Change of RSS Distributor in the UK and the Republic of Ireland
Rail Safety Systems BV (RSS) is pleased to announce that Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd, as representatives of
the Goldschmidt Thermit Group, has acquired the exclusive distribution rights in the UK and the Republic
of Ireland for the full range of rail related products manufactured by RSS in the Netherlands. This has
become effective as of January 1, 2020.
RSS will be working closely with Innovative Railway Safety (IRS) and Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd over the
coming weeks and Mr. Scapens will be acting as a consultant to Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd. to ensure a
smooth transitional period.
As part of the international Goldschmidt Thermit Group, already the world’s largest distributor of RSS
products, we are very confident that Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd. can satisfy all current and future needs
for RSS products in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Building on the excellent work done by IRS, RSS
is convinced that the transfer to Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd. will develop and improve its services to
give customers and prospects the best possible experience.
RSS is extremely appreciative of the dedication of Mr. Paul Scapens for more than a decade and would like
to thank him for the excellent work done in contributing towards realizing growth of the Rail business
in general and the UK and Republic of Ireland market in particular.
