SBF Secures €6 Million Tram Contract with PESA, Expanding European Customer Base

SBF AG, a publicly traded specialist in rolling stock, lighting, electromechanics, and sensor technology, has received a new order from PESA, a leading Polish rolling stock manufacturer, to outfit new trams for Krakow. The contract, valued at approximately 6 million euros, covers the equipping of 90 vehicles in three- and four-car configurations. Production is scheduled to begin with the first delivery planned for March 2027, and deliveries are expected to continue through 2030. SBF will supply interior ceilings, including air conditioning ducts, interior lighting, and the support structure for the new platform.

The agreement marks the second joint project between SBF and PESA, following a tram project for Leipzig. For Texas businesses and manufacturers, the deal underscores the growing demand for specialized, integrated interior systems in public transit and highlights the importance of supply chain partnerships that can deliver complex, safety-critical components at scale. Robert Stocklinger, Member of the Management Board of SBF AG, stated, “Our partnership with PESA is a strong testament to the reliability and quality of our services. This expands our customer base to include yet another leading European vehicle manufacturer. The contract demonstrates that our system expertise in interior headliners and lighting is in demand even on new vehicle platforms.”

SBF’s success in securing this contract reflects broader trends in the rolling stock industry, where manufacturers increasingly seek Tier 1 suppliers capable of providing fully integrated interior solutions. The company’s vertical integration—with development and manufacturing almost exclusively at its own facilities in Germany and Europe—is becoming a key criterion for clients in critical infrastructure when awarding contracts. This level of control over production ensures high quality and reliability, which is essential for safety-critical interior functions.

For the Texas economy, the news signals potential opportunities for local suppliers and manufacturers that collaborate with European rolling stock companies. As public transit systems in Texas and across the U.S. continue to modernize, partnerships with experienced European firms like SBF and PESA could lead to technology transfer, joint ventures, or supply chain integration. The contract also reinforces the importance of international trade and investment in advanced manufacturing, a sector that contributes significantly to Texas’s economic diversity.

SBF sees potential in its collaboration with PESA for further projects in the interior design of trams. The company’s “Rolling Stock” business segment supplies the world’s leading rolling stock manufacturers with complex interior, ceiling, and lighting systems “Made in Germany” and is emerging as a systems partner for safety-critical interior functions. Its other segments—Public and Industrial Lighting and Sensor Technology and Electromechanics—also serve critical infrastructure applications, from intelligent LED systems for transportation hubs to customer-specific electronic assemblies.

The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com, and more information about SBF is available at https://www.sbf-ag.com. This development matters because it demonstrates the resilience and growth of the European rolling stock market, which can have ripple effects on global supply chains and create new avenues for Texas businesses to engage in international partnerships.