Interfleet Technology Limited

Infobox Company
company_type = Private, 100% owned by employees
company_name = Interfleet Technology
company_
foundation = 1994
location = Derby UK 20 Offices worldwide in 9 countries
key_people = John Cumberland, Chairman,
David Rollin, Managing Director
industry = Rail Industry and business services
products = Systems, engineering and business consultancy to rail industry
revenue = £31 million (2007)
num_employees = 500+
homepage = [http://www.interfleet-technology.com www.interfleet-technology.com]

Summary

Interfleet Technology is an international rail technology consultancy group. Founded in 1994, Interfleet Technology provides railway systems consultancy services.

History

Formation and early years

Interfleet Technology was formed in April 1994, as part of the privatisation of the UK rail industry. Interfleet originated from the former InterCity Fleet Engineering division of the British Rail engineering & technical HQ, which managed the rolling-stock operated by the then InterCity sector of BR. From April 1994 to March 1996, the company traded as a subisidiary of the BR Board, then in March 1996, Interfleet was privatised by means of a Management and Employee Buy-Out (MEBO) from BR, led by its Directors. At the time of privatisation, the firm employed 99 staff and had one office in Derby. Turnover at that time was approx. £5 million.

Organizational structure and regional offices

The international Interfleet group is currently comprised of 9 regional subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Germany, Scandinavia and Australasia. The group has 20 offices in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney), Canada (Burlington), Denmark (Copenhagen), Germany (Cologne), New Zealand (Wellington), Norway (Oslo), Sweden (8 locations including Gothenburg, Malmo and Stockholm), the United Kingdom (Derby, Edinburgh and London) and the United States (Philadelphia) and has 500+ staff.

Service areas

Interfleet Technology provides services across the railway system, the major elements of which include rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, communications, etc. The company works throughout all stages of the asset lifecycle, from feasibility, specification and procurement, through operations, maintenance and renewal. Services offered range from strategic railway management through to engineering and detail technical services. Full details of individual services can be found at the company's website, [http://www.interfleet-technology.com/ Interfleet Technology]

Clients and assignments

Interfleet works throughout the international rail industry. Clients include governmental and regulatory agencies, and private clients including manufacturers and maintainers, operators and owners as well as banks, investors and international development agencies. Assignments undertaken range from day-to-day engineering and technical support, through to management of major projects such as new train procurement and strategic support to bidders for passenger rail franchises.

References

1. Interfleet Technology Website

2. Interfleet corporate brochure/marketing materials

External links

* [http://www.interfleet-technology.com/ Interfleet Technology]