Germany-based braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has signed an agreement to acquire train control management specialist Selectron Systems of Lyss, Switzerland.
This acquisition will help Knorr-Bremse to expand its portfolio to include components and solutions for the automation of rail vehicles.
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Selectron Systems develops advanced solutions for the automation, networking, and control of rail vehicles with reliable and robust components at appropriate cost and enhanced safety standards, Knorr-Bremse said.
As a result of this development, Selectron Systems will be capable of using Knorr-Bremse’s global sales and service network.
The train control management specialist currently employs more than 100 people. The purchase of the company is subject to approval by the anti-trust authorities.
As part of its strategy to expand the business network, Knorr-Bremse has acquired companies such as train doors manufacturer IFE, air-conditioning systems provider Merak and station platform screen doors builder Westinghouse, International Railway Journal reported.
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By GlobalDataOther acquired firms include electro-mechanical and electronic components and systems manufacturer Microelettrica Scientifica and train driving simulators provider Sydac.
In September last year, Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems secured a £28m contract from UK’s Crossrail to provide platform screen doors for deployment in various stations.
The contract will allow Knorr-Bremse to deploy full-height platform screen doors at Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Woolwich Crossrail stations.
