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April 26, 2012
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Knorr-Bremse to outfit new generation of Japanese high-speed Shinkansen trains
The Knorr-Bremse Group hauls in another major order, bolstering its market position in Japan. The company was commissioned by Japanese rail operator JR East to outfit the E6, the latest generation of Japan's high-speed Shinkansen trains, with brake systems.
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March 27, 2012
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Knorr-Bremse delivers growth of more than 500 million euros
- Sales: 4.24 bn. EUR (previous year: 3.71 bn. EUR)
- Incoming orders: 4.07 bn. EUR (previous year: 4.04 bn. EUR)
- Net income: 329 mn. EUR (previous year: 239 mn. EUR)
- All regions above 1 bn. EUR in revenues for first time
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January 12, 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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November 15, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse makes agricultural trailers safer
Powerful tractors today pull increasingly heavy trailers at relatively high speeds. As a result, the requirements that agricultural trailers have to meet are becoming more and more similar to those of truck trailers, making it more important than ever for agricultural vehicles to be fitted with the latest safety-critical components. In response, Knorr-Bremse has engineered an innovative system for the agricultural sector – a new field of activity for the company – based on its proven electronic braking system for commercial vehicle trailers.
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October 06, 2011
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Change in Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG
Dr. Raimund Klinkner, Chairman of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG, is to leave the company by mutual agreement with effect from 31.12.2011. Dr. Lorenz Zwingmann, Executive Board Member for Finance, Controlling and IT, will take over the role of Executive Board Spokesman for a transitional period.
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August 08, 2011
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"Girls for Technology" camp at Knorr-Bremse meets with enthusiastic response
At the beginning of August Knorr-Bremse staged its tenth "Girls for Technology" camp for 20 high school students. The girls spent a week gaining insights into technical professions in which Knorr-Bremse offers vocational training in Munich, such as mechatronics and machining. The aim of the camp was to make the girls more confident about dealing with technology and thereby broaden the range of their career prospects.
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July 25, 2011
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Terrible famine in East Africa – Knorr-Bremse Global Care e. V. provides emergency aid
According to the United Nations, the drought that has struck the Horn of Africa is the worst for the past 60 years. Millions of people are threatened by starvation. By way of emergency aid, Knorr-Bremse Global Care e. V. has provided a donation of EUR 200,000.
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July 07, 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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July 05, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse wins major order for metro project in Beijing
Knorr-Bremse has been awarded the contract to equip another metro line in Beijing in what is the largest single order in the metro sector for Knorr-Bremse in Asia.
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July 01, 2011
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Knorr-Bremse donates a car to DocStop
The non-profit organization “DocStop für Europäer e. V.” was created in 2007 to provide German and foreign truck drivers with professional and uncomplicated medical support en route. Knorr-Bremse, a sponsor and partner to the DocStop initiative, is also supporting the association through the donation of a car that will in future be out and about as a “DocMobile”.
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