Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail vehicles and trucks. Also we manufacture on-board systems such as doors, air conditioning and electronic management systems for rail vehicles. With design, marketing and servicing centres, the range is represented in 30 countries around the world including Australia, employing nearly 30,000 people globally and 450 people in Australia.
Knorr-Bremse Australia was founded 1987. In 2013 the Knorr-Bremse Group celebrated the inauguration of its new braking systems, doors and HVAC plant in Granville. The new facility provides almost 16,000 square meters of office and production space and is now the foremost provider for OE and aftermarket services for transport brakes, doors and HVAC in Australia.
As a technology leader, through its products the company has been making a decisive contribution to greater safety by road and rail since the company was founded in Germany in 1905.
What we do – keep the transport industry running!
Original Equipment
Knorr-Bremse is in the business of design and supply of brake, door, HVAC and power supply system components for use on rolling stock and commercial vehicles, and related systems.
Aftermarket
- Parts supply for our systems
- Repair and maintenance
- Engineering support
- Field service
- Modernisation and upgrades
Knorr-Bremse With Its Six Sites Across Australia and a Team of 470 People
The team consists of:
- 65 Engineers
- 210 Tradespeople
- 18 Project Management
- 40 Support
- 62 Logistics
- 75 Sales & Marketing
Knorr-Bremse’s Local Management Team
Sharing responsibility in a far-sighted approach based on experience and expertise: An outstanding management team guides the progress of the location.
Granville NSW 2142
Australia
Fax: +61 288636510
mid.aus@sigma-hvac.com
Knorr-Bremse Australia Management Team
Michael McLellan
Managing Director
Leo van Ryswyk
Director, Sales & Engineering
Joseph Schembri
Director – Rail HVAC
Michael Roche
General Manager CVS
Anthony Fry
Group Manager, SIGMA MID
Rita Heine
General Manager - Integrated Business Planning
Gareth Pilling
Quality Manager
George Sabbouh
Group Financial Controller
Paul O´Brien
Human Resources Manager
David Dupen
Head of Operations
Eran Kam
Business Unit Manager Freight