Knorr-Bremse is a global leader in braking systems and mobility safety technologies, operating across rail and commercial vehicle sectors. The company maintains over 30,500 employees across more than 100 locations in 30+ countries, serving as a critical technology provider for railways, metro systems, and heavy commercial vehicles worldwide.
The company operates through two main divisions: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Rail operations span intelligent entrance systems for metro cars and electronic braking technologies for heavy-haul freight trains. Commercial vehicle operations focus on driver assistance systems for trucks. This dual-track approach positions Knorr-Bremse at the intersection of transportation safety and sustainable mobility across both passenger and freight networks.
Technical work encompasses precision engineering, advanced electronics, safety systems, and environmental technologies. The organisation maintains substantial research and development capacity alongside production facilities, drawing on over 120 years of operational history in the braking systems sector. Engineering teams address complex challenges in rail vehicle systems engineering, commercial vehicle systems engineering, and safety-critical applications that directly affect transportation networks globally.