One year after Knorr-Bremse’s acquisition of KB Signaling, the leading control, command, and signalling (CCS) business unit based in Grain Valley, Missouri, USA, the company has been integrated into Knorr-Bremse Group.
In the course of a successful first business year with strong profit, KB Signaling has further optimised its operations, portfolio, and further strengthened customer focus – becoming an even more comprehensive partner for rail signalling solutions worldwide. Fully in line with Knorr-Bremse’s BOOST strategic programme, KB Signaling is thereby making a key contribution to the sustainable growth and long-term development of Knorr-Bremse.
“Rail mobility is increasingly driven by the seamless interaction of two safety-critical elements: rail vehicles and infrastructure. So, it was entirely logical that we should enter the rail signaling business. By providing solutions for trains and trackside, we continue to make a major contribution to improving and accelerating rail traffic while enhancing safety and reliability in rail networks,” said Nicolas Lange, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG with global responsibility for the Rail Division.
The entry into international markets reflects Knorr-Bremse’s broader approach to deliver customised control, command, and signalling (CCS) offerings worldwide. In the mid-term, Knorr-Bremse has set its sights on Europe and Asia, where the company aims to benefit from the dynamic growth of local rail markets through, for example, partnerships and possible acquisitions.
KB Signaling’s products are divided into track-based and train-based solutions. The former includes electronic signalling elements on or alongside railway tracks including solutions for interlockings, level crossings and track circuits, as well as systems for the intelligent condition monitoring of tracks and switches, complete with data analytics (Wayside Intelligence) and automated solutions for making railroad crossings even safer. Vehicle-based solutions include train control, Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and train monitoring functions.
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