GHH-BONATRANS PROFILE

Product catalog summary

About Us
GHH-BONATRANS is a prominent entity in the railway industry, with over 200 years of experience in developing and producing wheelsets and components for various rolling stock. The company has a global reach, delivering products to more than 80 countries, and is known for its technological innovations and comprehensive service solutions.

Our Values
The core values of GHH-BONATRANS include expertise, innovation, quality, power, and passion, which guide their operations and market leadership.

Key Facts
The company operates manufacturing plants in the Czech Republic and Germany, with a sales and service presence in Hong Kong, emphasizing engineering, manufacturing, and customer service.

Milestones
Significant milestones include the founding of key facilities, technological innovations, and strategic expansions, such as the introduction of resilient wheels and a dedicated design department.

Products and Services

Wheelsets: Designed for safety and comfort, supporting speeds up to 450 kph, including high-speed and noise-absorbing options.
Wheels: Focus on reduced wear and noise, with resilient designs for enhanced comfort.
Axles: Both powered and non-powered, with innovations like induction-hardened BONAXLE® for enhanced lifespan and performance.
Spare Parts and Noise Absorbers: High-quality spare parts and noise absorbers to significantly reduce operational noise.
Service: Comprehensive services including maintenance, repair, and consultancy, supported by accredited laboratories.

Quality Assurance
Quality is ensured through rigorous testing and control measures, with certifications from various international standards.

References
Includes high-profile clients and projects like ICE 3neo, TGV M, and various metro and tram systems.

People and Innovation
Employees are valued as a competitive advantage, with benefits and development opportunities. The company focuses on eco-design and sustainability, with products like BONAXLE® and BONASTAR® enhancing safety and reducing life cycle costs.

Product Overview
Innovative wheel products include BONASTAR® for extended mileage and BONASILENCE® systems for noise reduction. The GHHULTRA-S® wheel offers low radial stiffness and high load capacity.

Innovation and Patents
Over 100 new products launched annually, with 18 valid patents and an annual investment of 3 million euros in R&D.

Sustainability Initiatives
Commitment to sustainability through increased renewable energy use, reduced energy consumption, and optimized resource use, focusing on reducing carbon footprint.

Corporate Social Responsibility
Supports social projects, education, and local employment, providing scholarships and collaborating with academic institutions.

Ethical Standards
The Code of Conduct emphasizes honesty, fairness, and integrity, with policies on competitive conduct and zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment.

Contact Information
Operations in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Hong Kong, with specific addresses provided.

Catalog excerpts

PIONEERS OF WHEELSET SOLUTIONS

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About us Our values 03 Our values We have been contributing to the railway industry and to the development of wheelset solutions for more than 200 years. The history of both BONATRANS and GHH-RADSATZ has been marked by major technological breakthroughs, business achievements and other important milestones. From development and engineering to production, assembly and service, the complete wheelset system is at the core of GHH-BONATRANS expertise. We design and produce the highest-quality wheelsets and their parts for all types of rolling stock: high-speed and mainline trains, metro, trams and...

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Key facts CZECH REPUBLIC BONATRANS GROUP a.s. Engineering Manufacturing Sales & Service Manufacturing plants Delivered countries GERMANY Gutehoffnungshütte Radsatz GmbH Engineering Manufacturing Sales & Service thuosand wheelsets thuosand monobloc wheels thuosand resilient HONG KONG Bonatrans Asia Ltd. Sales & Service thuosand axles milion EURO sales BONATRANS ZDB Wheelset Division established Founding of Huttengewerkschaft und Handlung Jacobi, Haniel und Huyssen (JHH) First deliveries for passenger transport Antonihütte produces first wheelsets First locomotive wheels for 200 km/h Industrialized...

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Wheels I Axles Safety, comfort, optimized costs Wheelsets carry the whole weight of rolling stock, at speeds up to 450 kph. Each wheelset is thus the safety critical component for any rail-bound vehicle. Our wheelsets pride themselves on robust and service-proven design, strict standards of manufacturing quality and a thoroughly studied maintainability. With more than 200 years of history in wheelset manufacturing, we have developed an unrivalled expertise which is continuously strengthened by investments into our own research and development. GHH-BONATRANS supplies major railways and rolling...

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Spare parts Rolling stock in operation requires the periodical replacement of worn parts. Spare parts thus represent a considerable portion of GHH-BONATRANS production. The spare parts are manufactured by applying the same strict standards, procedures and inspection methods as the original (built-in) products. Quality • Tyres • Resilient wheel components (tyres, hubs, wedge rings) • Rubber elements and fastening material for resilient wheels • Current bridges with grounding cable • and many more Noise absorbers Our R&D department has developed a number of solutions for reducing noise caused by...

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References High-speed trains ICE 3neo TGV M Mainline Passengers KTX-EUM Regio160 Trams and LRV’s Warsaw Metro Düsseldorf Rheinbahn Metro Saarbahn City Link Tyne and Wear Metro Some of our customers Locomotives Vectron HXD2

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Innovative products Our innovations focus on eco-design: Extended product service life / Lower LCC / Lower carbon footprint / Full recyclability People as the ultimate competitive advantage As one of the market leaders we realise that our top competitive advantage and a key factor for long-term success are skilled, motivated and professional employees. The energy, passion and determination of our employees energize our growth, enable continuous improvements and innovations and open new business opportunities. Our goal is to further strengthen our human resources and maintain this ultimate competitive...

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Our priorities: Renewable resources / Efficient production / CO2 reduction / Local suppliers Environmental policy Corporate social responsibility GHH-BONATRANS is committed to sustainability by increasing the share of renewable energy, reducing energy consumption, recovering waste, and optimizing use of resources. To lower our carbon footprint, we invest in advanced technologies that enhance production efficiency, and increase the share of our innovative products with extended service life. By sourcing materials within the European Union, we reduce environmental impact through shorter transport...

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Czech Republic BONATRANS GROUP a.s. Revoluční 1234 735 94 Bohumín Germany Gutehoffnungshütte Radsatz GmbH Gartenstrasse 40 D-46145 Oberhausen Hong Kong Bonatrans Asia Limited Rooms 2103–4, 21/F., Wing On Centre 111 Connaught Road, Central

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