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Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse), a subsidiary of KB Holding GmbH, is a provider of braking systems and a supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems. The company's primary activities include the development and supply of safety-critical products and systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes braking systems, entrance and HVAC systems, sanitary systems, coupling systems, digital solutions, and smart services for rail traffic, power electrics, signaling systems, and more. Knorr-Bremse offers its products under the brands Sigma Bendix, Comet Fans, Hasse Wrede, IFE, Merak, Microelettrica, New York Air Brake, Rail Services, Selectron, Sheppard, Truck Services, Zelisco, Evac and Sigma. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including vehicle OEMs, rail and fleet operators, and are used in trucks, buses, trailers, agricultural machinery, and various types of trains. It operates in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Knorr-Bremse is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
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Products and Services
Products | Services | Brands |
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Rail Vehicle Systems: | Truck Services | Sigma |
Braking Systems | Rail Services | Bendix |
Entrance Systems | Repair and Maintenance | Comet Fans |
XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
Year | Event | Description |
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2024 | Plans/Strategy | In April, the company announced its plans to acquire a North American conventional rail signaling business from Alstom for US$671 million. |
2023 | Plans/Strategy | In October, the company announced its plans to acquire the railway business of Escorts Kubota. |
2023 | Contracts/Agreements | In April, the company signed a supply agreement with Dawonsys to equip more Dawonsys regional and commuter trains with electropneumatic braking systems and bolster presence in regional market. |
Competitor Comparison
Key Parameters | Knorr-Bremse AG | Robert Bosch GmbH | ZF Friedrichshafen AG | Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd | Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc |
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Headquarters | Germany | Germany | Germany | United States of America | United States of America |
City | Muenchen | Stuttgart | Friedrichshafen | Saginaw | Northville |
State/Province | Bayern | - | Baden-Wurttemberg | Michigan | Michigan |
No. of Employees | 33,319 | 421,338 | 151,895 | 12,900 | 23,000 |
Entity Type | Public | Private | Private | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
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Marc Llistosella | Chief Executive Officer | Senior Management | 2023 | - |
Frank Markus Weber | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2020 | - |
Reinhard Ploss | Chairman | Non Executive Board | 2022 | 69 |
Franz Josef Birkeneder | Deputy Chairman | Executive Board | 2016 | 64 |
Theodor Weimer | Deputy Chairman | Executive Board | 2021 | 65 |
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