Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.

Knorr-Bremse España, S.A. – Brakes Division – (former Sociedad Española de Frenos, Calefacción y Señales, S.A.), started its relationship with the Knorr-Bremse group in 1950 through the signing of a cooperation agreement, and this relationship developed gradually over the years with Knorr-Bremse becoming a majority shareholder in 1989. A decade later, Knorr-Bremse became sole owner with the acquisition of the remaining shares. It is the leading company in the Spanish market, and with Spanish influence, for the supply of brake and automatic IFE door systems, electronic systems and derailment detection systems for all rail vehicle segments, as well as Westinghouse Platform Doors. Included in its list of references are most of the passenger and freight transport vehicles owned by the Spanish Railway Authorities, its customers being the main international rail vehicle manufacturers such as Alstom, Stadler, Talgo, CAF, Siemens and Hitachi, as well as national operators like Renfe, FEVE, Metro de Madrid, Metro Bilbao, Metro de Barcelona, Euskotren, Metro Valencia, FGV, FGC, etc.

MERAK is the Knorr-Bremse Group’s competence centre for Rail Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, world leader since 1963. With the brand’s headquarters located in Getafe, Spain, Merak is always close to its customers thanks to its further primary locations in Australia, Austria, China, India and the United States as well as 19 locations spread over the 5 continents. The company is in charge of the complete process including design, manufacture, sales, installation and support of high-quality HVAC Systems for all rail applications worldwide and has more than 100.000 units in daily operation.

With highest Engineering competence and in close cooperation with operators and carbuilders, MERAK offers the market’s most innovative and efficient applications, providing sustainable solutions for passenger health and comfort with advanced technologies as well as environmentally and energy friendly systems, in any type of rail vehicle and any kind of climatic condition.

Knorr-Bremse’s Local Management Team – Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.

Sharing responsibility in a far-sighted approach based on experience and expertise: An outstanding management team guides the progress of the location.