Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse AG is a German manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles that has operated since 1905. Other products in Group's portfolio include intelligent door systems, control components, air conditioning systems for rail vehicles, torsional vibration dampers, and transmission control systems for commercial vehicles. In 2022, the Group's workforce of over 31,000 achieved worldwide sales of EUR 7.15 billion.

Knorr-Bremse AG
Company typeAktiengesellschaft
Traded as
FWB: KBX
MDAX Component
IndustryManufacturing
PredecessorSüddeutsche Bremsen-AG 
Founded1905 (1905)
Berlin, Germany
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Key people
Marc Llistosella, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Dr. Reinhard Ploss, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Productsbraking systems (rail and road)
Revenue€7.15 billion (2022)
Net income
€506 million (2022)
Number of employees
31,464 (as of 31 December 2022)
Websitewww.knorr-bremse.com/en

The Group has a presence in over 30 countries, at 100 locations.

On 13 October 2022, it was announced that Knorr-Bremse AG had chosen Marc Llistosella to be a member of the Executive Board and CEO. The appointment takes effect as of 1 January 2023.

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