Alstom enlarges Thai footprint
In talks with potential local partners
- Published: 3 Oct 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Business
France's Alstom is considering a plan to build a manufacturing facility for train components in Thailand as the global production base in a move to grow its presence and sharpen competitiveness against arch rival Siemens.
Didier Farez, the president of Alstom (Thailand) Ltd, said the company has been approached by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to consider the project and is in discussion with potential local partners.
"It will take about one year to finalise the plan," said Mr Farez, adding that the facility in Thailand would serve not only the Thai market but also exports.
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