Knorr-Bremse's business divisions. Two strong pillars.
The Rail Vehicle Systems (RVS) division supplies highly advanced, safety-critical systems for equipping mass transit vehicles such as commuter trains, metro cars, and light rail vehicles as well as freight cars, locomotives, and high-speed trains. The business unit additionally operates as a supplier in the rail signaling technology segment. Knorr-Bremse is the world market leader in the global market for rail vehicle braking systems. Knorr-Bremse is also a leading market player in entrance systems and HVAC systems.
The product portfolio of the Rail Vehicle Systems division includes, among other things, braking systems, entrance systems, HVAC systems, sanitary systems, coupling systems, as well as a portfolio of digital solutions and smart services for optimizing rail transport. In addition, the portfolio comprises power electrics, rail computing and communication systems, stationary and mobile testing equipment, windscreen wiper and wash systems, and signaling technologies (control, command, and signaling [CCS]).
Furthermore, Knorr-Bremse has concentrated its extensive rail aftermarket activities under the RailServices umbrella, with innovative solutions for the complete life cycle of a vehicle and including a comprehensive spare part business. RailServices continues to focus on the four service topics of “environmental improvements,” “availability solutions,” “process optimization,” and “lifetime expansion.”
The Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) division supplies products and systems primarily for trucks, as well as for buses, trailers, and agricultural machinery. Knorr-Bremse is the world market leader in the global market for disk brakes as well as pneumatic braking systems for commercial vehicles. It is also a leading supplier of products for braking systems and vehicle dynamics (including steering systems) as well as fuel efficiency.
The product portfolio of the Commercial Vehicle Systems division includes, among other things, pneumatic braking systems (i.e., brake control systems, disk brakes, drum brakes, brake cylinders, valves and pedal units) and steering systems, vehicle dynamics solutions (i.e., anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability programs), driver assistance systems (e.g., emergency braking systems), and electronic leveling control. The portfolio also comprises energy supply and distribution systems, including compressors and air treatment, products for boosting fuel efficiency such as engine components and transmission control systems (i.e., vibration dampers, engine air management, as well as transmission control, and gear/clutch actuation), and trailer and aftermarket solutions.
Under the TruckServices brand, the division offers premium products as well as spare parts and extensive services in the commercial vehicle aftermarket. With Cojali S.L., in which Knorr-Bremse holds a controlling interest, the company is expanding its range of cross-brand and remote diagnostic solutions under the Jaltest brand.