Bombardier: We can win deals to seal future in Derby
A BOSS at train-maker Bombardier says the company will fight for new work for its Derby site – and is confident it will win more contracts to secure the firm's long-term future in the city.
In an exclusive interview with the Derby Telegraph, Paul Roberts, chief country representative of Bombardier Transportation UK, said he also wanted to "draw a line under Thameslink" – a £1.4 billion contract which the company lost out on to German firm Siemens, resulting in the loss of 1,000 temporary jobs at its Litchurch Lane factory.
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He said: "This company isn't a charity case. We win contracts, in the UK and all over the world, because our bids are competitive, our products and service offerings outmatch the competition and we deliver on our commitments to customers.
"We are confident of winning more orders."
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Mr Roberts admitted that missing out on Thameslink was a "surprise", which left the company "bitterly disappointed".
But he said the firm was now fully focused on winning another large deal, the £1 billion Crossrail contract, as well as securing other work.
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2 Comments
by 60yearramsfan
Monday, January 28 2013, 4:07PM
“Not really much point informing the Transport Minister if recent events are anything to go by.
He wants to put HS2 route straight through the middle of a major freight hub development which his department are, and have been, discussing for some time and HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT!
Apparently he also wants the route to include running a tunnel under our airport but forgot to tell them about it too! This man is supposedly a local MP for this area and he doesn't even know what is going on around here but I suppose there's not much new in that either.
Then they wonder why they will not get re-elected in 2015 - then again they weren't fully elected in 2010 either but cobbled this joke of a coalition together to make do instead!!”
by dianae
Monday, January 28 2013, 11:49AM
“Can the transport secretary please take note of this - Bombardier is not a charity case, no need for him to suggest it is asking for/ is in need of handouts.”