issues of safety, durability, and ease of installation and use for their customers. Their commitment to technical excellence translates into products that make a difference, guaranteeing reliable, high-performance solutions for the rail industry's most demanding challenges.

Wheelset support / support d'essieux
Wheelset support / support d'essieux
Rubber shoes for biblock tracks without connection bar
Rubber shoes for biblock tracks without connection bar
Velosecur
Velosecur

4. The Minister of Transport and BORFLEX: A nod to the Minister's visit to our "Swisscross" pedestrian walkway.

A particularly memorable moment at these Mecateameetings was the passage of the French Minister of Transport on a pedestrian walkway developed by BORFLEX. This symbolic nod to the company's expertise illustrated the importance of partnerships between public and private players for the future of rail transport.

Transport Minister Clément BEAUNE on the SWISSCROSS track crossing
Transport Minister Clément BEAUNE on the SWISSCROSS track crossing
SWISSCROSS track crossing
SWISSCROSS track crossing

Conclusion: Things to remember

This year's Mecateameetings will go down in history as a landmark event for the rail industry. Thanks to exemplary management on the part of the organizers, the event provided fertile ground for innovation and collaboration. BORFLEX, with its undisputed leadership in the manufacture of small and medium production runs of technical systems and parts in elastomers and composites, was a prime example of the ingenuity and know-how that are propelling the rail industry into the future. Their commitment to safety, sustainability and operational efficiency continues to shape the industry and inspire strong partnerships for years to come.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the Mecateamcluster Network, as well as to the magazines L'INFORMATEUR DE BOURGOGNE.COM and MONTCEAU-NEWS.COM, for their invaluable support to BORFLEX, a major French group with over 60 years of history. We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to Mr. Clément BEAUNE, Minister of Transport, for his obvious interest in BORFLEX products, and in particular our composite sleeper solutions.

MECATEAMS cluster logo
MECATEAMS cluster logo

Article L'informateur de Bourgogne: https: //linformateurdebourgogne.com/mecateameetings-la-visite-du-ministre-des-transports-clement-beaune-menee-a-un-train-denfer/

Article Montceau News: https: //montceau-news.com/saone_et_loire/754980-saint-vallier-montceau-les-mines-mecateameetings.html

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