Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse’s products make a decisive contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world. About 30,500 employees at over 100 sites in more than 30 countries use their competence and motivation to satisfy customers worldwide with products and services.
For more than 115 years the company has been the industry innovator, driving innovation in mobility and transportation technologies with an edge in connected system solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany’s most successful industrial companies and profits from the key global megatrends: Urbanization, sustainability, digitalization and mobility. Our clients are in rail and commercial vehicle systems businesses
Products and Services
- Rail Vehicle Systems: Braking Systems, Entrance Systems, Climate Control Systems, Power Electrics, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Wiper- & Wash Systems, Sanitary Systems, Automatic Coupling Solutions, Digital Solutions, Signaling Systems, Stationary and Mobile Test Systems
- Commercial Vehicle Systems: Wheel End, Air Supply, Brake Control, Steering, Drivetrain, Driver Assistance Systems, E-Mobility
Knorr-Bremse major milestones
- 1904-1945: Founding and raising (founded by Georg Knorr)
- 1953: Introduction KE-Brake
- 1945-1985: Reconstruction and product portfolio expansion
- 1985-2016: Expansion through concentration
- 2018: Stock Exchange listing
Vision
We want to be the global driving force behind innovative and sustainable system solutions that make mobility and freight transportation safer, more reliable and more efficient. We ourselves are driven by the desire to add value for our customers while also making a positive contribution to society.
Mission
Making mobility safe and efficient
Values
Entrepreneurship, Technological Excellence, Reliability, Passion, Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility
Knorr-Bremse helps make mobility and transportation more reliable, safer and more efficient with innovative system solutions. Accordingly, sustainability is a core element of our corporate identity and a foundation of our business success. With our management of sustainability, we take responsibility for our employees, customers and business partners as well as the environment and society.
Technology and Innovation
At Knorr-Bremse, innovations are a fundamental part of our corporate strategy and the keystone of our business success. Our goal is to continue developing products, systems and technologies that meet our customers’ evolving needs and deliver the highest added value.
Testimonials and Success Stories
Success stories: career paths@Knorr-Bremse | Knorr-Bremse Group
#SheShapesMobility: zum Internationalen Weltfrauentag 2022 | Knorr-Bremse Group