History
2017
70th Anniversary. Great day of the open door with about 2,500 visitors at the location in Kematen/ Ybbs.
2014
Relocation of German IFE division from Wülfrath to Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH in Berlin
Introduction of Entrance System Generation 4
2009
Relocation of Austrian headquarters to new building in Kematen/Ybbs
Take over of Hübner‘s business sector automatic door systems for rail vehicles
2008
Acquisition of the Czech competitor IGE
2007
60th anniversary of IFE!
2006
Foundation of IFE China as a joint venture with Victall
Relocation of the operator assembling to Czech Republic plant
2005
Sales growth and increased market requirements demand the further expansion of the up-to-date door leaf production at our subsidiary IFE C.R.
2003
The Material Handling field is sold through a management buy-out and transformed into IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH with effect from September 1, 2003.
Through this strategic step, Knorr-Bremse GmbH, Division IFE, intends as a single-source supplier of automatic door systems to meet the future requirements of its customers even more efficiently on a global basis.
2002
Exit of the bus door market
Knorr-Bremse GesmbH, Mödling/Austria, acquires more than 90% in IFE from Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge, Munich.
In August 2002, IFE-AG is transformed into Knorr-Bremse GmbH, Mödling/Austria, meaning the deregistration from the Vienna stock exchange.
2001
Establishment of IFE-CR as the doorleaf factory for Europe
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge, Munich, increases the shares in IFE to more than 90%. www.knorr-bremse.com
2000
Set-up stage of IFE-Iberica (Spain)
Takeover of 100% of the shares in the Transferia Holding B.V., owner of the Dutch door manufacturer Tebel
1999
Acquisition of Tebel Group Netherlands and Australia
Sale of the product division automotive engineering (IFE-Kipperbau) to the company F.X. Meiller GmbH
Foundation of IFE North America for access to the American market
1997
Knorr-Bremse Systems for Rail Vehicles, Munich, takes over 49% of the IFE-AG shares
Foundation of IFE Iberica, Spain
1996
Takeover of the Czech component manufacturer Hady Metall from the Austrian Berndorf AG
1990
Takeover of Kiekert Automatiktüren GmbH in Germany
1986
Registration of 40% of the IFE shares at the Vienna stock exchange
1985
Introduction of first all electric doors to the market
1965
Formation of the former headquarters and production site in Waidhofen/Ybbs
1947
Vienna, Foundation of IFE as Institute for Research and Development (Institut für Forschung und Entwicklung)
