Trusted partner of the public transit industry over the last hundred years, Faiveley Vapor Rail, a Wabtec company has long since earned worldwide recognition. Thanks to the creativity and innovative thinking of its work force, its adaptability and commitment to quality, the company has carved an enviable reputation. In the beginning Back in 1914, Faiveley Vapor Rail manufactured boilers for the rail and sea transport industries. With the intense urbanization and rapid industrialization of the mid-20th century, countless new technologies emerged. They diversified its activities to adapt to the new reality of intra-urban and intercity transport. The growth Today, Faiveley Vapor Rail is the leader in the design, development, prototyping, manufacturing and distribution of door systems for metros, and air conditioning system accessories for commuter trains and passenger trains. To date, over 200,000 train and metro doors allow passengers easy access in and out world-wide. Designed and developed at its head office of St-Laurent, in Quebec, those doors and passenger access systems are a source of pride for the 200 employees who work there. Our production facility, located in Plattsburgh, New York, employs 120 persons who assemble door systems and air conditioning accessories. The future Faiveley Vapor Rail's goal is to give the riding public a comfortable and predictable experience such that their travel is only positively impacted by our equipment. To achieve that, we will continue to invest in R&D, staff training and process improvements. We want to continue to entice Car Builders to use our products and Transit Authorities to specify our products. We are on track for another century…
