Hungarian automotive industry: week 40
Kecskemét, Miskolc, Győr: aircraft manufacturing, supplier industry, Audi development. Let’s recap what week 40 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.10.10 11:03
Knorr-Bremse Air Supply: compressors and electronic air supply for every application
For the supply and intelligent distribution of compressed air to the various on-board consumers, Knorr-Bremse supplies highly integrated systems that are as reliable as they are durable and efficient. Increasingly they can also be controlled electrically.
2016.09.25 11:14
TruckServices: Knorr-Bremse launches new aftermarket brand
At the automechanika 2016 trade fair in Frankfurt am Main (13-17 Sept.) Knorr-Bremse will be presenting the new TruckServices brand under which it is to deliver its full range of aftermarket services in the future.
2016.09.09 11:13
Knorr-Bremse presents groundbreaking solutions for the commercial vehicle of the future at IAA 2016
New types of driver assistance systems and automated driving functions will be the central focus of Knorr-Bremse’s display the IAA 2016 trade fair, including specific solutions for safe and efficient mobility on the roads.
2016.09.08 11:36
Hungarian automotive industry: week 34
Kirchhoff hands over new warehouse, Knorr-Bresme establishes new brand for aftermarket products, new local orders keep Hungary’s bus manufacturing busy. Let’s recap what week 34 brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2016.08.29 11:23
Hungarian automotive industry: week 25
Leave supporters win Brexit vote, foreshadowing serious economic consequences. We made interviews before and after the vote, where automakers sent a message about what’s to be expected next.
2016.06.27 00:07
Knorr-Bremse invests HUF 5.3bln in Budapest unit
The supplier’s Rail Systems division will create 300 jobs with a new HUF 5.3 billion (€17 million) investment in Budapest, boosting the site’s headcount to over 1,500 people.
2016.06.21 21:50
Hungarian automotive industry: week 23
Week 23 was all about bus manufacturing, suppliers and student competitions. Let´s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.06.12 20:41
AHAI holds general meeting to elect presidency members
The Association of Hungarian Automotive Industry (AHAI) held a general meeting this week to elect new members to its leadership.
2016.05.18 16:58
First graduates from Kecskemét College´s dual educational system
Kecskemét College was the first Hungarian higher educational institute to grant such highly practice-oriented degrees in the country. The first group of graduates received their diplomas at the last weekend of February.
2016.03.03 10:49
Hungarian automotive industry: week 40
Festo, BorgWarner hand over new production units in Hungary. Knorr-Bremse to give another politician to the government, QFD holds supplier conference.
2015.10.04 12:15
Major automotive B2B meeting held in Kecskemét
On September 22, engineering consultancy QFD Mérnöki Tanácsadó Iroda Kft. held the 4th Automotive Supplier Conference in Kecskemét.
2015.10.01 16:22
Former Knorr-Bremse chief-executive to join Hungarian government
The Minister of National Economy has recommended appointing István Lepsényi secretary of state for economic regulation.
2015.10.01 12:47
Hungarian automotive industry: week 32
Last week saw a surge in supplier-related news: the Samvardhana Motherson Group is investing HUF 30 million in Kecskemét, Bosch hands over new development centre and Knorr-Bremse celebrates 20 years of R&D in Hungary.
2015.08.09 23:34
Knorr-Bremse celebrate two decades of R&D in Hungary
On July 31, the Hungarian research and development base of German brake and safety systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft. celebrated its 20th anniversary.
2015.08.04 12:01
Hungarian automotive industry: week 4
Last week saw a new model launch at Mercedes Kecskemét, changes in the management of top Hungarian suppliers and OEMs expressing their concerns regarding the Electronic Trade and Transport Control System (EKÁER).
2015.01.26 01:39
Knorr-Bremse appoints new plant director in Kecskemét
Attila Bíró will replace István Lepsényi as CEO at Knorr-Bremse´s Kecskemét plant. Bíró has been chief operating officer (COO) at Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft. since 2010.
2015.01.22 11:56
Hungarian automotive industry: week 50
Last week, SZEngine from Széchenyi István University unveiled their new engine designed for the Formula Student racing series, a number of suppliers announced development projects and new Audi models were presented to the public.
2014.12.14 18:34
Knorr-Bremse complete HUF 1 billion investment project
Knorr-Bremse Kft., manufacturer of braking systems for railway and commercial vehicles, have completed a HUF 1.3 billion R&D project, aided by a HUF 227.46 million non-refundable support from New Széchenyi Plan funds.
2014.12.10 19:53
Interview with Knorr Bremse Brake Systems CEO István Lepsényi
We interviewed István Lepsényi, the CEO of Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek about the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on the automotive industry, the performance of Knorr-Bremse in 2014 and the prospects of Hungarian bus manufacturing.
2014.12.03 22:22
Hungarian automotive industry: week 46
Last week, we paid a visit to Audi´s Győr-based car factory, Rába reported on decreasing revenues and net loan and several suppliers made important announcements. BKK will buy another 200 new buses but it seems Hungarian manufacturers are still not favoured.
2014.11.16 23:09
BME FRT wins TechTogether
Not only the 18 teams that took part in TechTogether attained expertise and awards but they also had the opportunity to expand their networking with companies and organizations in the automotive sector.
2014.11.08 11:15
Auto industry to undergo major transformation
The Conference of Automotive Supplier Relations was held in the last week of October in Győr, Hungary, where a number of speakers described the trends shaping the present and future of the automotive sector.
2014.11.01 12:21
Knorr Bremse CEO: "Our suppliers compete in the global market"
At this year´s Industry Days event, Attila Bíró, the CEO of Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft., held a presentation on supplier opportunities in connection with development projects planned for the next term.
2014.08.01 10:50
Knorr-Bremse inaugurates new plant in Kecskemét
Hungary´s biggest competitive advantage is speed, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the inauguration ceremony of Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft.´s new plant in Kecskemét, Hungary.
2014.03.28 09:47
