Knorr-Bremse Prepares for IPO

German brake maker Knorr-Bremse has been in business since 1905, but shares are going public for the first time.

Last year, Knorr-Bremse had $7.2 billion in revenue. It controls a large share of the market in pneumatic commercial and train brakes. With almost 30,000 employees divided between 30 facilities, the company has a global reach. In the United States, its major brands include Bendix and New York Air Brake.

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Mike Geylin
Mike Geylin

Mike Geylin is the Editor-in-Chief at Hagman Media. Geylin has been in automotive communications for five decades working in all aspects of the industry from OEM to supplier to motorsports as well as reporting for both newspapers and magazines on the industry.