Transport

An especially strong sector for many years, IPTC’s Transport division has included manufacturers of mechanical and electronic equipment for railways, underground metro, and electric street cars/trams, as well as commercial vehicles. (banner photo: Knorr-Bremse)

Historic Principals

IPTC has worked with world leaders in this field, including:

Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems GmbH (1977 - 2020)

Knorr-Bremse AG is a German manufacturer of braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles that has operated in the field for over 115 years. The Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems division has a global presence, with systems installed in high-speed trains, multiple units, metros, streetcars, freight cars and locomotives in 25 countries worldwide. 

“Manufacturers and fleet operators choose to work with Knorr-Bremse because they value our systems expertise and want to offer their customers top levels of safety, reliability and comfort…

Rail is an environmentally friendly mode of transport, and the brakes, entrance systems, air conditioning and power supply solutions supplied by Knorr-Bremse have a reputation for maximum operational and functional reliability. They are designed to form complete, networked systems that are unique in the market. Customers benefit from reliable, efficient rail vehicles, energy savings and reduced life cycle costs…

As a developer and manufacturer of safety-critical products, Knorr-Bremse is uncompromising in its commitment to quality. The globally standardized Knorr-Bremse Production system (KPS) provides the basis for best-in-class production based on a proactive zero-defects culture.” (extracts from Knorr-Bremse Group’s annual report, 2019)

In addition to world class braking systems, the company's portfolio includes intelligent door systems, control components, and air conditioning systems for rail vehicles. In 2019, the Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems division recorded revenues of €3,656.1 million.

Bombardier Inc.

Bombardier Inc. is a Canadian multinational manufacturer of business jets and rail vehicles and systems. With over 68,000 employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation, commercial and rail transportation markets. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index.