1945 to 1984: Post-war period and reconstruction
1945
- Base plant in Berlin confiscated and dismantled after WWII
1945 to 1953
- Development and production of braking devices resumes in West Germany
- New company headquarters established in Munich
1960 to 1980
- KE control valve becomes UIC standard
- Knorr-Bremse enters the US market with the AAR DB-60 valve for rail vehicles
