PJ Messtechnik
The specialist for measurement technology and engineering in rail transportation
Fields of excellence
PJ Messtechnik is an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 and a specialist in engineering for rail transportation - two complementary areas of expertise that together ensure reliable and well thought-out solutions.
Your reliable partner for measurement technology in rail transportation
For almost two decades, we have stood for precise and reliable measurement technology in rail transportation. Our many years of specialization have enabled us to build up and continuously develop in-depth expertise. PJ Messtechnik was the first privately accredited testing laboratory in Austria to be recognized by the Federal Ministry just two years after it was founded - proof of the high quality standards we have pursued from the very beginning.
Today, PJM is an accredited test center for six test areas: Driving technology, strength, brakes, acoustics, aerodynamics and pantograph - in the latter area we are even the only test center in Austria.
Technology from space travel - rethought for rail freight transport
This expertise is complemented by our second major competence: engineering, in which PJ Messtechnik has done truly pioneering work: For the first time, we have successfully transferred topology optimization, which originally came from the aerospace industry, to freight wagons. The aim here is to develop components with the lowest possible weight and at the same time maximum structural safety - a combination that is particularly in demand in rail transport.
PJM is also one of the internationally recognized specialists in the field of multi-body simulation and finite element calculation. With sound methodological expertise and modern simulation technology, we support the development of safe, efficient and sustainable vehicles.
The PJM Group
The PJM Group - internationally renowned system specialist for rail transportation
Four strong partners, one goal: intelligent system solutions for rail transportation. As a group of companies, PJM combines concentrated specialist knowledge and accompanies rail vehicles through all phases of their life cycle, from the project idea to approval and operation.
The specialists of the PJM Group:
- PJ Messtechnik GmbH carries out tests for the approval of rail vehicles worldwide as an accredited test center according to ISO/IEC 17025.
- PJ Monitoring GmbH is a technology leader in the automation and digitalization of rail freight transport with its WaggonTracker system.
- PJ Motion GmbH specializes in authorization and project management in accordance with the 4th railroad package for track-bound vehicles.
- RCC Railway Competence and Certification GmbH is an accredited conformity assessment body according to ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17020 and specializes in certifications and safety assessments.
- The testing services of EMC Rail Services GmbH include EMC Tests such as radiated electromagnetic disturbances, radio protection or compatibility with track circuits.
- At the former connecting railway Mellach, INFRATRACK Solutions GmbH provides an ideal testing environment for rolling stock and components—ranging from physical asset inspections to innovative sensor and software testing.
With this broad product and service portfolio, we offer integrated solutions for the entire development, testing and approval process in rail transportation.
Our projects have already taken us to over 30 countries on six continents. What sets us apart is our interdisciplinary approach: Around 90 employees from fields such as mechanical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, process engineering, IT, telematics and design work closely together - solution-oriented, with technical depth and a wealth of experience.
PJM at a glance
- Rail way system solutions & digitalisation systems for rail freight cargo
- Accredited testing facility for railway vehicles according to ISO / IEC 17025
- Numerous national and international certifications
- Founded 2006 by Martin Joch and Günter Petschnig
- R&D quota: 14 % PJ Messtechnik GmbH // 21 % PJ Monitoring GmbH
- Projects implemented in more than 30 countries
- Export quota: 80 %
History
From spin-off to a company operating all over the world
In 2006, PJM was founded as a spin-off of the Technical University of Graz. Only two years later, PJM received the accreditation as testing facility (approved by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs and by the German EBA). International customers trust in the know-how and competence of the co-founders Martin Joch and Günter Petschnig. First customers were well-known companies such as London Underground, Toronto Cable Car, Doppelmayr, Westbahn ÖBB or SBB. Martin Joch and Günter Petschnig put a strong focus on R&D. Thus, PJM has developed cutting-edge technology and pioneering systems such the internationally patented WaggonTracker, instrumented wheel set and many more.
Due to the consistent growth of the companies, the two founders now focus on one company each. Martin Joch is CEO of PJ Messtechnik GmbH (accredited test center according to ISO/IEC 17065 and engineering) and Günter Petschnig is CEO of PJ Monitoring GmbH (digital freight transport).
Martin Joch, PhD (Managing Director of PJ Messtechnik GmbH)
Management
Martin Joch, PhD
Managing Director of PJ Messtechnik GmbH
Focus: Measuring and test technique, engineering, corporate development, human resources and project development.
Martin Joch is the one who knows all the facts and figures of railway business and who will always find a solution for any kind of technical challenge. For 20 years, he has been dealing with the overall system of rail traffic.
Martin Joch’s studies at the University of Technology in Graz included mechanical engineering and economics. During his subsequent eight-year assignment as university assistant, his key issues comprised mechanical engineering, design and metrology. Among other things, he initiated the ‘working group metrology’. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and patent specifications. In 2006, Martin Joch and and Günter Petschnig founded PJ Messtechnik.
PJM Crew
All the disciplines and all countries of the world
The interdiscplinary teams work all over the world and under all kind of demanding conditions, as in the underground (in the case of underground railways), in hot regions (e.g. in Australia) and during the cold season. It’s always our crew who gets projects on the track and complete them successfully.
Many years of experience, in-depth expertise as well as a hands-on approach are the assets of our team. Our customers appreciate the wealth of experience, reliability and commitment. Leading institutions such as VDV (Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen), CEN (Europäisches Komitee für Normung and ASI (Austrian Standards International) rely on our expertise and the reports of our official experts.
The PJM team is a melting pot of talents, personalities and specialists. With a large portion of humour. And an irrepressible will to make a good job. However many obstacles we have to overcome to complete a project.
R&D
R&D yields cutting-edge technology
We rack our brains. We can’t stand unsolved problems and unanswered questions. Our experts put very much effort in finding solutions and putting new technologies into practice. We have invested many millions in research and development and we’ll continue to do so. Our high-tech measuring devices are 100% developed and manufactured in Graz - using almost exclusively European components. Maximum precision and reliability guarantee meaningful analyses that make a targeted contribution to increasing efficiency and optimization in rail transport.
R&D is of highest importance and part of our daily routine. It is the basis of our numerous innovations and international patents. Thus, our customers benefit from technological advantages which very often turn into a significant competitive advantage.
Awarded Technology
Award-winning innovations: Award-winning achievements in rail freight transport
The innovative strength and in-depth expertise of the PJM Group have already been confirmed several times by national and international awards. Prizes such as the State Prize for Engineering Consulting, the Innovation Prize, the ERCI Innovation Awards and the Austrian Mobility Award underline our continuous performance and our high quality standards. And they make us proud of our team's achievements!
Trends
Tomorrow’s technology is on the track today
We are not capable of scrying or seeing the future. But we have a large knowledge on the international railway systems:
- Austria is the world's 4th largest export country in the rail industry
- The rail industry has created 28,000 jobs and EUR 2.7 billion in total value added in Austria
- EUR 14.4 billion was generated in the German rail industry in 2023
(source: VDB annual press conference 20.03.2024) - The external costs of truck traffic are 3x higher than rail transport
(source: VCÖ, https://vcoe.at/publikationen/magazin/detail/gueterverkehr?page_n168=5) - 1 freight train replaces 40 trucks and rail is 17 times more climate-friendly than road transport: A truck semitrailer consumes 69 grams of CO2, a freight train only 4 grams
(source: VCÖ, https://vcoe.at/publikationen/magazin/detail/gueterverkehr?page_n168=5) - Compared to a truck, a freight train consumes 80% less CO2 emissions (figures taken from VDV).
- Transporting hazardous goods by rail is over 40 times safer than by road.
- In 2050, 19,000 trillion tonne-kilometres will be transported by rail worldwide. By comparison: in 2010 it was 4,300 trillion
- The global rail market has exceeded the 200 billion euro mark and will continue to grow
(study “Worldwide Market for Railway Industries 2024” by SCI/Transport: https://www.sci.de/shop/search/product/?productid=273bbe36-7597-47a5-abde-7c1c865b2cae&L=1)
In order to sustainably promote the growth of rail transport and its benefits, we contribute our expertise in a targeted manner - through the development of innovative solutions and the continuous optimization of processes towards greater efficiency and safety.
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