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EQS-News: Knorr-Bremse sells Kiepe Electric to Heramba

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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Munich, February 6, 2024 – Knorr-Bremse has sold Kiepe Electric, based in Düsseldorf, to Heramba.

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Munich, February 6, 2024 – Knorr-Bremse has sold Kiepe Electric, based in Düsseldorf, to Heramba.
Overall, however, only a small amount of synergy could be achieved between Kiepe Electric and the Rail Vehicle Systems division, which is why we made the decision to separate from Kiepe Electric.
With the sale of Kiepe Electric, we have now reached another important milestone, and Kiepe Electric will be able to focus clearly on its own strengths and business”.
The transaction consists of the acquisition of all Kiepe Electric business activities and all employees by Heramba GmbH, based in Berlin.

Gatik’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, Arjun Narang, Honored as a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Automotive News has named Arjun Narang, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Gatik, a 2023 Rising Star.

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Automotive News has named Arjun Narang, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Gatik, a 2023 Rising Star.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911787404/en/
Arjun Narang, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Gatik, honored as a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star.
"I am deeply honored to receive the 2023 Rising Star award during such a pivotal time in the autonomous transportation industry," said Arjun Narang, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, Gatik.
In 2022, Gatik’s Chief Engineer and co-founder, Apeksha Kumavat, was honored as a 2022 Rising Star by Automotive News .

Gatik Named to Fast Company’s 2023 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies .

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Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies .
Everyone on this list does something completely, uniquely different, yet, they all have one thing in common: innovation,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year.
The feature provides a firsthand look at the inspiring and innovative efforts of companies across all sectors of the economy.

EQS-News: Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft: Knorr-Bremse AG Profits from High Customer Demand with Increased Revenues and Profitability

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Knorr-Bremse achieved a pleasing result in the first nine months of 2022 and significantly increased its revenues in very uncertain times.

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Knorr-Bremse achieved a pleasing result in the first nine months of 2022 and significantly increased its revenues in very uncertain times.
The order intake at Knorr-Bremse AG in the first nine months of 2022 increased significantly by 17.4% versus the prior-year period, amounting to 5,917 million (9M 2021: 5,038 million).
The ongoing high demand is also reflected in the Groups revenues for the first nine months of the year, which have risen by 3.8% to 5,198 million (9M 2021: 5,008 million).
One of Germanys most successful industrial companies, Knorr-Bremse profits from the key global megatrends of urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and automated driving.

Gatik named a TIME Best Invention of 2022 for World-First Fully Driverless Middle Mile Trucking Solution

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Gatik has been named by TIME as a Best Invention of 2022 on its prestigious annual list.

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Gatik has been named by TIME as a Best Invention of 2022 on its prestigious annual list.
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A few months after launching fully driverless deliveries with Walmart, Gatik expanded its fully driverless solution with Canadas leading food and pharmacy retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, Loblaw).
We are humbled to have been named to the 2022 TIME Best Inventions list, said Gautam Narang, Gatiks CEO and co-founder.
In 2022, Gatik was named to Forbes list of Americas Best Startup Employers and by Fast Company as a World Changing Idea.

Gatik Named to FreightWaves’ 2023 FreightTech 25 List

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics has been named to the prestigious FreightTech 25 list which honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry.

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Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics has been named to the prestigious FreightTech 25 list which honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103006388/en/
Companies recognized on the FreightTech 25 list are chosen because of their innovative and disruptive contributions to the freight technology sector.
In addition to the FreightTech 25, Gatik was also named to Forbes list of Americas Best Startup Employers 2022 and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2022 list ; included on Business Insiders Rising Stars of the Self-Driving Industry list; and named to Inc. Magazines Female Founders List in 2022.
In 2022, Gatik was named to Forbes list of Americas Best Startup Employers and by Fast Company as a World Changing Idea.

EQS-News: Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft: Marc Llistosella to Become the New Chief Executive Officer of Knorr-Bremse AG

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Dr.Reinhard Ploss, Chairman of the Knorr-Bremse AG Supervisory Board, said, I am extremely delighted that we have been able to gain Marc Llistosella as the new Chief Executive Officer of Knorr-Bremse.

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Dr.Reinhard Ploss, Chairman of the Knorr-Bremse AG Supervisory Board, said, I am extremely delighted that we have been able to gain Marc Llistosella as the new Chief Executive Officer of Knorr-Bremse.
Before then, he led the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles subsidiary for multiple years as Chief Executive Officer.
Marc Llistosella, designated CEO of KnorrBremseAG: KnorrBremse is a fascinating company and a true icon of German industry.
Frank Weber has taken on the role of Executive Board Spokesman alongside his duties as Chief Financial Officer since mid-March.

Goldman Sachs Recognizes Gatik CEO Gautam Narang Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, is proud to announce that the companys CEO and Co-founder, Gautam Narang, has been named by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022.

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Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, is proud to announce that the companys CEO and Co-founder, Gautam Narang, has been named by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012006056/en/
Goldman Sachs recognizes Gatik CEO Gautam Narang among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022.
Narang will be honored at Goldman Sachs annual Builders and Innovators Summit for achieving industry-first fully driverless milestones in autonomous trucking.
Were delighted to recognize Gautam Narang as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2022, said David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.

Gatik and Loblaw Make History with First Fully Driverless Deployment in Canada

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005279/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005279/en/
Gatik today announced the launch of its fully driverless commercial operations with Canadas leading food and pharmacy retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited.
Since January 2020, Loblaw and Gatik have transported more than 150,000 autonomous deliveries (with a safety driver on board), with a 100 percent safety record.
Gatiks fully driverless deployment today represents the first time that an autonomous trucking company has removed the safety driver from a daily delivery route in Canada, unlocking the true advantages of autonomous delivery for Loblaws customers.
By constraining the operating environment in this way, Gatik has been able to safely achieve fully driverless operations in multiple markets.

Gatik’s Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat, Recognized on the Inc. 2022 Female Founders 100 List

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics is proud to announce that the companys Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat has made Inc.s 2022 Female Founders 100 List .

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Gatik , the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics is proud to announce that the companys Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat has made Inc.s 2022 Female Founders 100 List .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220927005860/en/
Gatik's Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat, Recognized on the Inc. 2022 Female Founders 100 List.
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Inc.s fifth annual Female Founders 100 list honors a bold group of 100 women whose innovations and expertise are shaping the world into a better place.
The exclusive list recognizes founders across all industries who bring with them unique stories of success from each stage of the entrepreneurial journey.