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Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse), a subsidiary of KB Holding GmbH, is a provider of braking systems and 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, coupling systems, entrance and HVAC systems, sanitary systems, digital solutions, and smart services for rail traffic, power electrics, signaling systems, and more. Knorr-Bremse offers its products under the brands Hasse & Wrede, IFE, Merak, Microelettrica, New York Air Brake, Rail Services, Selectron, Truck Services, and Evac. 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 has operations across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Knorr-Bremse is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Headquarters
Germany
Address
Moosacher Str. 80, Munich, Bayern, 80809
Website
www.knorr-bremse.com
Telephone
49 89 3547
No of Employees
30,913
Industry
Automotive
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
KBX (ETR)
Revenue (2024)
$8.8B
-0.8%
(2024 vs 2023)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
20%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$18.1B
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
20.9%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Products | Services | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Vehicle Systems: | Rail Services | Knorr-Bremse |
| Braking Systems | Truck Services | New York Air Brake |
| Entrance Systems | Repair and Maintenance | IFE |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In June, the company secured an order from a customer for electric power steering series production. |
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In June, the company secured a contract from Siemens Mobility to supply technologies, including braking and entrance systems. |
| 2026 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In January, the company acquired Duagon Group. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Knorr-Bremse AG | Robert Bosch GmbH | ZF Friedrichshafen AG | Alstom SA | Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany | Germany | France | United States of America |
| City | Munich | Stuttgart | Friedrichshafen | Saint-Ouen | Pittsburgh |
| State/Province | Bayern | Baden-Wurttemberg | Baden-Wurttemberg | Ile-de-France | Pennsylvania |
| No. of Employees | 30,913 | 417,859 | 161,631 | 87,832 | 31,000 |
| Entity Type | Public | Private | Private | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Llistosella | Chief Executive Officer | Senior Management | 2023 | - |
| Frank Markus Weber | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2020 | - |
| Claudia Mayfeld | Chief Human Resources and Integrity Officer; Member | Senior Management | 2021 | - |
| Reinhard Ploss | Chairman | Non Executive Board | 2022 | 71 |
| Franz Josef Birkeneder | Deputy Chairman | Executive Board | 2016 | 66 |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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