Knorr-Bremse company values

Our Corporate Values. Growing with our values.

Entrepreneurship, Technological Excellence, Reliability, Passion and Responsibility. These five values describe who we are. They act as a compass for the way we do business and the way we treat our colleagues, our partners and society.

As a global company, we need a common basis – our five corporate values. Our everyday lives are becoming ever faster, more digital and more connected. Globalization is increasing the competitive pressure on companies. All these developments place great demands on people. Values that are anchored in our core identity provide us with orientation and stability. We are convinced that our shared corporate values help us develop and grow as we take on the challenges of the future.

The following five values describe what sets Knorr-Bremse apart:

Entrepreneurship

We see challenges as opportunities for long-term profitable growth. We identify future demands and have the open-mindedness and courage to develop new business areas. We strive to continuously improve our performance by setting clear targets and focusing on execution.

Technological Excellence

Knorr-Bremse stands for technological expertise and competence in every area of its business. By analyzing market and social trends, we generate new ideas. Our focus is on anticipating customer needs and creating customer value by offering innovative system solutions. We encourage all our employees to use their knowledge to help improve and develop sustainable products and services.

Reliability

Safety is at the core of what we do – an area where we never compromise. Our products and services are subject to the highest safety requirements and require excellent quality standards in all departments and processes. We keep our promises and personally ensure that the demands of our customers, partners and colleagues are met.

Passion

We love what we do. Challenges inspire our creativity. Every one of us is eager to fulfill their personal potential. We are each dedicated specialists in our field and passionate about our performance. We are committed to reaching our goals and prepared to go the extra mile. We recognize people’s achievements and celebrate outstanding success.

Responsibility

As a global company, Knorr-Bremse brings together employees with a whole range of cultural backgrounds and skillsets. We value and promote diversity and foster personal development as a key to our shared success. Fairness determines the way we work, and our governance systems assure compliance in all our activities. Furthermore, we conduct our daily business in a manner that honors our responsibility to the environment and our local communities.

Vision

Our vision. our drive.

“We want to be the global driving force behind innovative and sustainable system solutions that make mobility and freight transportation safer, more reliable and more efficient. We ourselves are driven by the desire to add value for our customers while also making a positive contribution to society.”

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Leadership.

Adding value.

We have condensed our requirements and principles for good leadership into five core aspects. Our convictions, which guide our managers in their dealings with employees, are formulated in these Leadership Principles.

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Knorr-Bremse company values

Corporate Values.

Growing with our values.

Entrepreneurship, Technological Excellence, Reliability, Passion and Responsibility. These five values describe who we are. They act as a compass for the way we do business and the way we treat our colleagues, our partners and society.

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Responsibility.

For people and the environment.

Knorr-Bremse considers itself a responsible company. With sustainable corporate management, we take responsibility – towards our employees, customers and business partners, as well as for the environment and society. Today and with a view to the future.

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Knorr Excellence.

Excellence is our standard.

To fulfil our mission of making mobility on roads and railways safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly, we strive to get even better every day. That’s why excellence is our standard at Knorr-Bremse.

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