PressReleases from Knorr-Bremse AG

Knorr-Bremse (ISIN: DE000KBX1006, Ticker symbol: KBX) is the global market leader for braking systems and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse products and systems make a decisive contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world. More than 29,000 employees, at over 100 sites, in more than 30 countries, use their competence and motivation to satisfy customers worldwide with products and services. In 2019 the two divisions of Knorr-Bremse together generated revenues of EUR 6.9 billion (IFRS). For more than 115 years the company has been the industry innovator, driving development in mobility and transportation technologies and offering connected systems solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany''s most successful industria ...

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• Long-distance mobility: Knorr-Bremse wins equipment contract for Talgo ECx passenger trains
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• CDP rating: Knorr-Bremse attains Leadership level in climate protection
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• Supporting high-speed train operations: Knorr-Bremse and Hitachi Rail agree long-term maintenance cooperation for UK Intercity fleet
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• Urban mobility: Knorr-Bremse secures its largest ever multi-system order in Chinese metro history
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• Knorr-Bremse and Schmitz Cargobull sign multi-year supply agreement for trailer brake and chassis control solutions
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• Knorr-Bremse AG sees revenues, profitability, and cash flow surge in the third quarter of 2020
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• Regional mobility: Knorr-Bremse to supply braking systems for more than 120 Alstom regional trains
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• Knorr-Bremse DETC expands capacities with a new plant and continues in-depth cooperation with Dongfeng
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• Knorr-Bremse expands its stake in Rail Vision: Capital increase in start-up for obstacle detection and classification
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• Knorr-Bremse: Strong performance in first half of 2020 underscores Knorr-Bremse''s resilience
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• Urban mobility: Knorr-Bremse wins major entrance systems order for Siemens Mobility''s new London Underground trains
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• Knorr-Bremse named "Best Brand 2020" in readers'' poll by ETM publishing house
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• Knorr-Bremse completes acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.: The acquisition is a major step towards becoming a leading global man-ufacturer of steering systems for commercial vehicles
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• Knorr-Bremse kicks off 2020 successfully in a challenging environment
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• Innovation leadership through raw material research: Knorr-Bremse and John von Neumann University complete joint R&D project
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• Knorr-Bremse responds flexibly to economic downturn
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• Knorr-Bremse suspends guidance for fiscal year 2020
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• Knorr-Bremse wins major order for brake actuators
  Multi-year supply agreement worth low three-digit million euros / Market leadership in European truck and bus market reinforced / More than three million brake actuators to be supplied ...
  
  
• Improving traffic safety: Kiepe Electric to equip trams in Hanover with collision avoidance systems
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• Ready to roam the Land of the Great Steppe: Knorr-Bremse to service braking systems of Alstom locomotive fleet in Kazakhstan
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• Knorr-Bremse AG firmly on track after nine months: sales and profitability up further
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• Industry 4.0: Hungarian Minister for Innovation and Technology visits Kecskemét-based Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft. on the Night of Modern Factories
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• Modernization by Kiepe Electric: Low-floor trams on mass-transit duty in Schwerin ready for at least another 20 years
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• CFO Ralph Heuwing to leave Knorr-Bremse at the end of April 2020
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• Knorr-Bremse at Busworld Europe 2019: Efficient solutions for sustainable mass transit concepts
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• New at Busworld: Kiepe Traction Inverter (KTI) is latest addition to electric mobility component range
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• Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake expands wheel-end manufacturing facility in response to continued strong US demand for air disc brakes
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• Knorr-Bremse realigns portfolio and sells Powertech business unit to Radial Capital Partners (RCP)
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• Automatic train handling: Knorr-Bremse''s NYAB subsidiary successfully trials self-operating capabilities of freight train
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• Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Italy to provide braking systems for 50 double-decker regional trains from Hitachi Rail
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• Knorr-Bremse continues profitable growth in first half of 2019 and confirms full-year guidance
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• Knorr-Bremse wins supply contract for new generation of Alstom very high-speed trains
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• New Citylink NET 2012 LRVs in Karlsruhe: Electrical competence for passenger comfort and attractive regional transport
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• Knorr-Bremse and Team Hahn Racing extend their 16-year partner-ship
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• Important milestone reached: Knorr-Bremse and Continental complete their Platooning Demonstrator
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• ReMaTec: Knorr-Bremse TruckServices Receives Remanufacturer of the Year Award 2019
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• Kiepe Electric is key partner in electrification of bus fleets in Milan and Modena
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• Publishers ETM announce readers'' choice: Knorr-Bremse voted "Best Brand 2019"
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• Knorr-Bremse pays dividend of EUR 1.75 per share
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• Knorr-Bremse completes acquisition of the commercial vehicle steering business of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. in Japan
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• Knorr-Bremse and one of the world''s leadings bus manufacturers enter into cooperation on electric buses in China
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• Kiepe Electric to supply electrical equipment for Erfurt transport authority''s new LRVs
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• Dayton/ Ohio: Kiepe Electric to equip another 15 buses with In Motion Charging (IMC) technology
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• Knorr-Bremse acquires the commercial vehicle steering business of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. in Japan and Thailand and expands its steering systems business
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• Knorr-Bremse presents strong figures for the first nine months of 2018
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• Kiepe Electric wins another order from Manchester
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• Knorr-Bremse update after InnoTrans 2018: genuine value-added customer solutions drive new business
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• Vehicle approval included: Knorr-Bremse modernizes braking systems for Desiro Classic VT 642 multiple units
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• Rheinbahn Düsseldorf to equip light rail vehicles with iCOM digital platform from Knorr-Bremse
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• Knorr-Bremse presents carbon footprint assessments for new rail vehicle products
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• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech at InnoTrans 2018: Innovations boost power supply efficiency
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• Knorr-Bremse and Continental announce a partnership for highly automated driving in commercial vehicles
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• Knorr-Bremse reduces carbon footprint of commercial vehicles
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• Knorr-Bremse at the IAA: Interacting with the future of the commercial vehicle industry
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• Knorr-Bremse at InnoTrans 2018: Focus on customers, passengers and society
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• Knorr-Bremse RailServices at InnoTrans 2018: a comprehensive service portfolio for efficient vehicle operation
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• Knorr-Bremse at the IAA: Augmented Reality Tour shows off latest trailer technology
  All trailer and aftermarket topics on show in outdoor area D107 / Third-generation trailer EBS systems with added functions / Next generation trailer air disk brake ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse wins multiple commercial vehicle industry awards
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• Knorr-Bremse TruckServices to sell starter motors and generators from market leader SEG Automotive
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• 55 young women and men begin apprenticeships at Knorr-Bremse
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• Knorr-Bremse AG continues profitable growth in the first half of 2018
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• NEXTT: the new brake from Knorr-Bremse for trailers and light commercial vehicles
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• Future concepts for automated commercial vehicles
  Knorr-Bremse presents prototype truck that can drive motorways/freeways in fully autonomous mode / Solutions for all three dimensions of highly automated driving functions - environment recognition, decision-making and actuation. ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse sells Sydac, leading specialist in driving simulators for rail vehicles, to Oktal
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• Knorr-Bremse''s intelligent mechanical and electrification solutions for more environmentally friendly commercial vehicles
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• Connectivity solutions make fleet management more efficient
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• New disc brake models and a new digital control system: "We''re making it more and more difficult to have an accident"
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• Knorr-Bremse strengthens position in rail friction material: acquisition of know-how from Federal-Mogul
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• Knorr-Bremse at InnoTrans 2018: Connecting People and Systems
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• Knorr-Bremse RailServices (UK) Ltd. and Kiepe Electric Ltd. (UK) to be sold to holding company Mutares
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• Knorr-Bremse: your partner for future-proof transportation solutions at the 2018 IAA and Automechanika fairs
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• Knorr-Bremse TruckServices at the FIA European Truck Race on the Nürburgring circuit
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• On Girls'' Day and every day, Knorr-Bremse promotes research careers for women
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• Dortmund again relies on systems expertise from Kiepe Electric
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• Knorr-Bremse ideally placed for further growth after record figures in 2017
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• Enabling that start-up spirit: Knorr-Bremse joins with TechFounders to drive forward the ideas of young entrepreneurs
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• GT Emissions Systems on course for multi-million production milestone
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• Esslingen, Rimini and Dayton/Ohio operate Kiepe Electric bus systems with In Motion Charging
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• Rheinbahn Düsseldorf: optimized processes thanks to iCOM
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• City of Bielefeld opts for 24 more Vamos LRVs with electrical systems from Kiepe Electric
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• Knorr-Bremse: Railway signalling systems from Zelisko for greater safety along the tracks and at level crossings
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• Knorr-Bremse Signs Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with FAW Jiefang Automotive Company
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• Knorr-Bremse posts record sales of EUR 6.24 bn in fiscal 2017
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• Knorr-Bremse AG certified as "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany" in 2018
  For the fifth time in succession, in 2018 Knorr-Bremse has been certified as "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany" in recognition of the exceptional conditions it offers its employees ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse Nordic Rail Services is to sell its Swedtrac business in Sweden to Stadler
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• Knorr-Bremse and China''s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng expand their collaboration
  Effective January 1, 2018, Dongfeng Auto Parts has contributed its activities in the field of compressors and compressed air handling to the joint venture between Dongfeng and Knorr-Bremse ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse supports new Hitachi Class 800
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• South Western Railways award Kiepe Electric a contract for traction upgrade and refurbishment
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• 24-meter IMC® double-articulated bus at Busworld fair in Kortrijk
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• Tramino for Braunschweig equipped with Kiepe Electric systems
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• Knorr-Bremse at EXPO Ferroviaria 2017
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• Double-articulated electric buses with IMC® technology for Austria
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• Knorr-Bremse partners with the "Quality is Added Value" initiative
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• Swedish Securities Council does not permit extension of acceptance period in Knorr-Bremse''s Offer for Haldex
  Completion of the Offer not possible within the current acceptance period / Knorr-Bremse to assess whether possible to continue merger clearance process ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse and Dongfeng join forces to develop automated manual transmissions for trucks in China
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• China''s commercial vehicle market discovers automated manual transmissions
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• Knorr-Bremse welcomes decision by Haldex'' EGM to support offer
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• Knorr-Bremse welcomes decision of Swedish Securities Council to not admit Haldex''s application
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• IMC® electric buses on trend in the USA: Kiepe Electric to supply 185 systems for San Francisco
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• Knorr-Bremse wins prestigious Hitachi Rail Supplier Award
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• Kiepe Electric: German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce discusses bus fleet electrification
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• Knorr-Bremse''s offer for Haldex: Reason to believe a Phase II investigation will be initiated by the EU Commission - Knorr Bremse to apply for an extension of the acceptance period
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• Knorr-Bremse is "Best Brand 2017"
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• Knorr-Bremse at ReMaTec: Remanufacturing expertise for safetycritical components
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• Knorr-Bremse and LB Foster cooperating on wheel flange lubrication systems
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• 46 light rail vehicles forüstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe
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• Knorr-Bremse supplies brakes and steering for the new Iveco race truck driven by ETRC champion Jochen Hahn
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• Modular telematics solution: connecting commercial vehicles and boosting efficiency
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• Knorr-Bremse presents Connected Systems at Railtex ''17
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• Knorr-Bremse extends the acceptance period in its Offer for all shares in Haldex to 26 September 2017
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• Knorr-Bremse''s offer for Haldex: Knorr-Bremse requests permission to extend acceptance period
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• Converters for all grid conditions? presented by Knorr-Bremse PowerTech at Hannover Messe 2017
  "Converting Energy into Efficiency" is Knorr-Bremse PowerTech's motto at Hannover Messe (April 24-28, 2017) ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse sets the stage for growth
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• Vossloh Kiepe wins upgrade contract for VIA railgrinders
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• A reliable partner for the energy storage sector: Knorr-Bremse PowerTech introduces itself at Energy Storage Europe 2017
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• Knorr-Bremse''s offer for Haldex: Supplement to the offer document made public
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• Esslingen''s battery trolleybuses with IMC® from Vossloh Kiepe introduced to wide trade audience
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• Knorr-Bremse chosen for brake systems for 800 double locomotives in India
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• Knorr-Bremse again certified "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany" in 2017
  For the fourth time in succession, in 2017 the Top Employers Institute certified Knorr-Bremse as "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany" ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse helps drive forward hybridization of diesel trains
  Major progress achieved in eco-friendly pre-series EcoTrain ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse completes acquisition of Kiepe
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• Compact Technology? High Efficiency
  Support for intelligent energy management and the market integration of renewable energy: the innovative frequency converters for energy storage and grid compensation from Knorr-Bremse PowerTech ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse shares in CAF''s success in UK
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• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech highlights smart energy at E-world energy&water
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• Knorr-Bremse AG issues corporate bond
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• Knorr-Bremse TruckServices: efficient solutions for commercial vehicles of all types and ages
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• IAA: Knorr-Bremse''s systems competence helps drive innovation
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• Knorr-Bremse at InnoTrans 2016: in tune with the times
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• All about Knorr-Bremse trailer products
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• Knorr-Bremse and tedrive Steering integrate active steering in commercial vehicles with the braking system
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• Knorr-Bremse prepares field testing of truck platooning in North America
  Automated truck convoys save fuel and increase road safety ...
  
  
• New disc brake for future generations of heavy-duty commercial vehicles
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• Creative Systems - Globally: Knorr-Bremse at InnoTrans 2016
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• TruckServices ProFleet Connect: Knorr-Bremse''s telematics solution for commercial vehicles
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• Next generation of self-learning brake control systems designed for complex driver assistance functions
  Knorr-Bremse's Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) is an innovative brake control system that makes full use of the scope offered by modern software architecture ...
  
  
• Focus on propulsion: powertrain technologies from Knorr-Bremse
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• Entering the steering systems business: Knorr-Bremse completes takeover of tedrive Steering
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• Knorr-Bremse Air Supply: compressors and electronic air supply for every application
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• TruckServices: Knorr-Bremse launches new aftermarket brand
  World premiere at automechanika 2016 trade fair ...
  
  
• Digital, networked and automated: Knorr-Bremse is presenting groundbreaking solutions for the commercial vehicle of the future at the IAA 2016 in Hanover
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• From "A-/Outlook positive" to "A/Outlook stable": Standard&Poor''s upgrades its rating for Knorr-Bremse
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• Dr. Bernd Bohr to leave the Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
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• Knorr-Bremse strengthens its commercial vehicle powertrain business for transmission control solutions
  Acquisition in Japan boosts Knorr-Bremse's market position for on-highway commercial vehicle transmission systems in Asia ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse again voted "Best Brand" in the commercial vehicle industry
  Customers continue to appreciate the added value delivered ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse opens futuristic development center
  Bavarian Minister President Horst Seehofer praises investment in Bavaria as a center for innovation ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse expands its commercial vehicle powertrain business with engine air management solutions
  Acquisition of UK-based GT Group strengthens Knorr-Bremse's market position in Europe and North America ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse expands rail vehicle systems production site in China
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• Knorr-Bremse enters the steering system business
  Acquisition of tedrive Steering Systems expands systems expertise in commercial vehicle sector ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse presents Innovation Award to students
  Top talents project marks tenth anniversary of Knorr-Bremse Global Care ...
  
  
• Now available: remanufactured calipers for trailers
  Knorr-Bremse expands its remanufacturing portfolio ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse and Jochen Hahn off to a flying start in the 2016 truck racing season
  Three-time European Champion wins first race in blue-and-white truck ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse to modernize high-speed fleet for Swedish State Railways
  Swedish State Railways (SJ AB) has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to modernize its X 2000 high-speed trains ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse receives key award from U.S. commercial vehicle builder Navistar
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• Major order for Knorr-Bremse from Brazil: Rail Vehicles Systems division to supply braking systems for 8,500 freight cars
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• Heinz Hermann Thiele appointed Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
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• Changes in the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
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• Knorr-Bremse posts sales of almost EUR 6 billion and pre-tax earnings of almost EUR 1 billion in 2015
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• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech: Energy Conversion Specialist Finds Itself in a Strong Position with the Renaming of PCS and Transtechnik
  With the establishment of the Knorr-Bremse PowerTech brand, Knorr Bremse AG strengthens its position as the premier system provider for the rail transport indus-try: Knorr-Bremse PowerTech is an innovator in a market with growth potential ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech at Hannover Trade Fair 2016: Efficient Power Converters for Energy Conversion and Storage
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• Changes in the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
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• FEST AG and Knorr-Bremse Powertech supply advanced electronics equipment to the Deutsche Bahn for new rail vehicle test benches.
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• Knorr-Bremse again certified "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany"
  For the third time in succession, in 2016 the Top Employers Institute has certified Knorr-Bremse a "Top Employer for Engineers in Germany" ...
  
  
• Knorr-Bremse acquires rail transport activities of brake pad specialist TMD Friction
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• Knorr-Bremse boosts sales to?5.8 billion in its anniversary year
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• The cold truth about Knorr-Bremse: Testing Brakes in Arjeplog
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• Dr. Peter Laier to join the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
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• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech introduces new Converters for Industrial Applications: Small, customized and functional from Day One
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• Knorr-Bremse PowerTech delivers Reactive Current Converter for Wind Park Penamacor
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• Knorr-Bremse showcases climate-compatible rail technology on the train to the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
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• Knorr-Bremse wins major order for metro project in Beijing
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• Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems voted "Best Brand" for the sixth time in succession
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