Schwihag UK
Unit 30 Coulman Road Industrial Estate, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5JU
About
SCHWIHAG UK LIMITED, part of the Swiss-founded Schwihag AG system supplier established in 1971, leverages over 50 years of experience in track and switch technology to offer integrated consulting, engineering, and production solutions for the global railway industry. Operating a UK site in Doncaster since 2008, the company boasts extensive manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, heat treatment, cold forming, plastic injection moulding, and shot peening, enabling the production of innovative products like their patented "IBAV" switch fastening system and roller systems for high-speed, heavy-duty, metro, and tram applications. Serving major railway operators worldwide such as London Underground and Deutsche Bahn AG, Schwihag AG differentiates itself through comprehensive system solutions and a commitment to quality, reliability, sustainability, and environmental protection.
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SCHWIHAG UK LIMITED is part of the globally operating Schwihag AG, a Swiss-founded system supplier for track and switch technology established in 1971. With over 50 years of experience, Schwihag AG provides comprehensive system solutions for the railway industry, integrating consulting, engineering, and production. The company operates production facilities in Germany, Great Britain, and the USA, with its UK site in Doncaster established in 2008 to enhance regional customer service and capacity. Globally, Schwihag AG employs approximately 250 people.
The company's manufacturing capabilities are extensive, encompassing CNC machining, heat treatment, cold forming, plastic injection moulding, and shot peening. Schwihag AG serves a global market, offering innovative products and system solutions for high-speed, heavy-duty, metro, and tram systems. Their product range includes solutions for slab track, elastic rail fastening systems, boltless check rail fixing, and cable pit sleepers, alongside their patented "IBAV" switch fastening system and roller systems. They also provide engineering, planning, and training services, with a focus on material selection, process optimisation, and custom component development.
Schwihag AG's commitment to quality and reliability is demonstrated through their service to major railway operators worldwide, including Deutsche Bahn AG, SNCF, London Underground, Canadian National, Metro Los Angeles, and Swiss Federal Railways. Sustainability and environmental protection are integral to their operations.
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CNC capability1
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Rail
Welding & fabrication2
- Welding materials
- Aluminium
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
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CNC capability: Sub-process · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Materials & sectors: Materials
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: DFM support · In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)