Germany’s Knorr-Bremse has announced plans to establish a production base for railway vehicle components in Japan. The aims are to strengthen its domestic supply and service capabilities, make greater use of local sourcing while maintaining quality, and position Japan as a hub for the Asian market.
Knorr-Bremse, headquartered in Munich, Germany, explained why it is considering establishing a production base in Japan for products used in railway vehicles. Specifically, its primary objective is to streamline manufacturing, sales and after-sales support for Japanese railway operators.
Its second objective is to establish a system that makes greater use of locally sourced products while maintaining the highest level of quality. This is intended to enhance the company’s competitiveness in the Japanese market.
The third objective is to make Japan a hub for the Asian railway business. The company aims to use Japan as a base to facilitate business with South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.