GERMANY: On January 10 Knorr-Bremse announced a 1% increase in group sales in 'a difficult international business environment' during 2012.
The Rail Vehicle Systems division recorded a slight growth in sales from €2·19bn in 2011 to €2·22bn in 2012, with 'positive impetus' generated by an upturn in the North American passenger and freight markets.
The Commercial Vehicle Systems division saw sales increase from €2·07bn to €2·10bn, with growth in North America offsetting a weak market in Europe.
JAPAN: East Japan Railway has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to supply braking systems for the 23 Series E6 high speed trainsets which are scheduled to enter service between Tokyo and Akita in early 2013. The 'major order' announced by Knorr-Bremse on April 26 includes brake discs, pads and compact ...
KNORR-BREMSE: A 'strong global position' in the rail and commercial vehicle sectors brought a 14% increase in sales in 2011, the braking system manufacturer announced on March 27. The Rail Vehicle Systems division contributed 51% of revenues, with improved sales attributed to recovery in the North American freight ...
UK: Knorr-Bremse has renamed Sigma Coachair's UK business as Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (Burton) Ltd and moved its UK rail heating, ventilation and air-conditioning activities to new premises in Burton upon Trent during April. The changes follow the acquisition of Australian HVAC supplier Sigma Coachair Group by Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) ...
