ABOUT COMPANY – MEDHA-DAKO-CZ

Connection to the MEDHA philosophy

The foundation of Medha’s business philosophy is the three pillars of Innovation, Technology and Quality. We devote our talent and technology in creating superior products and services that improve railway industry. Every day, our people bring this philosophy to life by engaging in new product research and development, and improving current products to fit customers needs. Over the past decade, the railway industry has seen us take on big challenges and we pride ourselves on successful development of every new product.

MEDHA DAKO-CZ COMPANY PVT. LTD. BELONGS TO THE PARENT COMPANY DAKO-CZ INDIA PVT. LTD., which is part of a holding controlled by the parent company DAKO-CZ, A.S. which ranks among the most important manufacturers of braking systems and components for rolling stock in the world;

COMPANY
VISION

To be a successful and long-term growing manufacturer and supplier of brake systems components for rail vehicles in India and the South East Asia region, offering the latest industry technology, superior quality and flexibility in response to customer needs

We share key know-how

for the production of components for the projects TRAIN 18, TRAIN 20, METRO, LHB brake systems, locomotives, trams

MISSION OF
MEDHA DAKO-CZ

To operate long-term and successfully on the Indian and South-East Asian markets of rail vehicle brake systems, while maintaining the ability to enter other markets for engineering products with a high added value. We consider quality, innovation, the introduction of new technologies and investments in top technologies to maintain competitiveness, flexibility, direct focus on customer needs, supply of high-quality components at competitive prices, investing in top technologies to remain competitive, employing top engineers and skilled workers with the security of working for a stable and fair employer, and maintaining and developing relationships with our customers to be the basic conditions for the success of our mission. We respect and build relationships with the region where we are based and its municipality. We always act to make our business sustainable.

Information about the parent
company DAKO-CZ, a.s.

The company DAKO-CZ, a.s. is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic, electromechanical and hydraulic brake systems and components for railway vehicles with a 209 years of tradition.

The company with annual sales of around EUR 57 million, 59% of which is accounted for foreign orders, based in Třemošnice in Eastern Bohemia. The owner of the company is the company CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP a.s. DAKO-CZ supplies brake systems and components for freight wagons, passenger coaches, suburban units, locomotives, maintenance vehicles, metro cars and train.

The rail vehicles with DAKO brakes can be seen not only in Europe, but also in China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia or Algeria, where the company cooperates with global rail vehicle manufacturers and operators.

On the Indian market, the company generates about a third of its turnover, to support its business, it has also established joint ventures with the Indian partners MEDHA DAKO-CZ Pvt. Ltd. and JWL DAKO-CZ (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd.

The company has its own development department, a modern test laboratory and a construction workplace.

Member of the the UNIFE and ACRI associations
Number of employees: 600
Year of foundation: 1816

SUSTAINABILITY AT DAKO-CZ
We believe that sustainable practices are essential for securing the future of our industry, community, and planet. We are committed to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business, aligning our values with the broader sustainability vision of the CSG Group. Through this commitment, we contribute to a more sustainable future.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Although our company does not issue a standalone sustainability report, we are fully integrated into the broader sustainability reporting framework of the CSG Group. Our efforts and progress in this area are included in the CSG Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of the Group’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Starting from the 2024 reporting period, sustainability information will be included in CSG’s “Integrated Report,” which combines financial and non-financial sustainability data in line with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
CSG Sustainability Report 2024 – Explore the latest CSG Sustainability Report, detailing how we fulfill our sustainability strategy and ESG regulatory requirements: Sustainability at CSG.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHAREHOLDER

CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP a.s.

The company DAKO-CZ is a member of the industrial-technological group CSG and its division CSG Mobility. CSG is a dynamic group of more than 100 manufacturing, development, and trading companies based in several European countries and the USA, with over 14,000 employees and revenues exceeding one billion EUR. Its companies are organized into divisions that also represent the key sectors in which the group operates: CSG Defence, CSG Ammo+, CSG Mobility, CSG Aerospace, and CSG Business Projects. The group, which includes companies with a century-old tradition as well as start-ups, invests in innovative products and services that make the world better and safer. CSG and its companies adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance and develop in accordance with principles of sustainability and business ethics.
In 2024, CSG strengthened its leadership in the global defence industry by expanding production capacity and enhancing operational efficiency. Revenues from Ukraine quadrupled to €1.7 billion from €0.4 billion. In European Union markets, CSG saw a 90% increase in revenues, reaching €1 billion, while in its home market of the Czech Republic, revenues nearly doubled to €0.5 billion. The acquisition of The Kinetic Group increased US revenues. Pro-forma figures indicate a potential annual contribution of €1.3 billion. Consolidated figures, which include only one month of The Kinetic Group’s results (December), show a 16% revenue increase to €0.3 billion.
You can find more information about the Group’s financial results here:
https://czechoslovakgroup.com/en/for-investors/2024#opening-words