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We’re full of pride after winning two awards at Insider Media’s Made in the North East awards on Thursday 13 March, 2025. The Insider Made in the North East Awards 2025, held at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, showcased the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies in the North East supply – and the […]

David Hood, who joined Petards Rail as Financial Controller six months ago, brings a fresh perspective to the rail industry. David has made a significant impact in his role by optimising the company’s financial processes and supporting its growth.   In this Q&A, David discusses his experiences, the challenges he has faced, and his vision for

We’re delighted to welcome Simon Jones to the Petards Rail team as our new Director of Business Development.   Simon brings with him over 20 years of sales experience in the technical security industry, including significant roles in managing complex projects and forming successful bid teams.   During his tenure at March Networks, and previously

We are thrilled to announce that Petards Rail will be attending the InnoTrans 2024: The Future of Mobility conference, showcasing our latest innovations in train safety and surveillance technology. Book your tickets today to experience our groundbreaking solutions first-hand with the Petards Express demonstrator model. Date: September 24-27, 2024 Location: Berlin ExpoCenter City, Berlin, Germany Stand number: Hall

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Affini Technology Limited, a leading specialist in the supply of rail, traffic and defence solutions, to the Petards Group.   The acquisition of this leading wireless technology provider has been agreed at approximately £2.8 million. And we look forward to welcoming the company into the Petards Group portfolio.

We are delighted to be exhibiting at Rolling Stock Network (RSN) 2024, on Thursday July 4, 2024 at Derby Arena. Now in its fifth year, RSN is a full-scale, international rail show focused specifically on passenger and freight rolling stock, technical enhancements, depot equipment, ancillary services and the rail supply chain in 2024. Our team

There are more than 3 billion Platform-Train-Interface (PTI) events as trains enter and despatch stations, and passengers board trains. The Rail Safety and Standards Board reports: ‘The risk to passengers at the Platform Train Interface (PTI) is equivalent to nearly 13 fatalities each year, and 48% of the total passenger fatality risk on the mainline

Petards Joyce-Loebl, which is formed of divisions Petards Rail and Petards Defence, has achieved the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating. Petards Joyce-Loebl’s Platinum rating, which is EcoVadis’ highest recognition awarded for sustainability performance, places the company among the top 1% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis in the past twelve months. EcoVadis is a global provider of

We are delighted to have appointed Calvin Fahey to the role of procurement manager. Calvin is Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certified and brings with him near a decade’s worth of experience within procurement-related roles. In his role, Calvin will spearhead our procurement team and processes, ensuring the timely and cost-effective

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Insider’s Made in the North East Awards 2024. Now in their 12th year, the awards celebrate and reward the high-quality manufacturing businesses based in the North East and their skilled workforces. They also aim to showcase companies which have excelled in innovation, product development and growth in