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12 January, 2012
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Knorr-Bremse tops EUR 4 billion in sales
In fiscal 2011, the Knorr-Bremse Group saw sales climb more than half a billion euros or 14% to EUR 4.24 billion (2010: EUR 3.71 billion).
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07 July, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse equips 10,000th Chinese metro car
Knorr-Bremse has further underpinned its strong position in the Chinese market. The order to equip 240 cars for Metro Line 1 in Kunming, the capital of the Chinese province of Yunnan, ensures that Knorr-Bremse will soon be supplying the braking system for its 10,000th metro car in China.
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30 May, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems voted “Best Brand” for the sixth time in succession
Once a year, publishers ETM and the DEKRA technical inspectorate ask the readers of commercial vehicle trade magazines trans aktuell, lastauto omnibus and FERNFAHRER to name the best commercial vehicles and the industry’s best brands. For the sixth time running, in the voting for the best brands of 2011, Knorr-Bremse came out top in the “brakes” category.
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21 March, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse donates EUR 1.5 million to help victims of the natural disasters in Japan
In view of the dramatic events of the last few days and the catastrophic situation in North-Eastern Japan following the earthquake and tsunami, as well as the consequences of the nuclear disaster, the Knorr-Bremse Group has decided to donate EUR 1.5 million to support the relief effort.
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22 February, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse wins VDA Logistik Award 2011
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has presented Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems with the VDA Logistik Award 2011. Introduced in 2008, the Award is an accolade recognized across the industry, designed to honor innovative logistics concepts along the automotive supply chain. Among the main criteria for the jury are the visionary quality and innovative potential of the concepts submitted, as well as the economic benefits they bring. For the VDA, the aim of the award is to draw attention to the importance of the logistical processes.
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10 February, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse wins European Railway Award
The Community of European Railways (CER), the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE), and the European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) recently presented Dr. Stefan Haas from Knorr-Bremse Austria with the European Railway Award in the “Technical Achievements” category for the development and industrialization of the eddy-current brake.
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20 January, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems founds another joint venture in China
Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems is expanding its commitment to China: Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) Ltd. and the Chinese manufacturer Chongqing CAFF Automotive Braking & Steering Systems Co. Ltd. have founded a joint venture for the production of commercial vehicle brake system and powertrain components. Knorr-Bremse holds a 66 percent stake in Knorr-Bremse CAFF Systems for Commercial Vehicles Chongqing Ltd., as the joint venture is known, with the remaining 34 percent being held by its Chinese partner.
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11 January, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse reports further growth
• Consolidated sales rise almost EUR 1 billion or 34% to EUR 3.71 billion • Rail Vehicle Systems division posts substantial growth in Asia • Commercial vehicle markets stage a recovery
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27 October, 2010
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Another important strategic acquisition in the rail vehicle systems sector for Knorr-Bremse
Knorr-Bremse subsidiary Microelettrica Scientifica S.p.A. of Italy acquired Heine Resistors GmbH based in Dresden, Germany, a manufacturer of special-purpose resistors.
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29 September, 2010
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Knorr-Bremse strengthens air-conditioning product sector through strategic acquisition
Effective September 29, 2010, the Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) Ltd., a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, has bought the Australian HVAC systems specialist Sigma Coachair Group (SCG).
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