Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse
Intro

  Making mobility safer – this is the guiding principle of the Knorr-Bremse Group.

  The Knorr-Bremse Group, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail vehicles and commercial vehicles. As a pioneer in technological development, Knorr-Bremse played a significant leading role in the development, production, sales and service of modern braking systems as early as 110 years ago. In 2015, the Group's sales amounted to EUR 5.8 billion, and it employed more than 24,000 people worldwide.

  The Rail Vehicle Systems Division equips conventional vehicles used in urban transport, such as metros and trams, as well as freight trains, locomotives, passenger trains and high-speed trains, with state-of-the-art products. In addition to braking systems, it also includes intelligent boarding systems, air-conditioning equipment, power supply systems, control components, windshield wipers, platform screen doors, friction materials and driver assistance systems. In addition, Knorr-Bremse also offers driving simulators and e-learning systems, aiming to provide the best possible training for train staff.

  The Commercial Vehicle Systems Division supplies customers with braking systems for trucks, buses, trailers and agricultural equipment. In the field of chassis systems, Knorr-Bremse is a leader not only in electronic control and driver assistance systems, but also in air supply systems. In addition to braking systems, other product lines include driveline systems and torsional vibration dampers for diesel engines.

  Knorr-Bremse's various products have made outstanding contributions to rail and road safety around the world. More than one billion people worldwide have always trusted the systems provided by the Knorr-Bremse Group.

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