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Facts & Figures Facts & Figures 2009 Knorr-Bremse Group Knorr-Bremse Group Knorr-Bremse AG Corporate Communications Facts & Figures Moosacher Straße 80 80809 Munich Germany Phone: +49 89 3547-0 Fax: +49 89 3547-2767 e-mail: [email protected] You can find further 2009 | english information at: www.knorr-bremse.com ContentS 03 | Knorr-Bremse Group 10 | Rail Vehicle Systems 12 | Commercial Vehicle Systems 14 | People and Careers 17 | Cooperation in Research and Development 18 | Contact Addresses 2 Facts & Figures 2009 Corporate Profile As the world‘s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and com- mercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse’s mission is to make modern mobility safe and controllable. other lines of business include automated door systems and air conditioning systems for rail vehicles and torsional vibration dam- pers for internal combustion engines. the Knorr-Bremse Group is divided into two divisions: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. 3 Knorr-Bremse g r o u p History 1905 1985 Georg Knorr founds Knorr-Bremse GmbH Heinz Hermann thiele acquires the majority in Berlin. of the shares previously held by Dr. Jens von Bandemer and gradually becomes 1918 – 1926 sole owner of Knorr-Bremse. together with Knorr-Bremse sets new technological stan- the company‘s international orientation, dards for freight trains with its pneumatic the focus on the two divisions, Rail Vehicle brakes. Knorr-Bremse becomes europe’s Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems, biggest manufacturer of brake systems for that thiele initiated make Knorr-Bremse the rail vehicles. world‘s leading manufacturer of braking systems in both sectors. 1922 Development of pneumatic brake system 1996 for commercial vehicles begins. Series production of pneumatic disc brakes for commercial vehicles begins. 1931 – 1939 the Hildebrand-Knorr brake system (HIK 1999 brake) sweeps the market and becomes the the commercial vehicle brakes division standard system in 17 different countries. By of Robert Bosch GmbH is integrated 1939, 90% of all German trucks from 7 t – into Knorr-Bremse, complementing the 16 t are equipped with Knorr-Bremse company‘s activities in the field of electronic brakes. brake control. 1945 2002 the Knorr-Bremse plant in Berlin is confisca- In 2002 Knorr-Bremse acquires Bendix Com- ted and dismantled at the end of the 2nd mercial Vehicle Systems, one of the leading World War. U.S. manufacturers of air brakes and ABS anti-lock braking systems for commercial 1945 – 1953 vehicles. Development and manufacture of braking equipment resumes in the western part of 2005 Germany. Company headquarters move to the Knorr-Bremse Group celebrates its Munich. centenary. 1960 – 1980 2009 Knorr-Bremse plays a leading role in the In fiscal 2009 the Knorr-Bremse Group development of braking technology for posted sales of eUR 2.76 billion and rail and commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse employed 14,432 people. the company establishes the new UIC standard with its Ke celebrated the 150th anniversary of the control valve. birth of its founder Georg Knorr. 4 Facts & Figures 2009 At a Glance KNORR-BREMSE GROUP 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Sales eUR mill. 2,743 3,121 3,251 3,384 2,761 Income before taxation eUR mill. 246 294 310 291 147 net income eUR mill. 154 185 198 192 99 employees (as per Dec. 31) 12,119 13,035 13,943 14,999 14,432 Personnel costs eUR mill. 538 592 622 686 641 Balance-sheet total eUR mill. 1,607 1,646 1,735 1,788 1,664 Capital expenditure (without investments in financial assets) EUR mill. 114 107 140 134 101 Depreciation (without investments in financial assets) EUR mill. 97 104 113 115 118 Incoming orders eUR mill. 2,849 3,541 3,767 3,209 3,185 Research and development EUR mill. 133 141 159 171 153 expenditure the Americas 22.5 % 3,500 3,384 3,251 3,121 3,000 2,743 2,761 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 Asia, 0 europe Australia 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 58.9 % 18.6 % Group sales in eUR millions Group sales by region As a result of the global financial and eco- strategic position with two divisions, Rail nomic crisis, sales were down from eUR Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle 3.38 billion in 2008 to eUR 2.76 billion in Systems, in markets that developed diffe- 2009. In a difficult economic environment, rently. the company benefited from its strong 5 Knorr-Bremse g r o u p Group capital expenditure and depreciation in eUR millions 114 2005 97 107 2006 104 140 2007 113 134 2008 115 101 2009 118 Capital expenditure Depreciation net income for the Knorr-Bremse Group assets, which was less than in the previous was down 48.6% in the year under review year (2008: eUR 134.2 million). to eUR 98.7 million (2008: eUR 191.9 milli- on). net return on sales reached 3.6% Depreciation, including regular amortization (2008: 5.7%). of goodwill from acquisitions, showed a slight increase across the Group, rising from In 2009, the Knorr-Bremse Group invested eUR 114.7 million in 2008 to eUR 117.7 milli- eUR 100.6 million in fixed and intangible on in the year under review. Global Presence Knorr-Bremse maintains a global presence in 25 coun- tries with more than 65 sites. 6 Facts & Figures 2009 Research and Development the role of research and development in the supply industry re- mains of crucial importance. As the technology leader in the field of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse develops innovative products distinguished by high levels of safety, quality, and reliability. expenditure on research and development 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Research and development eUR mill. 133 141 159 171 153 7 Knorr-Bremse g r o u p organizational Structure the Knorr-Bremse Group is structured regionally and according to divisions. the parent company, Knorr-Bremse AG, provides an umbrella both for regional companies in the europe, Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region and also the supra-regional “Rail Vehicle Systems“ and “Commercial Vehicle Systems“ divisions. this structure enables the company to respond to the specific needs of regional markets but at the same time allows it to achieve cross-divisional and location-independent synergies. Knorr-Bremse AG Divided into two corporate divisions europe north South Asia/ Africa America America Australia Middle east Rail Vehicle Systems Commercial Vehicle Systems Regional Regional Regional holding holding holding company for company for company for north South Asia/ America America Australia Regionalization and globalization 8 Facts & Figures 2009 executive Board and Supervisory Board executive Board Dr. Raimund Klinkner Klaus Deller Dr. Dieter Wilhelm Dr. Lorenz Zwingmann Chairman since May 1, 2009 Left the Board on March 31, 2009: Jens theuerkorn Supervisory Board Heinz Hermann thiele Munich Chairman entrepreneur Dr. eduard Gerum* Manfred Wennemer Rosenheim (since March 20, 2009) First Deputy Chairman Bensheim Vice President R&D Brake Systems, Second Deputy Chairman Knorr-Bremse Former Chairman of the executive Board Systeme für nutzfahrzeuge GmbH of Continental AG Dr. Hans-Peter Binder Daniela Fischer* Berg Bruckmühl Retd. Member of the Board of Management of Head of the legal office of the IG Metall trade Deutsche Bank AG, Munich Branch Union, Munich office Klaus Gegenfurtner* Heinz Hausner* Aidenbach Salzweg toolmaker Assistant Representative of the IG Metall trade Knorr-Bremse Systeme für nutzfahrzeuge GmbH Union, Passau office elfriede Hilger* Dr. Kurt Kiethe Munich Munich Chairperson of the General Works Council of Attorney at law Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH Chairperson of the Works Council of Knorr-Bremse AG, Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH, Munich Plant, and KB Media GmbH Dr. Wolfram Mörsdorf Werner Ratzisberger* (since november 6, 2009) Aldersbach essen Chairperson of the Works Council of Knorr-Bremse Retd. Member of the executive Board of Systeme für nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, Aldersbach Plant thyssen-Krupp AG Dr. h. c. Horst Zimmer Lampertheim-Hofheim Retd. Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG * elected by the employees 9 Knorr-Bremse g r o u p Rail Vehicle Systems Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems is the leading manufacturer of braking systems for mass transit and long-distance rail networks. Knorr-Bremse braking systems are used in high-speed trains as well as locomotives, self-powered trains, subways, street cars, and freight vehicles. the product portfolio also includes door systems and air conditioning systems. the division employed nearly 8,300 people and posted sales of eUR 1.55 billion in fiscal 2009. A trAdition of sAfety, dern driver assistance systems, and auxilia- customer focus, And ry devices such as the eDt 101 derailment innovAtion detector. Knorr-Bremse products are used Knorr-Bremse supplies customized solu- around the globe to enhance the safety tions for all vehicle types and operating and comfort of rail vehicles. environments worldwide. In the past the company has further enhanced customer benefit and strengthened its market positi- 1,600 1,553 on with a series of innovations in the OEM 1,431 1,400 braking system segment that include the 1,304 1,174 oil-free compressor, the MBS modular bra- 1,200 king system, the eP2002 decentralized bra- 991 ke control system, the eP Compact braking 1,000 system, the linear eddy current brake, and 800 the advanced and efficient CFCB compact freight car brake. 600 What do all Knorr-Bremse systems have in 400 common? A high degree of reliability and 200 optimal design to meet customers’ needs. In addition to braking systems, the Knorr- 0 Bremse product portfolio also includes IFe 2005
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