Trolleys, or trams, are making a comeback as a preferred mode of urban transport throughout Europe because they are an environmentally friendly alternative to automobile or bus transportation and help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions significantly.
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is one such city where trams are being used to improve air quality and historic preservation efforts. The city's 'Old Town' section dates from the 10th century and its beauty is being threatened by the ravages of air pollution.
To meet its citizens' need for reliable mass transport while reducing carbon dioxide emissions, Warsaw is investing in 228 'Swing' tram cars for the city. 'Swing' trams got their nickname because of the way the cars softly rock from side to side when in motion.
PESA, Poland's oldest manufacturer of railway vehicles, has selected T&B's Swiss-based PMA as the exclusive provider of cable protection for the vehicles. Working with its Polish distributor ASTE Sp. Z o.o., PMA will supply over 2,000,000 feet (610,000 meters) of PMA conduit, 299,000 feet (91,000 meters) of plastic braid and more than 285,000 fittings for the project.
"PMA products are well suited for this important project," said Martin Güller, market and project director for PMA in Poland. "Our PMAFIX Pro and PMAFIX/PMAFLEX product lines are known for their ability to withstand extreme temperatures and high degree of reliability. We are pleased to be PESA's chosen supplier for cable protection systems."
The new tram system reduces CO2 emissions by an estimated 30,000 tons annually.
PMA manufactures high-quality polyamide resin-based flexible conduit and fittings used in a broad variety of industrial applications to protect energy and data cables from external forces such as vibration, heat, fire, cold and tensile stress.
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