Brammer right on track with major new rail sector contract

Brammer, the UK’s leading supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has further extended its growing rail sector customer list through a major contract win with First Great Western.

The contract, which will run for an initial two-year period, follows a highly rigorous process, and will see Brammer supply a full range of tools and workshop consumables to First Great Western’s seven maintenance depots in London, Reading, Swansea, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance.

First Great Western operates passenger trains across the South and West of the country and is a subsidiary of FirstGroup, the largest transport operator in the world with revenues exceeding £6 billion.

Brammer has extensive experience of working with leading rail sector manufacturers and rolling stock maintenance specialists. This major contract clearly demonstrates Brammer’s innovative approach, professionalism and ability to tailor its offering for the specific needs of a major train operator.

Ian Ritchie, Managing Director of Brammer UK, commented: “The rail sector continues to be a key growth area for Brammer, where our versatility, flexibility and nationwide reach through our 90-plus branch network enables us to deliver an extensive and responsive service to major players, whether they be operators, manufacturers or maintenance specialists.”

For further information on the range of products and services available from Brammer, call 08447 36 36 16 or visit www.brammer.co.uk.