Annual Report 2010 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

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Orders for heavy locomotives
Knorr-Bremse also received important orders in the Chinese heavy-duty freight locomotive segment.
The company was commissioned by CNR Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company and CNR
Beijing 7th Railway Transportation Equipment Co. Ltd. to develop and manufacture braking systems
for a total of 450 7200kW locomotives. And CSR Zhuzhou ordered braking systems for more than 700
further locomotives in the same category. The order also included 150 braking systems for 9600kW
locmomotives. In addition, Knorr-Bremse received an order from the CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Company
Ltd. for braking systems for 300 diesel-electric lcomotives.
Knorr-Bremse accesses Japanese high-speed market
Knorr-Bremse has succeeded in accessing the Japanese high-speed train market. In 2010 Japanese
railway company JR East commissioned the company to supply braking components for the traction
bogies of 23 units of the new E5 Shinkansen generation. The high-performance brakes had to be capable
of bringing the Japanese high-speed train safely to a halt from speeds of up to 360 km/h, and
for this purpose Knorr-Bremse developed an ultra-compact lightweight type of brake caliper based on
a tried-and-tested modular design. The brake discs and flexible ISOBAR sintered brake pads were also
specially developed for the extreme demands of possible emergency braking in the event of an earthquake.
tive products has enabled the company to establish a strong footing in this vast metropolis with its 20
million-plus inhabitants. The EP2002 intelligent brake control system, for example, is a huge success
in Shanghai. And as one of the most important sub-suppliers for Shanghai Metro, Knorr-Bremse also
offers rapid, professional aftermarket support: Field service engineers, operations technicians and
other specialists ensure the smooth running of systems round the clock. Rapid delivery of original
spare parts is also guaranteed: In Suzhou, Shanghai and Wuxi the necessary components are manufactured
either in-house or by joint ventures. And the company’s own logistics department ensures
fast, efficient transportation and delivery.