Newcastle engineering firm Houghton International is set to invest in more staff after securing a contract with Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) worth over £1.3m.
The electro mechanical engineering firm, which has more than 120 staff at its Shields Road base, has sealed a two and a half year deal with the Manchester company, which will see it carry out traction motor overhaul and repair works. The firm said the contract secures a number of jobs within the business and has sparked further investment in recruitment.
Chris Robson, sales director at Houghton International, said: “Following a competitive tender process, we are delighted to have been awarded the contract to repair and overhaul traction motors for LUR. As passenger rail technology shifts from DC-powered motors to newer AC ones, this contract represents a milestone as the first volume AC traction motor workload for Houghton International. We are already working closely with LUR to optimise performance for these motors and will continue to do so throughout the contract.”
