1985-1990

• 1985: Takeover by Heinz Hermann Thiele
• Restructuring and concentration on braking technology for rail and commercial vehicles
• Breakup of the legal corporate structure and creation of two divisions

1990-2000

• Creation of an international production group through subsidiaries and acquisitions
• Joint venture with VEB Berliner Bremswerk and Robert Bosch AG
• Takeover of NYAB and IFE
• Large-scale production of pneumatically-operated disc brakes for commercial vehicles begins

2000-2010

• Global presence expanded
• Knorr-Bremse develops into one of the world’s leading braking technology companies
• Takeover of Westinghouse, Bendix, Zelisko, Microelettrica, Merak
• 2005: 100-year anniversary of the company
• Joint ventures in the booming Chinese and Russian markets