Engineer on track with headline rail agreements

A family engineering firm says it has set a platform for future success after securing headline rail deals.

JJ Hardy & Sons is working with Eurostar and Transport for London.

The Hartlepool-based precision engineer is set to make and supply more than 10,000 rail carriage components and 100 anti-roll bars.

The contracts add to an already strong rail sector order book, with the near 200-year-old firm having previously produced parts for early steam trains and the London Underground.

Andy Pailor, managing director, said: “Securing these two contracts as we approach our 170th anniversary is a tremendous achievement.

“It reinforces the trust some of the world’s leading transport operators place in our team’s expertise.

“It stands us in great stead for the year ahead.”

He added the firm has also spent a six-figure sum on new machinery and existing kit repairs to boost future operations.

He said: “We’ve always taken great pride in our commitment to innovation, and this investment is a prime example of how we are ensuring we stay one step ahead. 

“It will be key to enabling us to take on more ambitious projects and diversify our offering as we seek to expand into more markets.” 

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