Microelettrica Scientifica

Today, thanks to its membership of the Microelettrica Scientifica group, which it has been part of since 2011, CometFans is also able to provide its customers with all the local support they need in many areas of the world.

Microelettrica Scientifica is a world-leading company in the production of contactors, breakers, protection relays and resistors for applications in rail transport, urban mobility and industry. Facilities in the United States, South Africa, China, India, Brazil and Turkey can provide immediate assistance and offer high potential for localised production activities, while maintaining the high level of expertise and quality that Microelettrica and CometFans customers are accustomed to.

Knorr-Bremse

The Knorr-Bremse group, to which the entire Microelettrica group belongs, has its main headquarters in Munich and is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles and rail vehicles. As a technological pioneer, Knorr-Bremse has been decisively leading the development, production and distribution of modern braking systems for over 110 years. In 2014 the group achieved a turnover of €5.2 billion, employing more than 23,000 people worldwide.

In the rail vehicle systems sector, Knorr-Bremse equips local transport vehicles – such as metro trains and trams – as well as freight trains, locomotives, passenger trains and high-speed trains, with highly developed products. In addition to braking systems, Knorr-Bremse’s product offering also includes intelligent door systems, air conditioning systems, energy supply systems, control components and wipers, platform screen doors, friction materials and driver assistance systems. Knorr-Bremse also offers driving simulators and e-learning systems for optimal training of railway personnel. The commercial vehicle systems division offers its customers braking systems for trucks, buses, trailers and agricultural machinery. In the field of support systems, Knorr-Bremse is a leader in both electronic control and driver assistance systems and air treatment. Further product fields are represented by powertrain systems and rotary dampers for diesel engines.

Making mobility safe – this is Knorr-Bremse’s daily mission. With its range of products, Knorr-Bremse makes a substantial contribution to guaranteeing rail and road safety worldwide. Over one billion people worldwide rely on Knorr-Bremse systems every day.