SBF AG, a publicly traded specialist in rolling stock solutions, lighting, electromechanics and sensor technology, has received a new order from Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA to outfit new trams for Krakow. The contract, valued at approximately EUR 6 million, covers 90 vehicles in three- and four-car configurations. Production is scheduled to begin with first delivery planned for March 2027, and deliveries are expected to continue through 2030, according to the announcement carried by NEWMEDIAWIRE.
Under the agreement, SBF will supply interior ceilings, including air conditioning ducts, interior lighting and the support structure for the new platform. The scope places SBF at the center of the passenger-facing interior, where reliability and weight efficiency are critical to tram operators.
Robert Stocklinger, Member of the Management Board of SBF AG, said the partnership with PESA is a strong testament to the reliability and quality of the company's services and expands its customer base to include yet another leading European vehicle manufacturer. He added that the contract demonstrates demand for SBF's system expertise in interior headliners and lighting even on new vehicle platforms.
The Krakow contract is the second joint project between SBF and PESA, following the tram project for Leipzig. SBF sees potential in the collaboration for further projects in tram interior design. That repeat business matters because it signals that the earlier Leipzig delivery met PESA's requirements and that SBF can be considered for additional platforms as PESA pursues new tram contracts across Europe.
The win carries strategic weight beyond its headline value. For SBF, adding another leading European vehicle manufacturer broadens a customer base that already includes major rolling stock producers and reduces reliance on any single OEM. It also reinforces the company's positioning as a Tier 1 systems supplier and development partner for complex interior, ceiling and lighting systems made in Germany, a factor the company says is increasingly important to clients in critical infrastructure when awarding contracts. The Krakow order also extends SBF's order backlog into 2030, giving visibility to its Rolling Stock segment.
For PESA, selecting SBF for a new tram platform indicates confidence that the supplier can deliver integrated ceiling and lighting systems on schedule for a high-volume municipal fleet. The Krakow project is significant for the Polish manufacturer as it renews public transport in one of the country's largest cities.
Further details about the company are available at https://www.sbf-ag.com, and the original release can be viewed through www.newmediawire.com.
