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Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft: Knorr-Bremse acquires Evac business and becomes a world leading supplier of integrated 
sanitary systems for passenger trains 
2021-06-01 / 13:37 
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Press Release 
Munich, June 1, 2021 
 
Knorr-Bremse acquires Evac business and becomes a world leading supplier of integrated sanitary systems for passenger 
trains 
- Evac is a world leading supplier of sanitary systems for regional and high-speed trains, with over 100,000 installed 
units worldwide 
- With the acquisition, Knorr-Bremse becomes a global market leader for fully integrated sanitary systems in commuter 
and high-speed trains 
Munich, June 1, 2021 - Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial 
vehicles systems, is expanding its position in the field of on-board systems by acquiring the Evac business, a world 
leading manufacturer of fully integrated sanitary systems for passenger trains. In 2020, the company achieved sales of 
around EUR 45 million. 
"With the acquisition of Evac, we are expanding our know-how in the field of integrated sanitary systems and 
positioning ourself as a global systems integrator. With its expertise in highly engineered sanitary systems, the Evac 
Group is the ideal addition to our portfolio. Through this acquisition, Knorr-Bremse will become a world leading 
manufacturer of integrated sanitary systems for passenger trains. This market segment will be characterized by 
above-average high growth opportunities in the coming years," explains Dr. Jürgen Wilder, Member of the Executive Board 
of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Rail Vehicle Systems division. 
The acquisition of the Evac Group, consisting of Evac GmbH and the assets of Monogram Train LLC, is made by 
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH, Munich, and Knorr Brake Company, USA. Knorr-Bremse has been active in 
the field of integrated sanitary systems for 30 years and will benefit from the high reputation Evac enjoys among train 
manufacturers and operators and other business partners worldwide. The majority of the Evac Group's more than 100,000 
sanitary systems are installed in Europe, the USA and China. 
"Reliable, integrated sanitary systems are an operationally critical component for train operators, necessary for train 
availability. It is also an important element for passenger comfort. Combined with our expertise in remote diagnosis 
and maintenance, and thanks to our globally represented service network, we can offer vehicle builders and operators a 
high level of added value in the form of reliable service that is available at all times, including for sanitary 
systems," explains Harald Schneider, Member of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH 
and responsible for the Sanitary Systems business unit. 
The Evac Group was founded in 1968 and has a total of 192 employees at the Evac GmbH headquarters in Wedel, Germany, 
and at the Monogram Train LLC site in Carson, California, USA, generating sales of around EUR 45 million, around 40% of 
which in the aftermarket business. Evac's vacuum toilet systems are used in trains of leading train manufacturers. The 
highly engineered sanitary systems use vacuum technology to provide hygienic, water-saving and clean wastewater 
disposal. The company has a global customer base in more than 40 countries that has trusted in the reliability and 
efficiency of Evac Group solutions for over 50 years. 
Knorr-Bremse (ISIN: DE000KBX1006, Ticker symbol: KBX) is the global market leader for braking systems and a leading 
supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products make a decisive contribution to greater 
safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world. About 29,700 employees at over 100 sites in 
more than 30 countries use their competence and motivation to satisfy customers worldwide with products and services. 
In 2020, Knorr-Bremse's two divisions together generated revenues of EUR 6.2 billion. For 115 years the company has 
been the industry innovator, driving innovation in mobility and transportation technologies with an edge in connected 
system solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany's most successful industrial companies and profits from the key global 
megatrends: urbanization, sustainability, digitization and mobility. 
Media contact: 
Alexandra Bufe, Tel: +49 (0)89 3547 1402, E-mail: alexandra.bufe@knorr-bremse.com 
Julian Ebert, Tel. +49 (0)89 3547 1497, E-mail julian.ebert@knorr-bremse.com 
Investor Relations: Andreas Spitzauer 
Tel: +49 89 3547 182310 / +49 175 5281320, E-Mail: andreas.spitzauer@knorr-bremse.com 
 
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Language:     English 
Company:      Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft 
              Moosacher Str. 80 
              80809 Munich 
              Germany 
Phone:        +49 89 3547 0 
E-mail:       info@knorr-bremse.com 
Internet:     www.knorr-bremse.com 
ISIN:         DE000KBX1006 
WKN:          KBX100 
Indices:      MDAX 
Listed:       Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, 
              Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Vienna Stock Exchange (Third Market (MTF)) 
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