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Knorr Brake Company

Knorr Brake Company

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Westminster, MD 18,629 followers

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About us

Since 1973, Knorr Brake Company (KBC) has been the innovative leader in supplying North American rail market customers, including light rail vehicles, METRO, and high-speed trains. With its North American headquarters in Westminster, Maryland, the company operates sales and service facilities in Carmel, New York; and Union City, California. KBC’s subsidiaries – IFE North America LLC (passenger door systems) and Merak North America LLC (climate-control systems) – are co-located in Westminster. Knorr Brake Company is a member of the Munich, Germany-based Knorr-Bremse Group, the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems.

Website
https://www.knorr-bremse.us/en/
Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Westminster, MD
Type
Public Company
Founded
1973
Specialties
Manufacturer of Braking and Doors and HVAC systems for the Mass Transit Industry

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  • 🎉Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Throughout this month, we’re excited to spotlight and celebrate the incredible women on our team who continue to inspire, innovate and lead with passion.🎉 Over 25 years with the company, Brenda Boone has served in many different positions. Increasing her scope and responsibility with each step, her knowledge of the business is an integral part of the warehouse department’s success. As Warehouse Manager, Brenda dedicates her days to sharing her knowledge and developing her team as they work together in service to our customers. Brenda’s leadership is a testament to her commitment to building an inclusive and high performing team. We are grateful for her mentorship and support in our Westminster, MD facility. 👉See how your career can progress at https://insde.co/4nj8 #TeamKnorrBremse

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  • Can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Transit Employee Appreciation Day than to hear the excitement and pride of transit employees across the country. We’re so proud to be a part of this amazing industry.

    It's National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Across the United States, more than 430,000 public transportation staff are working every day to keep communities connected and economies moving. Thank you to public #transit workers for your service! 🎬 Check out this great video assembled by transit agencies all over the country as we celebrate #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay. 🚍 🚊 ⛴️

  • 🎉Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Throughout this month, we’re excited to spotlight and celebrate the incredible women on our team who continue to inspire, innovate and lead with passion.🎉 In addition to her role as Senior Administrative Assistant, Kristy Harris serves as part of our KBC Local Cares committee, leading projects and fundraisers that benefit those in need within our communities. Last year, Kristy and the dedicated volunteers from the Local Cares team coordinated 11 service events and raised nearly $20,000 for local causes and non-profits in the Westminster, MD regional area. We deeply appreciate Kristy’s involvement in our community and her commitment to serving others.👏 Learn more about our incredible employees and the causes they support at https://insde.co/5egr #TeamKnorrBremse

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  • 🤝Knorr-Bremse Evac and Protec BioReactor are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at revolutionizing sustainable sanitary solutions in North America! 🌎By combining Protec’s advanced bioreactor technology with Knorr-Bremse Evac’s expertise in integrated sanitary systems, we are enhancing clean, efficient rail mobility while minimizing environmental impact. 🚆This collaboration ensures broader access to Protec’s innovative, eco-friendly wastewater management systems, setting a new standard for sustainability and cost-efficiency in the rail industry. Together, we’re making it easier for rail operators to achieve greener, more reliable onboard solutions!

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    Protec BioReactor and Knorr-Bremse Evac are thrilled to announce a new partnership for the North American market for train sanitary systems! The core of this new collaboration is Knorr-Bremse taking on the sales, service and aftermarket responsibilities for Protec’s Bioreactor across the United States and Canada. Leveraging Knorr-Bremse’s expansive sales and service network will significantly amplify the reach and impact of Protec’s unique technology. Customers can now access Protec’s high-quality products and services directly through Knorr-Bremse. Knorr-Bremse Evac will offer Protec Bioreactors both as part of its own product portfolio and separately from its other product lines, demonstrating a shared commitment to meeting a diverse range of customer needs. This partnership marks a significant step in ensuring seamless support and top-tier solutions for our North American customers. Feel free to reach out for any inquiry or question you might have regarding this partnership, or the products involved. We look forward to this new chapter and are committed to serving you with excellence! #KBEvac #Protec #KnorrBremse #Partnership #Bioreactors #NorthAmerica #CustomerSupport

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  • Check out the news from our Knorr-Bremse North America sister company, KB Signaling: https://lnkd.in/gtUj5Kie

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    KB Signaling Inc.’s (KBS) Wayside System Data Management Module (WSDMM) platform, part of the Wayside Intelligence product line, is the standard for wayside-based analytics edge devices. It features a rugged design, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) and European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) compliance, and exceptional reliability. Soon, it promises to deliver even more value with the launch of the KB Signaling Wayside Intelligence WSDMM Certified Developer Program. Under this program, third parties commit to developing value-added applications that address customer problems, following KB Signaling guidelines. KBS ensures and certifies that the apps are compatible with the rest of the WSDMM solution by including them in the KB Signaling Wayside Intelligence automated test pipeline. These automated tests ensure compliance with KB Signaling’s software development guidelines, ensuring apps work seamlessly with other WSDMM-based solutions. Read more in the news release (click the box at lower right to enlarge):

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