Railway sector solutions

Zoppas Industries designs and manufactures thermal management systems for rail transport: from interior climate control and thermal protection of traction components to anti-icing systems and underfloor heating.

Co-engineered solutions fully compliant with industry standards, featuring lifecycles tailored to the operational demands of rail transport.

ABOUT US

Zoppas Industries and MultiRail
full-spectrum railway expertise

Zoppas Industries operates in the rail sector through an integrated approach that combines two distinct and complementary areas of expertise.

For over sixty years, Zoppas Industries has been designing and manufacturing thermal management systems for highly complex B2B applications: home appliances, automotive, medical, aerospace, and transport. With 15 production sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and over 8,000 employees, the company supports its OEM customers at every stage of the process — from co-design to industrialisation.

With the acquisition of MultiRail, Zoppas Industries expands its footprint in the rail sector by extending its offering to include catering systems and onboard equipment. Founded in 2000, MultiRail specialises in the design, engineering, production, and supply of turnkey catering systems for onboard installation, backed by extensive experience in high-speed trains.

The integration of these two competencies allows us to offer rail manufacturers and operators full-spectrum coverage: from thermal management of the vehicle infrastructure to functional onboard systems, all through a single point of contact.

WHAT WE DO

An integrated offering for the rail sector

Zoppas Industries, together with MultiRail, now covers the complete range of technical requirements for rail transport — from thermal management of the vehicle to functional onboard systems.
Thermal management systems by Zoppas Industries – co-engineered thermal platforms for every train component:

  • HVAC systems for climate control in passenger and service areas
  • Floor Heating Platform — underfloor heating with uniform heat distribution
  • Battery thermal management — protection and optimisation of electric traction systems
  • Anti-icing systems and windscreen heating — active protection under critical weather conditions
  • Anti-freeze heaters for onboard water systems and tanks

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Catering systems and onboard equipment by MultiRail by Zoppas Industries

Turnkey solutions for the fit-out and management of onboard service areas, backed by extensive experience in high-speed trains:

-Design and supply of galleys, bar areas, and restaurant spaces
-Seat-service catering, snack bar, and coffee bar systems
-Support from engineering through to commissioning, for new builds and revamping projects

All solutions are designed to withstand the dynamic stress of vehicles in service and to ensure seamless integration with the train’s interior architecture.

Our Solutions

Passenger Comfort

We design and develop systems for climate comfort
and the safety of all passengers.

HVAC Systems

We design and manufacture HVAC coils, achieving high standards in both performance and energy efficiency.

Standalone Heating with Ventilation for the Driver's Cab

We supply next-generation systems that fulfill multiple functions within a single product: comfort, glass defrosting, and demisting.

Floor heating

Our modular underfloor heating system has been designed to offer numerous advantages: faster installation and maintenance, a reduction in total train weight, and lower CO2 emissions. Zoppas Industries is the sole player on the market with in-depth expertise in both electric heating challenges and the structural design of composite flooring. Passengers will enjoy complete comfort: thermal, perceived, and acoustic, thanks to significant vibration reduction.

auxiliary heating system for railways on white background

Auxiliary Heating Systems

Our expertise and continuous R&D support the design of every component within the rail vehicle. We supply individual components and complete heating systems for the optimal operation of electromechanical systems, such as car coupling systems, as well as specialised applications like electric point heating for both conventional and high-speed lines.

Water Heaters (Boiler)

Our range of water heaters covers all domestic hot water requirements. All units are fully certified in terms of welding and functionality to meet the most stringent standards demanded by the market.

Galleys and catering

Modular Systems for Rail Catering and Onboard Food Service

MULTI ATLAS

Modular solutions for railway catering

MultiAtlas is the modular equipment line designed to offer maximum flexibility in configuring onboard catering areas.

Reheating ovens, refrigeration units, and dedicated systems integrate into a single design concept, ensuring high performance, ease of installation, and reliability even in the most dynamic operating conditions.

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MULTI COMBO

Smart configurations for every catering need

MultiCombo was created to simplify the design of catering spaces through compact, combinable solutions

A range engineered to meet the diverse requirements of onboard service, optimizing space, functionality, and operational management thanks to components designed for seamless integration.

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MULTI HEATER

Reliable heating systems for rail service

MultiHeater offers dedicated solutions for temperature maintenance and heat distribution in railway catering systems. Engineered to ensure operational continuity and resistance to the stresses typical of rail transport, they represent an efficient solution for onboard catering services on high-speed trains.

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MULTI LINE

Modularity at the service of railway galleys

MultiLine introduces a modular approach to the design of railway catering areas, allowing custom configurations to be created based on train requirements.

A flexible solution that integrates preparation, storage, cooking, and washing areas into a coordinated system, optimizing space, functionality, and daily operations.

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Smart Heating Solutions

We design and engineer advanced heating systems to drive the evolution and efficiency of the rail, marine, and bus sectors on a global scale.

Custom-engineered technology

In rail, marine, and road transport, where energy efficiency, safety, and reliability are essential requirements, Zoppas Industries does not simply supply components, but develops genuine engineered solutions. We design smart heating systems capable of responding precisely and rigorously to the most complex application challenges specific to these three markets.

Open Innovation: research and scientific collaboration

Continuous innovation is the driving force behind our development. We constantly collaborate with accredited research institutes and universities worldwide to bring scientific excellence directly into industrial applications through:

  • The development of next-generation materials and technologies.
  • The supply of systems integrating advanced sensor technology for smart and safe heat management.
  • The testing of solutions geared toward sustainability and maximum performance.

A consultative approach driven by listening

We don’t just offer an off-the-shelf product: we know how to listen in order to always propose the most appropriate system. Our sales team works in close synergy with the R&D and Engineering departments to analyze in detail the customer’s actual needs and operational constraints, configuring the most suitable and high-performing technical solution.

R&D Excellence and Efficient Service Worldwide

Thanks to a solid international organization and a team of highly professional people, we are able to support our customers wherever they are located, offering efficient and consistent service around the world:

  • Distributed technical expertise: A global network made up of top talent in R&D and Engineering, ready to support co-design in every geographic area.
  • Responsiveness and customer proximity: A widespread presence that ensures smooth support, fast response times, and operational continuity, from the initial sales consultation through to product industrialization.

Why Choose Zoppas Industries and MultiRail for the Rail Sector

Co-engineering from the initial design phase

Every solution stems from a joint development process with the customer: from defining technical requirements through to industrialisation, with no standard off-the-shelf catalog solutions.

Full train coverage

From thermal management of the vehicle infrastructure — HVAC, floor heating, anti-icing — to catering systems and onboard equipment with MultiRail: a single point of contact for the entire project.

Consolidated expertise in the rail industry

MultiRail by Zoppas Industries has been operating in the rail sector since 2000, bringing specific expertise in high-speed trains alongside support covering concept, engineering, installation, and commissioning.

Global manufacturing footprint

15 production sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia ensure proximity to key markets, supply chain continuity, and long-term reliability throughout extended product lifecycles.

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