Press Releases

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) launched an air-filtration innovation, called BlueFilter, to provide a clean, healthy environment for passengers on metro and trains. The TÜV-tested filter continuously provides fresh and clean air onboard metro and railcars by removing more than 90 percent of contaminants per air cycle.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a 20,000-sqm, state-of-the-art green factory for developing and manufacturing brakes, as well as maintaining brakes and couplers for transit vehicles. Once complete, the new facility in Bochum will be a DGNB Gold-certified property, in recognition of its sustainable and innovative design

Wabtec Corporation’s Vapor Stone Rail Systems celebrated its continued investment in Plattsburgh with the grand opening of its plant on Arizona Ave. The new 60,000-sq-ft facility, which is the company’s second plant adjacent to the Plattsburgh International Airport, supports the company’s continued growth by increasing its manufacturing capabilities and adding warehouse space.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today the appointment of Lilian Leroux as President of Transit. Lilian has spent more than 18 years with both Faiveley Transport and Wabtec in a variety of global leadership and commercial roles across the transit sector. These include UK Managing Director (2004-2009), Global Services Leader (2009-2014) and most recently, President of the Brakes & Safety Group (2014-2019).

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) said it will exhibit at InnoTrans, the railway industry’s largest trade fair, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from Sept. 18-25. At the event, the company will focus on three key areas: Passenger Experience, Green Solutions and Whole-Life Support. Each will be represented in Freight Rail and Passenger Transit solutions on display, as well as in connectivity technologies.