The 400kV overhead line that runs between Littlebrook and Kemsley in Kent, UK has been in operation since 1962. And with demand expected to rise over the coming decades, National Grid recently launched a full-scale refurbishment of the line to secure the reliability of supply and anticipate future growth. The EPC contractor Babcock International ultimately […]
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Lamifil catenary wires power Mauritius’ first light-railway network
The Mauritius Metro Express light-rail transit system is the first of its kind on the island. Designed to alleviate congestion in and out of the capital, the network already connects Port Louis with the city of Rose Hill. Once fully operational in early 2021, it will also cover the full 26km stretch to Curepipe, serving […]
Entering a new phase with the PowerFil alloy
Rail operators need reduce their ecological footprint, while increasing the reliability of their rail systems and reducing interventions and maintenance. At Innotrans 2018, we presented PowerFil, a ground-breaking new high performance alloy to address modern railway grid challenges. Today, we are entering a new phase in bringing PowerFil to the market. Following successful tests, we […]
Easing down on COVID-19 measures
Together with the Belgian population, Lamifil is moving into a next phase of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, our manufacturing plant has always stayed open and has produced at full capacity. Certain activities such as customer visits and certain investments were put on hold. Now local lockdown measures are easing down and social life in Belgium […]
Securing energy capacity for growing computer data needs
As the need for digital data storage and processing is growing at high speed, large data centres are securing the needed energy capacity to operate systems reliably for years to come. In Belgium, TSO Elia was required to increase the overhead line capacity by a reconductoring project in order to address Crystal Computing’s data centre […]
Lamifil opens office in North America
Lamifil announces the opening of a new sales office for North America. The new office is a new landmark in Lamifil’s growth strategy, increasing its global footprint and focus on the US and Canadian market.
Lamifil Strengthens Sales Department Railway
On March 30th, Kristoffel Stockbroekx joined Lamifil’s commercial organization as new account manager railway. Kristoffel will be working under supervision of Marjan Siebens, who has more than 17 years of experience in the railway industry. Gradually he will take on more responsibilities in order to serve his own markets and regions. He reports to Ines […]
Afbraakwerken leegstaand schoolgebouw Bouwerijstraat starten binnenkort
Binnenkort zullen de afbraakwerken starten van de oude middelbare school in de Bouwerijstraat in Hemiksem. Lamifil, dat de gronden en gebouwen in 2018 verwierf, heeft daartoe in samenspraak met de gemeente de opdracht gegeven aan een gespecialiseerde firma. Verwacht wordt dat de sloopwerken voor het bouwverlof (midden juli) zijn afgerond. Met deze afbraak maakt Lamifil […]
Update on COVID-19
Lamifil expresses its deepest sympathy and concern for all people and businesses impacted by the Corona virus pandemic. First and foremost, we are taking necessary measures in view of the health and safety of our employees and to prevent contamination. We continue to monitor the evolution of Covid-19 closely and are updating our information and […]
