The Belgian railway network is no ordinary infrastructure. To keep this critical infrastructure safe, reliable and future-proof, railway operator Infrabel works with partners it can trust implicitly. Wirewave has been one of those partners ever since 2021, as a distributor of fibre optic cables and associated components. Something that makes us proud.
The railway network is the backbone of daily transport for hundreds of thousands of travellers and the heart of a complex signalling and communication network. Infrabel installs its telecom and signalling cables in concrete cable ducts that run across the country. As more cables from different applications are placed inside those ducts, the risk of abrasion and wear increases. Consequently, it is crucial, for the solutions installed underground, to work not just in the present, but for many years to come as well.
As a value-added reseller, Wirewave supplies the right fibre optic cables, ducts, and components capable of withstanding heavy mechanical stress and harsher environmental conditions. But this added value goes beyond logistics alone:
Inventory management
The show must go on, even when the market is under pressure. Because of the situation in the Middle East, for instance: on top of price increases, the crisis also generates longer delivery times. This is precisely the kind of circumstances in which Wirewave proves that it can be a flexible and agile partner: by strategically holding inventory in our warehouse, we can anticipate our customers' needs. And act promptly when necessary.
Flexibility
Infrabel has planned its network rollout in a number of stages. Wirewave aligns its delivery pace with this schedule to ensure the right materials are always available at the right time. Just in time, not earlier, not later.
“Critical infrastructure requires project partners who not only deliver, but also anticipate and think along with the client. Wirewave understands that. The high-quality solutions they provide are designed to remain reliable for decades and perfectly meet the high demands of our network. Wirewave thinks ahead and ensures that all materials are available at the right time."
- Christophe Gysens, fiber expert optic, Infrabel
Technical knowledge
The direct line that Wirewave has established with manufacturers provides first-hand insights into technical developments relating to fibre optics. We actively share this knowledge with our customers. Our experts will gladly demonstrate on-site how to correctly handle a duct, weld cables properly, and which approach yields the best results in your specific situation.
How to be absolutely certain you get the right materials, just in time
Do you want to be sure your fibre optic cables and all the necessary components for your project are at the right location at the right time? Wirewave is your trusted partner.
You have a specific question, or you're curious to know more about our working method?
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