Forges de Belles Ondes (FBO) designs and manufactures innovative, bespoke safety-critical electro-pneumatic and electric components, sub-assemblies and systems for the rail industry. FBO draws on a strong industrial foundation, a long-standing expertise in forging and comprehensive control of the entire production chain, from design to distribution. This foundation enables it to meet the exact requirements for rolling stock with precision.

FBO is involved from the design stage right through to the end of the equipment’s life cycle. The company supports manufacturers, equipment suppliers, operators and maintenance specialists, with a constant focus on reliability, integration and service quality. Its positioning is based on a detailed understanding of on-site constraints, and an approach that is pragmatic, industrial and responsive to requests. With a turnover of €18 million, FBO is on a solid growth trajectory serving the sector’s major actors.

Through its design office, FBO develops bespoke solutions that take into account safety, operational, integration and maintenance considerations. This capability enables the company to address both new requirements and the upgrading of existing equipment. The company supports its customers across several key areas of rolling stock: in-cab operations, all braking components, secondary suspension (valves and hoses), traction control via sanding, fluid transfer solutions (VEBEO fittings, hoses and piping kits) and pneumatic circuit control.

FBO’s strengths lie in the combination of industrial expertise, design, assembly and an understanding of operational realities. This synergy enables it to offer coherent, robust solutions that are in line with operational needs, whilst keeping pace with industry developments in close alignment with its customers’ expectations. The company operates within a demanding industrial framework, supported by recognised certifications such as IRIS ISO 22163.

FBO thus occupies a clear position within the railway ecosystem: that of an industrial partner capable of designing, manufacturing and developing solutions that prioritise performance, availability and cost control. With an international presence through a subsidiary in India and strategic partners worldwide, FBO is strengthening its ability to support its markets in line with their specific needs.