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July 12, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse celebrates opening of new rail vehicle systems plant in BudapestIn the presence of the Hungarian Minister of National Development, Dr. Tamàs Fellegi, and the Chairman of the Knorr-Bremse Supervisory Board, Heinz Hermann Thiele, on Friday Knorr-Bremse celebrated the official opening of its new rail vehicle systems plant in Budapest. |
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June 24, 2010 |
Lord Mayor and delegation from Qingdao visit Knorr-Bremse in MunichXia Geng, Lord Mayor of the Chinese city of Qingdao, today led a high-ranking business and political delegation on a visit to the Munich headquarters of Knorr-Bremse, the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. The visit was part of a multi-day itinerary centered on the Bavarian Business Day in Munich, and focused on innovations in the field of high-speed rail transportation and mass transit, as well as on Knorr-Bremse's activities in the Shandong region. |
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June 15, 2010 |
Further high-speed train contracts strengthen Knorr-Bremse's position in ChinaThe Knorr-Bremse Systems for Rail Vehicles division continues to gain significant commissions in China. Its Chinese subsidiary and partner companies are to fit braking and door systems in 1,120 cars for the CRH1-380 ('Zefiro-China') high-speed train, produced by the Joint Venture Bombardier Sifang Transportation, while Knorr-Bremse has also been commissioned to equip the CRH2-380 high-speed train manufactured by CSR Sifang Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. Ltd., and will work with its Chinese partners to fit 1,920 cars with bogie equipment. The two contracts are of a combined value of approximately €220 million. Delivery will begin this summer, continuing until 2012/2014. |
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June 09, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse opens new commercial vehicle systems plant in the Czech RepublicAt a ceremony attended by Johannes Haindl, the German Ambassador to the Czech Republic, along with a variety of politicians and clients, the inauguration of the new commercial vehicle systems plant was today celebrated in Liberec, located in the Northern Bohemia region of the country. |
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May 19, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse voted "Best Brand" in the commercial vehicle sector for the fifth time in successionFor the fifth time running, Knorr-Bremse has been voted "Best Brand" in the commercial vehicle sector in the brakes category. |
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May 10, 2010 |
Tatarstan President meets Heinz Hermann ThieleTatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has met Knorr-Bremse AG supervisory board chairman Heinz Hermann Thiele at the House of Government on May 7. Other attendees at the meeting were Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, JSC Kamaz general director Sergei Kogogin and aide to President Iskander Muflikhanov. |
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May 05, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse and Berkelium Group establish joint venture for the development and production of organic brake pads and brake shoesOn May 3, a joint venture was agreed between Knorr-Bremse subsidiary Sociedad Española de Frenos based in Getafe (Spain) and Icer Brakes, a member of the Spanish Berkelium Group. Under the name Icer Rail S.L., the companies will work together in the production and development of organic brake pads and brake shoes for rail vehicles. |
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April 26, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse accesses Japanese high-speed marketJapanese railway company JR East has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to supply braking components for the traction bogies of 23 units of the new E5 generation of the Shinkansen high-speed train. Knorr-Bremse has thus succeeded in accessing the Japanese high-speed rail market. The Executive Board Member of Knorr-Bremse AG responsible for the Rail Vehicle Systems division, Dr. Dieter Wilhelm, attributed this success to the company's persistent efforts in the Japanese rail vehicle market over many years and its outstanding expertise, particularly in respect of high-performance brakes. |
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March 25, 2010 |
After a difficult year in 2009, Knorr-Bremse is anticipating moderate growth in 2010Sales in 2009: EUR 2.76 billion (2008: EUR 3.38 billion) |
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February 10, 2010 |
Knorr-Bremse Aldersbach celebrates 30th anniversaryFor thirty years now, the Knorr-Bremse plant in Aldersbach has been a key feature of the economic landscape in the district of Passau, where the company is one of the largest employers. Over recent years the factory has developed into the largest European production site for disc brakes and electronic braking systems for commercial vehicles. |
