Specification Review
01Aligning technical and regulatory requirements before manufacturing begins to prevent costly mid-project corrections.
Our story
Nearly three decades of collective hands-on expertise.
Founded in February 2017 by a team working continuously in the railway business since 1998.
What truly sets us apart is our diverse, international team of experts from different nations, including Slovak, Polish, Serbian, and Croatian professionals. This multicultural background allows us to break language barriers, seamlessly navigate different regional regulations, and provide highly flexible, on-site support directly at manufacturing facilities.
With deep technical expertise in both steel and lightweight aluminium constructions, we help operators mitigate risks, achieve strict compliance, and deliver maximum product reliability.
- 1998
- In rail since
- 14
- Countries
- 7
- Core disciplines
Scope of capabilities
Seven disciplines across the entire production lifecycle
Design Review
02Verifying mechanical and structural designs to ensure they meet international rail standards.
Quality Assurance (QA)
03Establishing robust quality management workflows that safeguard every phase of the vehicle manufacturing process.
Quality Audits
04Conducting independent, thorough evaluations of internal factory processes and supply chain compliance.
Welding Audits
05Specialized oversight and certification compliance, including inspection of critical weld joints on car-bodies, bogies, and complex aluminium structures.
Production Supervision
06Maintaining a constant on-site technical presence on the factory floor to monitor assembly, material handling, and craftsmanship.
Final Acceptance
07Leading the ultimate witness testing, inspection, and sign-off protocols to secure seamless vehicle handover and commissioning.
Why Choose Us?
Independent Expertise. Complete Oversight. Lower Risk.
We provide independent engineering and quality assurance throughout the entire rolling-stock production lifecycle — from specification and design review to final acceptance.
One partner. One continuous quality perspective.
End-to-End Coverage
From early-stage requirements and design verification through manufacturing, testing, and final acceptance.
Independent Technical Oversight
An objective layer of control that helps identify technical, quality, and compliance risks before they become costly issues.
Railway Industry Expertise
Specialized knowledge of rolling stock, international railway standards, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.
On-Site Supervision
Our experts work directly on the factory floor, monitoring production, assembly, materials, workmanship, and compliance.
Specialist Welding Knowledge
Dedicated expertise in the inspection and compliance of critical welded structures, including car-bodies, bogies, and aluminium structures.
Quality Across the Supply Chain
We assess manufacturing processes, quality systems, suppliers, and production controls — not just the finished vehicle.
Early Risk Detection
Identifying potential issues early helps minimize rework, delays, production disruptions, and unexpected costs.
Seamless Final Acceptance
We support witness testing, final inspections, documentation, and sign-off to ensure a controlled and confident vehicle handover.
From the first specification to the final handover, we help ensure every vehicle meets the required standards, quality, and performance expectations.
Global footprint
On-site quality assurance at manufacturers in fourteen countries
Western & Southern Europe
- Germany
- Austria
- France
- Belgium
- Italy
- Spain
Central & Eastern Europe
- Slovakia
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Romania
- Bulgaria
Balkans & Beyond
- Serbia
- Türkiye
- Russia
- China
References
Well-known European customers
We have satisfied the needs of well-known European customers, among others: NS (Dutch Railways), DSB (Danish Railways), Deutsche Bahn, Pasažieru vilciens (Latvian Railways), freight wagon operators NACCO, Modalis, GATX, ATIR, Wascosa, tram and metro operators and an electric bus operator.
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- Tram & metro operators
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Our vision is to be the most trusted international partner in rolling stock quality management and engineering excellence.
Tell us about your project
Registered office
RAWACON s.r.o. Harmincova 4614/8
058 01 Poprad
Slovakia
Contact
sales@rawacon.com VAT ID
SK2120426275 Enquiry form
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