Brens uses scrap iron, crushed concrete and pulverised rubber to build tomorrow's railways
Czech company Brens, which produces rail tracks, tram and railway lines, has turned to production processes using recycled materials.
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Czech company Brens, which produces rail tracks, tram and railway lines, has turned to production processes using recycled materials.
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