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Alstom celebrated this week the 100th anniversary of its Florence site and its significant contribution to the development of railway signalling in Italy. EUR 2 million of investment per year for the next 2 years are planned in the Signalling Business.
The event was notably attended by Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Andrea Giorgio, Councillor with Delegations to Mobility and Traffic, Tramway, Ecological Transition, Urban Security and Municipal Police of the City of Florence, Stefano Franchi, President of Federmeccanica and Stefano Bettini, Vice-president of Federmeccanica.
Furthermore, due to the growing activity of the Digital, Infrastructure and Signalling businesses, more than 100 new employees joined the business during 2024, and around 60 positions are currently open in areas such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrialisation, Production, and Project Management.
“This anniversary marks a significant milestone and reflects a deep connection with the local community, which continues to be strengthened thanks to the daily dedication of the over 210 employees working here and our ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge solutions,” said Michele Viale, Managing Director of Alstom in Italy. “Our Florence site has always been a benchmark for innovation and the quality of railway signalling products. For over a century, we have contributed to developing smarter and safer mobility, not only in Italy but also internationally.”
The Florence site, founded in 1924, is part of the Alstom group since 2015. The site specialises in the production of electronic and electromechanical products for railway signalling. This includes level crossing protection systems, point machines, and train detection systems, such as track circuits and axle counters. Additionally, the site is responsible for the assembly of electrical and electronic racks and shelters for railway lines. The Florence site is also a hub for innovation, driving advancements such as the Satellite-based European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), which enhances the efficiency and safety of railway operations.
Besides being a research and development centre for products, the site is the only industrial and manufacturing hub for Alstom’s signalling in Italy and is one of six such centres withing the group worldwide. Furthermore, the site provides maintenance and customer support services.
The Florence site makes a significant contribution to Alstom’s global presence in digital and integrated systems, with more than 20,000-point machines produced – including 1,200 CTS2, 750 axle counters and 4,500 track circuits. Alstom’s products are widely used in Denmark, Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Egypt, India, Argentina, Switzerland and Ireland, confirming the trust and appreciation of customers worldwide.
At the event, the exhibition, “THE FUTURE IN OUR HISTORY: Artificial Intelligence Meets Human Ingenuity” was also inaugurated. The exhibition retraces the industrial journey of the Florence site from 1924, the year of the founding of “Angiolo Siliani Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche,” to the present day, highlighting a vision that is constantly looking forward and dedicated to serving the community and the local area. |
