As a comprehensive system supplier, the Hübner Group of Germany provides a wide range of complete systems for articulated buses throughout the world. These systems meet the requirements of both high and low-floor applications, which are simple and cost-effective. The group also manufactures key components for the transportation industry – for rail, bus, airport technology, automotive applications, as well as products for medical technology, life quality, public security and photonics. Its products and services include design and production of folding bellows, vehicle articulation systems, flexible gangways, window systems, PUR moulded foam components, as well as a wide range of products made of rubber and injection moulded plastic.
With Hübner’s Indian facility in Bangalore gearing up for commercial production, Mr. Makarand Shahane, Director, Hübner Interface Systems India Pvt. Ltd., is confident that his company’s products can change the way public transport is being looked upon in countries like India. In an exclusive interview to MOTORINDIA, he said: “Of late, we see a lot of developments in the bus business, especially in public transport. A lot of government initiatives are taken to promote comfortable public transportation. The Indian Government is looking at BRT systems where articulated buses can run very successfully.” The company has introduced its standard and well proven successful articulation systems in the Indian market.
Hübner has also plans for bringing in new articulation systems for heavy duty applications, which are already in use in the BRIC countries, for the Indian market. With its international association, the group always maintains close contact with its customers.
Besides its headquarters at Kassel in Germany, Hübner has locations in Brazil, China, France, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, Sweden, South Africa, Hungary, the UK, the US, and now in India with sales partners and trade representatives in more than 30 countries. Hübner has been doing very well in the railway sector in India. Almost all the rail lines in the country run with Hübner gangways.