Knorr-Bremse AG is a Munich-based engineering company that specializes in braking systems and other critical subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1905 by Georg Knorr, the firm has grown into a global leader in rail technology and commercial vehicle solutions. Its expertise spans safety-related systems designed to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort across a broad range of transport applications.
The company’s operations are organized into two primary business segments: Railway Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. The Railway Systems segment develops and manufactures pneumatic and electromechanical braking systems, door and coupler mechanisms, HVAC solutions, control and diagnostics platforms, and rail automation components. Meanwhile, the Commercial Vehicle Systems division focuses on air management, compressed-air brake valves, electronic braking and stability systems, driver assistance modules, and ancillary products for trucks and buses.
Knorr-Bremse serves customers in more than 30 countries through a network of production sites, research centers, and sales offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other key markets. Its global footprint supports major rail operators, locomotive builders, and commercial vehicle manufacturers with customized engineering solutions. As of its latest disclosures, the company’s Executive Board is chaired by Dr. Jochen Eickholt, who leads strategic initiatives aimed at advancing digitalization, sustainability, and integrated mobility platforms within the rail and commercial transport industries.
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