Goldschmidt Holding GmbH

Goldschmidt Holding GmbH is a global manufacturer and service provider of rail joining, track maintenance, and inspection technologies for the international railway industry. Founded on Hans Goldschmidt's invention of the Thermit welding process, the company manufactures welding consumables, hydraulic shearing units, profile grinders, and insulated rail joints. The firm delivers road-rail vehicles for overhead line work, bridge and tunnel inspection, and mobile track welding. Through its specialized subsidiaries across Germany, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, the group offers accredited laboratory testing, track grinding services, ultrasonic rail inspection, and digital measuring tools. Its product range includes battery-powered track construction machines under the +S brand and digital track monitoring solutions via the Dari platform. The company serves railway network operators, track construction contractors, municipal transit authorities, and industrial rail infrastructure clients worldwide. Operating from headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, Goldschmidt provides technical support, equipment maintenance, and specialized Thermit welding training programs.