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Dr. Nicolas Lange to join Knorr-Bremse’s Executive Board and guide the market leader’s rail business
- The Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Nicolas Lange, Chairman of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems, to the Group’s Executive Board effective October 1, 2023
- Dr. Jürgen Wilder, the Executive Board member at Knorr-Bremse AG who previously oversaw the rail business, will leave the company on the best terms on September 30, 2023
- The Supervisory Board thanked Dr. Wilder for the exceptional work he performed as a member of the Executive Board
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Investing in India: Knorr-Bremse increases research and development capacity
- Knorr-Bremse expands Technology Center India (TCI) in Pune and strengthens activity in India’s mobility market
- Multi-million-euro investment in new building complex hosting R&D and technical support facilities for Rail and Commercial Vehicle Systems divisions
- Inauguration ceremony attended by business partners, employees and senior management from Knorr-Bremse Group
Knorr-Bremse is expanding its capacity in India, covering both rail and commercial vehicle sectors. Last week, a new building complex was officially inaugurated at the cross-divisional TCI development center in Pune, where some 1,300 experts will work on developing innovative transportation technologies. Key areas include mechanical engineering, hardware and software, IT and simulations.
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Knorr-Bremse Planning a New Remuneration System Based on a 40-Hour Week
- Simple, transparent, and comparable: the new salary system planned for Knorr-Bremse employees at Germany sites
- 40-hour week (previously 42-hour) intended to be new core company working hours
- To be implemented progressively by 2026, starting with the Knorr-Bremse site in Berlin
Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems, is seeking to become an even more attractive employer. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Marc Llistosella, the company is committed to an even more appealing working environment and to competitive remuneration that rewards performance. For this reason, the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG has decided to make several key elements of the working hours and remuneration at its German sites even more attractive.
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As the global market leader for braking systems and many other vehicle subsystems, Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems ranks among the global forces that are driving the shift to sustainable transportation and next-generation mobility. Megacities are expanding, passenger numbers rising and both platforms and trains becoming more crowded. The growing demand for mobility, global supply chains, the need for more sustainable transportation and new trends in travel comfort leave the transportation sector facing worldwide challenges − and we are right in the middle of all this. All types of rail vehicle are affected and the entire vehicle life cycle, too. We are driven by the goal of adding value for our customers while at the same time making an effective and positive contribution to social and environmental developments.
We are pursuing the vision of a rapid, smooth and seamless flow of vehicles and fleets, of passengers and goods, of ideas and impulses. With this in mind, through our highly innovative and sustainable multi-system solutions we are making rail-borne transportation more reliable, better connected, safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more efficient.
The Rail division has an especially important part to play in the context of sustainability, because railways, trams and metro systems are key drivers of progress toward climate-friendly mobility.
Dr. Jürgen Wilder – Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Rail Vehicle Systems division
Brand diversity at Knorr-Bremse
With leading-edge air brake control systems and components as well as train control systems, New York Air Brake supplies two of the key components for efficient rail transportation of passengers and freight.
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IFE is consistently working on improving the entrance systems for light rail vehicles and metros, regional and commuter trains as well as high-speed and passenger trains and stimulating the market with its innovative ideas.
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As a leading HVAC system specialist, Merak combines economy, eco-friendliness and passenger comfort in a coherent overall package for all climatic conditions and rail vehicle types.
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With a strong presence in all the relevant markets, Microelettrica Scientifica is the leading developer and manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic components and systems for rail vehicles.
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The TCMS solutions supplied by control, I/O, network and communication technology specialists Selectron provide the answers for rail vehicle automation and for keeping up with the latest digital connectivity trends.
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Knorr-Bremse company Kiepe Electric is a globally renowned specialist in complete customized systems for electric rail vehicles, buses and trucks.
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As a specialist in and world-leading manufacturer of fully integrated sanitary systems for passenger trains, Evac plays a key role in improving train availability and enhancing passenger comfort with its highly engineered vacuum toilet systems.
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Zelisko develops energy, signalling and traffic management systems. Its portfolio includes current and voltage transformers, LED railway signals, railway crossing safety systems and combined ticket printer/on-board computers.
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Outstanding performance, short maintenance times, high availability and complex vehicle modernizations: RailServices offers innovative life cycle management for everything from individual vehicles to entire fleets.
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Take advantage of four attractive service models to make your vehicles and fleets even more efficient and available
Knorr-Bremse has bundled its aftermarket activities for the rail industry under the RailServices umbrella, offering innovative, manufacturer-independent solutions covering each rail vehicle’s entire life cycle. Based on our in-depth understanding of products, systems and operations. RailServices is a strategic service partner to vehicle operators and manufacturers around the world, supported by 40 dedicated service centers and more than 2,000 service engineers. Our specialists deliver optimized – because customized – solutions for streamlining our customers’ operations, offer vehicle maintenance to OEM quality standards, and use their proven expertise to enhance digital and automated maintenance and safety procedures. Significantly improving the availability of our customers’ rail vehicles and fleets.
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We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport – all over the world.
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A forward-looking business is a lived corporate culture that combines ecological, economic and social goals worldwide.
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More than 110 years of experience in braking technologies.
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