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WELCOME
Alstom in the Americas is proud to welcome you to this year’s RedCabin Interior Innovation Summit. Alstom is committed to contributing to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. We are proud to host this summit in Montreal, Alstom’s North American headquarters and home to one of the world’s newest and most modern transit projects the Réseau express metropolitan or REM for short.
This is a critical moment for rail in this region. Rail is a vital part of the solution to fight climate change, advance social equity and expand options for travelers. Rail interiors are central to passenger experience, and to making rail feel like a safe, accessible and attractive choice for riders. The discussions that take place over the next three days are going to help us all advance this industry, grow rail ridership and in doing so, meet some of society’s most pressing challenges.
We look forward to the great conversations ahead!
Alstom Americas
LEARN …
… how to efficiently modify or design the railway interior of passenger trains.
DISCUSS …
… how to enhance the collaboration within the value chain of railway interior.
EXPLORE …
… with decision makers from train manufacturers, design houses, suppliers and operators.
CONFIRMED PARTNERS
SEKISUI KYDEX
SEKISUI KYDEX innovates and creates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design to help enhance the passenger experience. The KYDEX® Thermoplastics Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) business model of manufacturing bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities expands beyond thermoplastic sheet.
The fully compliant KYDEX® portfolio also includes injection molding resins, proprietary Infused ImagingTM technology, integral special effects, unique textures, antibacterial protection and custom products and design.
The SEKISUI KYDEX appLabTM and designLab® Innovation Centers are collaborative spaces for clients and customers to bring the supply chain together for rapid prototyping and design development. These spaces are the bridge between engineering and art.
CONFIRMED SPONSORS
Siemens Mobility
For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. From the first light rail vehicles that were delivered to San Diego, California to the 30,000 rail crossings across America, Siemens Mobility has contributed to the power of connection, jobs, and investment to our American cities with eight manufacturing facilities, nearly 4,000 employees, and more than 2,000 suppliers across the United States. Their rolling stock serves nearly half a billion riders annually, while more than 100,000 data points are remotely monitored on their rail infrastructure in America yearly, enabling seamless transportation solutions nationwide.
SkyPaxxx
SkyPaxxx is a FAA and EASA repair station specializing in seating and interiors and the manufacturer of SkyTiles® carpet. As a Customer First, Customer Focused company, SkyPaxxx has built a reputation as the premier destination for all of your aircraft interior needs. With a complete range of services and capabilities on every interior component, including customized on wing support, SkyPaxxx is ready to handle any requirement for any fleet. A Crystal Cabin Award winner, Sky-Tiles need no serging, guarantee no fraying or shrinking, and are 100% recyclable with a 3 year appearance guarantee.
SENOPLAST Klepsch & Co. GmbH
Founded in 1956 SENOPLAST Klepsch & Co. GmbH has produced for more than 60 years extruded plastic sheets and films for thermoforming. Over the years the company has grown into a specialist for the co- extrusion of multi-layer sheets and films and has become known as the technological leader in this field. From its Austrian headquarters in Piesendorf SENOPLAST provides customers around the world and from all kinds of industries with senosan® products. The plastic sheets and films established under the trade mark senosan® are not only used in the automotive and transportation industries but are also well-known for excellent quality and brilliant surfaces in the sanitary and furniture industries.
In 2000 an additional production location opened in Querétaro, Mexico, which meant that customers in the NAFTA area could be served quicker and more efficiently. The 3rd global production unit started production in May 2020 in Suzhou, China. SENOPLAST has enjoyed global success with innovative and high quality plastic sheets and films made of ABS, ABS/PC, PC, ASA, PMMA and PS as raw materials including flame retardant materials.
OMER S.p.A.
OMER S.p.A. was founded in Palermo in 1990 as a manufacturer of components for road vehicles. In 1993 OMER started operations in the sector of components and interior furnishings for railway vehicles.
Today OMER is an international operator in the field of design and production of railway components with a high engineering and innovative content, designed to be fitted on high-speed, regional and subway trains. The company works in partnership with rolling stock manufacturers engaging in the construction of finished railway vehicles, as required by railway transport operators.
The Group specializes in the design and production of all-round interiors, i.e. interior coverings for all the areas of a vehicle, toilet module cabins, as well as carriage exterior components, such as fairings and doors. The Group is also committed to pursue compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) parameters. OMER has developed a proprietary technology that allows it to combine design and the use of aluminum, a green, recyclable and environmentally friendly material.
The Group develops and manufactures internally, through a highly vertical produc- tion process, almost all of its customers’ job orders, in the industrial plants of Carini (Palermo) and Sterling Heights in Detroit (Michigan).
PriestmanGoode
PriestmanGoode is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading design studios working in transport today. Our expertise spans everything from rail to aviation, autonomous vehicles, cruise ships and personal transport. We work with operators, rolling stock manufacturers and across the supply chain on both industrial and vehicle design, as well as liveries and branding, interiors and customer experience. We have a proven track record of delivering ground- breaking transport solutions for our clients and their passengers. Moreover, we regularly develop our own initiatives around future mobility solutions. These projects give us an opportunity to address issues – from accessibility to sustainability – that we believe lie at the heart of successful future transport.
Metzo GmbH
Metzo, part of The Vita Group, is the Aviation & Rail specialist within The Vita Group, one of the leading polyurethane foam manufacturers in the world. Our Rail portfolio contains “more than foam”.
A full range of soft furnishing goods for Rail seats and crew compartments such as Foam Cushions, Mattresses & Cover Parts, Armrests, Insulation as well as Dress Covers, Upholstery & Sustainable Solutions to be supplied to all major seat manufacturers and trains worldwide. This includes comprehensive customer service from material selection, prototype construction, and burn tests to series production.
Perrone – Performance Leathers and Textiles
Manufacturing leather since 1883, Perrone’s craftsmanship and technological expertise spans four generations. Our Fultonville, New York headquarters and 100,000 sf factory is specially equipped to manufacture certified leathers and advanced, lightweight synthetics to meet the needs of all global rail applications from metro and commuter to luxury and high speed rail. Perrone genuine leathers and textiles are crafted with an eye toward sustainability for unsurpassed durability, comfort and service life . As a leader in the transportation market, continuous product development initiatives, and ongoing capital investments result in market leading processes, equipment, and technologies. Perrone products meet or exceed all requirements for certification, including EN-45545 HL/2, HL/3, BS 6853, DIN-5570, NFPA 130, AND ASTM E662.
LPA Lighting Systems
LPA Lighting Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high reliability, energy efficient and cost effective LED lighting and electronic systems for rail rolling stocks.The LPA rail compliant product range includes T8 and T5 LED tubes for retrofit, LED smart lighting, LED modules, LED luminaires, down lights, step lights, door status lights (internal and external), reading lights, ambient lights, USB charging units and seat control systems. For the last 40 years LPA has developed a strong reputation for product innovation, high reliability and performance in the rail industry. LPA recently supplied the state-of-the-art interior lighting system of ÖBB / Siemens Mobility new NightJet trains.
Transtech Innovations
Since 1994, Transtech Innovations has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing cutting-edge railway/bus electronics products with the industry best-in-class. We specialize in addressing complex requirements within interior systems, such has multi-zone heated floor systems with ground fault detection, anti-vandalism passenger convenience outlets (USB & 120V), low-profile information indicators panels, lighting systems controllers, and much more. Our company provides both off-the-shelf and custom products tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.
With over 35,000 products installed in buses and 20,000 products for passenger railcars across North America, Transtech Innovations stands as your reliable and trusted partner.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic organization at the forefront of the railway industry in Canada. Committed to advancing the interests of its members, CARS serves as a hub for networking, collaboration, and advocacy. With a focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability, CARS plays a crucial role in shaping the future of rail transportation. Through its diverse membership and strategic partnerships, CARS continues to drive positive change and promote excellence in the railway sector.
Railway News
Railway-News if your source for international rail news and is a major directory for leading suppliers in the sector. We post new stories everyday and publish a twice-weekly digital newsletter, so that you’re always up to date.
In addition, you will find valuable information about trends and products in our quarterly digital magazine. Railway-News is a brand of a2b Global Media, who are passionate about bring transport news to the public.
Railway Interiors International
Dedicated to the advancement of passenger railcar and mass-transit interiors, Railway Interiors International features a mix of the most exciting new case studies, in-depth analysis of technological developments and other market trends, top-level interviews and project-focused technical articles. The magazine outlines the latest advances in interior equipment and related services, making it a definitive resource for the buyers and specifiers working on new build and refurbishment projects, as well as supporting day-to-day customer service and operations.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND GUESTS
DAVID VAN DER WEE
VP, Rolling Stock and Components, NA
Alstom
ISMAEL BAVANDI
Technical Director Interior
Alstom
ALEXANDRE GIROUX
Design Studio Manager Americas
Alstom
THOMAS KAYSER
Lighting Product Designer CDS Interiors
Alstom
NATHALIE CANTIN
Lighting Product Engineer CDS Interiors
Alstom
SOPHIE MILENOVICH
CMF Designer
Alstom
ARIANE THERRIEN
CMF Designer
Alstom
BENJAMIN T. LIMMER
Bureau Chief of Public Transportation
Connecticut Department of Transportation
VLAD A. CIOBANU
Bid Manager
Siemens Mobility
FEISAL REMTULLA
Director – Fleet, GO Expansion
Metrolinx
FRED GAZZOLO
VP of Product Development
Amtrak
MATT MCELVOGUE
Vice President
Teague
FRANCOIS REBELLO
Former Member of the Quebec National Assembly and Consultant
DOORspec
GIAN ROBEROTO MARCHESI
CEO
CLERPREM S.p.A.
JEREMY WHITE
Transport Director
SeymourPowell
ÈVE-ANN MOAN
Project Coordinator – Rolling Stock
EXO
CHRISTIAN VEILLEUX
Project Manager – Rolling Stock Acquisition
EXO
KIRSTY DIAS
Managing Director
PriestmanGoode
JIM MATHEWS
President & CEO
Rail Passengers Association/NARP
GUIDO VOGEL
Senior Director of Business Development
STADLER
JAMES GLENN
Deputy Head of Procurement
STADLER
ARNAUD LACAZE
Vice-President, Fleet Renewal Program
VIA Rail Canada
LAURENCE LEFRANCOIS
Lead Advisor, Strategy
VIA Rail Canada
DEAN ROCKHEAD
Sr. Manager, Product & Service Design & Customer Journey
VIA Rail Canada
JULIE BEDARD
Sr. Advisor, Interior Technical Services & Engineering
VIA Rail Canada
CATHERINE LANGLOIS
Sr. Advisor, Universal Accessibility
VIA Rail Canada
TOM RUTKOWSKI
VP and Chief Mechanical Officer
Brightline
STEFANO RINCO
Sales Director
OMER S.p.A.
JAMES MARKS
Chief Technical Officer & CFO
Canadian Railway Services
ROBERT MENSINGER
Director, Mechanical
Rocky Mountaineer
GABRIEL BÉLANGER
Vice President / Project Manager
Rail GD
DANIEL DESPRÈS
President
LDV Consultants
FRANK BANKO
Deputy Director of Rail System Delivery – Trainset Project Manager
California High-Speed Rail
ELLIOT G. SANDER
Vice Chairman
Rail GD
MICHEL MORELLI
Founder
Morelli Designers
KEVIN BLESSING
Director Sales and Business Development Rail
Metzo, part of The Vita Group
DR. RER. NAT. DAVID SPITZER
Innovation Director at Metzeler Schaum, Managing Director at Deutsche Vita Polymere GmbH
Metzo, part of The Vita Group
STEVE FINEGAN
President
FINEGAN RAIL CONSULTING GROUP LLC
JEFF SARAY
Business Development Manager NA
OMER S.p.A.
CHRISTIANE BAUSBACK
Managing Director / Head of Design
N+P Innovation Design
MATTHIAS FISCHER
Managing Director
NEOMIND GmbH
SVENJA LEISTER
Consulting Manager
DB E.C.O. North America
MICHAEL CAHILL
President, Rolling Stock
Siemens Mobility, Inc.
MATHIEU CHARBONNEAU
President
DOORspec
DAVID MULENGA
Senior Transportation Planner – Asset Management Program
Santa Clara Transportation Authority
FREDERICK CHIDESTER
Deputy General Manager – Equipment
New Jersey Transit
MICHEL FOURNIER
Eng. Division Manager; Division – Matériel Roulant Métro Engineering (IMRM); Division – Engineering; Executive Management – Engineering and Major Projects
stm
Senior Transportation Planner – Asset Management Program
