Frauscher Officially Part of Wabtec: A New Chapter in the Rail Industry’s Digital Transformation

At the all-employee meeting, Michael Thiel, CEO Frauscher Sensor Technology, and Nalin Jain, President of Wabtec Digital Intelligence, shared the stage in Austria to welcome the entire Frauscher team to this new chapter. The meeting was streamed to Frauscher locations around the globe, so that every employee could participate.

The message was clear – with Frauscher becoming part of Wabtec – there are a wide range of opportunities ahead. From a technological perspective, Frauscher’s portfolio integrates perfectly with Wabtec’s offering. On a business level, the rail markets and customers that Frauscher and Wabtec have established will open doors, while synergies and a combined knowledgebase will drive efficiencies that lead to successful outcomes.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wabtec draws on more than 155 years of experience in railway technology. Today, the company employs over 30,000 people in more than 50 countries, serving global markets with a comprehensive portfolio increasingly focused on digital and sustainable technologies.

In addition to its leading role in the rail and transit industry, Wabtec is also active in the mining, marine and industrial sectors. By combining mechanical engineering excellence with modern digital platforms, the company continues to drive innovation that enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the transport industry. With this broad technological base and a strong global market position, Wabtec offers ideal conditions to collaborate with Frauscher on developing new solutions for the rail sector – actively shaping a digital future of mobility.

With Wabtec’s presence in more than 50 countries, Frauscher gains the opportunity to extend its market position globally. At the same time, Wabtec benefits from Frauscher’s technological know-how and long-standing customer relationships in over 100 railway markets worldwide.

As the rail sector continues to digitalise, the integration of sensor technology, data analytics, and automation through standardisation initiatives to reduce complexity is becoming key to building resilient and sustainable mobility solutions. Drawing on their individual fields of expertise, combined with a common spirit of driving innovation, Wabtec and Frauscher combining forces represents not only economic growth but also a shared goal – to make rail transport safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.