The wagon plant of Studénka was founded in 1900 as the joint-stock company of Staudinger Waggonfabrik, A.G. based in Butovice. The factory, an integral part of which was the forge from the very beginning, significantly affected the life of the citizens of the originally agricultural region. It gave jobs and support to a lot of people who dedicated most of their time and energy to it. Over the times, its name and owner have changed for several times.

History

• 1900 – 1928    Staudinger Waggonfabrik, A.G.
• 1928 – 1945    Moravskoslezská vozovka, a.s.
• 1946 – 1949    Tatra, n.p. závod Studénka
• 1950 – 1968    Vagónka Tatra Studénka, n.p.
• 1969 – 1990    Vagónka Studénka, n.p.
• 1990 – 1998    Moravskoslezská vagónka, s.p. (a.s.)
• 1998 – 2000   ČKD VAGONKA STUDÉNKA, a.s.
• 2000 – 2006  Thrall Vagonka Studénka, a.s.
• since 2006     MSV Metal Studénka, a.s.

Shareholders

• until 2 August 2006    Trinity Rail Group LLC, USA
• 2006 – 2012    International Railway Systems SA, LU
• 2012 – 2013    MSV Holding, s.r.o., CZ
• 2013 – 2015    Roca Capital, a.s., Brno (a subsidiary of Jet Investment)
• 2015 – 2020   JET I., Investiční fond, a.s.
• since 2020     MORAVIA STEEL a.s.

The factory history reflects difficult social and economic development in our country. However, it also evidences its significant contribution to development of the industry in Bohemia and Moravia and its loyal service to the customers. MSV Metal Studénka, a.s. is a dignified successor respecting the forging production tradition in this significant, originally Czech factory.