{"id":3296,"date":"2024-01-16T08:42:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T22:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=115087"},"modified":"2024-01-16T08:42:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T22:42:11","slug":"scg-high-quality-engineering-for-the-rail-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=3296","title":{"rendered":"SCG: high quality engineering for the rail industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Strategic Connections Group (SCG) has become well-known for providing high quality engineering and business support services, primarily for the rail industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Established in Melbourne in 2009, the company is owned and managed by Alan Burns and Raphael Cadars, both of whom have degrees in mechanical engineering.<\/p>\n

Now in its 15th<\/sup> year of operations, the business has grown to a staff of 25 people, comprised of 16 engineers and nine professionals from various backgrounds, including procurement, finance, HR, marketing, QHSE, production, manufacturing, construction and systems design.<\/p>\n

Managing Director Cadars said SCG was agile and innovative.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe listen to our clients, get to know them and their operations so that we can become highly effective and valued business partners,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur experience allows us to understand our clients\u2019 needs, and to articulate that in a structured approach, with clear methodology, skills and performance leading to successful outcomes, compliance and risk mitigation at the core of our value offering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cadars said the reality of managing a rolling stock engineering services business in Australia meant it was \u201cvery niche\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe passenger rail rolling stock market is relatively small in comparison to that of other countries i.e. England, France, China, Japan and others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have adapted to fluctuating demands – peaks and valleys – as projects come and go, whether they be new build tenders for rolling stock, manufacturing site upgrades and industrialisation readiness, mid-life refurbishment programs, life extensions, as well as the realities of day-to-day- maintenance operations, where reliability studies, investigations, system improvements, obsolescence issues and suitable replacements are always needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bottom line is our focus is on rolling stock and everything that comes with and revolves around it; our experiences, our passion for rolling stock and our constant proximity to industry and academia that supports our relevance in the services we offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Burns has seen the industry evolve over more than 30 years in the rail sector.<\/p>\n

It has become much more people-focused, and this is something he is passionate about.<\/p>\n

\u201cSCG cherishes its team of engineering professionals, especially for its mix of hands-on background and ability to operate and deliver within strict governance, compliance and safety requirements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team is highly skilled, dedicated and personable. It\u2019s the relationships we create when partnering with clients on projects and assignments that lead to excellent outcomes and a deeper level of collaboration and mutual respect.<\/p>\n

\u201cSCG values professional integrity, human qualities, transparency; the total transparency to clients on work performed.<\/p>\n

SCG\u2019s approach is carefully planned and structured, supported by their ISO9001:2015 quality management system which is integral to their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Big supporters of local industry, women-in-rail and collaboration, SCG often partners with other SMEs to deliver a full package to clients by working closely with a wide range of local organisations for specialist services, such as structural engineering, materials science, digital analytics and human factors.<\/p>\n

SCG\u2019s core services are broadly grouped into three main categories:<\/p>\n