5 Exhibitors to Visit at InnoTrans Berlin 2026

Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

Five stands worth planning around at InnoTrans 2026

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 runs from 22 to 25 September at Berliner Messegelände (Berlin ExpoCenter City), one of Europe's largest exhibition venues. The show draws thousands of exhibitors across rolling stock, rail infrastructure, signalling, electrification, and digital systems, making a comprehensive walk of the floor impractical within a single day without a plan.

The five companies in this Shared Spotlight, Siemens Industry Software (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd., ZF India Pvt Ltd, VOESTALPINE PRECISION STRIP AB, SKF India Ltd., and HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD., collectively address a range of buyer jobs that frequently converge during rolling stock procurement and fleet overhaul programs: digital lifecycle management, chassis and safety components, precision strip materials, bearing and sealing supply, and fire-rated connectivity for new builds and retrofits. Grouping these visits reduces decision-making overhead for engineers and procurement managers who would otherwise need to locate and qualify each supplier independently across the hall.

Why these exhibitors

A set built around rolling stock procurement and fleet engineering tasks

These five companies are grouped because their products and services address overlapping phases of a rolling stock program: design and simulation software from Siemens Industry Software, driveline and safety components from ZF India, precision strip steel for tight-tolerance assemblies from VOESTALPINE PRECISION STRIP AB, axlebox bearings and condition monitoring from SKF India, and fire-rated connectors and cabling from HARTING INDIA. A buyer working across more than one of these categories can cover meaningful ground in a single focused walk. This grouping reflects paid placement by the exhibitors listed and does not represent a ranking or endorsement.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Download the exhibitor cards before you arrive Each exhibitor card contains a specific buyer profile and a clear reason to stop. Review them the evening before so you can qualify each stand against your own sourcing priorities in under two minutes on the floor.
Anchor your route to Hall 12 HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD. has a confirmed location at Hall 12, Stand 310. Use that stand as a fixed anchor point and plan the rest of your visits outward from there to avoid unnecessary backtracking across Berliner Messegelände.
Match each stand to a specific job The exhibitor cards are written around distinct buyer roles: software evaluation, component sourcing, materials qualification, and connectivity specification. If a card's buyer profile does not match your role on this trip, skip that stand and reallocate the time.
Book follow-up meetings before you leave the hall InnoTrans is a four-day show, but exhibitor meeting slots fill quickly on days one and two. Use any downtime between stand visits to confirm follow-up appointments directly with stand staff rather than waiting until you return to your hotel.

Floor-planning tip Block a single 90-minute window on the morning of day one specifically for these five stands, treating them as a structured sourcing sprint before the afternoon sessions and networking events begin.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Start at Hall 12 and work outward

Beginning at HARTING INDIA's confirmed position in Hall 12, Stand 310 gives the route a fixed geographic start point, allowing visitors to sequence the remaining four stands in proximity order rather than crossing the venue multiple times.

1Siemens Industry Software (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock engineer, systems integrator, or rail program manager evaluating software tools to reduce physical prototype dependency or unify engineering and maintenance data.
2ZF India Pvt ltdPrioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock procurement engineer or maintenance planner sourcing suspension, braking, or door system components and want to understand ZF India's supply capacity and lead times for your fleet.
3VOESTALPINE PRECISION STRIP ABPrioritize this contact if you are a rail vehicle component manufacturer sourcing precision strip steel for air-brake valve assemblies, compressor internals, or other tight-tolerance strip applications.
4SKF India Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing axlebox bearings, bogie seals, or predictive maintenance technology for passenger or freight rolling stock procurement or overhaul programs.
5HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD.Prioritize this stand if you are a rolling-stock engineer or fleet procurement manager sourcing compact, high-current connectors and fire-rated data cabling for new builds or retrofit programs.Hall 12 · Stand 310

Siemens Industry Software (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd.

Industrial software for digital twin, simulation, and product lifecycle management

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock engineer, systems integrator, or rail program manager evaluating software tools to reduce physical prototype dependency or unify engineering and maintenance data.Read more

About

Siemens Industry Software (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, the division of Siemens AG that develops and markets software tools for product design, simulation, manufacturing, and lifecycle management. The company operates under the siemens.com domain and serves industrial customers across rail, automotive, aerospace, and related sectors.

The division is known for its Xcelerator portfolio, which integrates digital twin technology with engineering simulation and manufacturing execution tools. Rail and transit manufacturers use these tools to compress development cycles, validate system performance before physical prototyping, and manage configuration data across long vehicle lifecycles.

At InnoTrans Berlin 2026

InnoTrans Berlin is the primary international venue for rail technology procurement, and Siemens Digital Industries Software participates in that context as a supplier to rolling stock manufacturers, systems integrators, and rail infrastructure operators. Visitors can expect to discuss how digital twin and simulation software applies to traction system design, onboard systems validation, and lifecycle data management for trains and urban transit vehicles.

Xcelerator portfolio covering CAD, simulation, and PLM in a connected environmentDigital twin applications for rolling stock development and validationManufacturing execution and quality management tools for rail supply chainsConfiguration and variant management across long vehicle service livesIntegration paths between engineering data and operational maintenance systemsDigital TwinPLM SoftwareRail SimulationLifecycle Management

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock engineer, systems integrator, or rail program manager evaluating software tools to reduce physical prototype dependency or unify engineering and maintenance data.

What to ask at the booth

Which Xcelerator modules are most commonly deployed by rolling stock OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers?
How does your digital twin toolchain connect design data to in-service maintenance workflows?
What does a typical implementation timeline look like for a mid-size rail vehicle program?
How do you handle configuration management across vehicle variants and long service lives?
Can your simulation environment be integrated with existing CAD or ERP systems already in use at our facility?

ZF India Pvt ltd

Driveline, chassis, and safety systems for rail and commercial transport

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock procurement engineer or maintenance planner sourcing suspension, braking, or door system components and want to understand ZF India's supply capacity and lead times for your fleet.Read more

About

ZF India Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global supplier of driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety systems. The parent group operates across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and rail applications, with ZF India serving as a manufacturing and sales presence for the subcontinent market.

ZF's rail portfolio spans dampers, rubber-metal components, door systems, and braking technology used by transit operators and rolling stock manufacturers worldwide. The group's scale across multiple transport segments means buyers in rail procurement can cross-reference component availability against road and off-highway supply chains, which is relevant for operators running mixed fleets or evaluating total lifecycle costs.

At InnoTrans Berlin 2026

ZF India is participating at InnoTrans Berlin 2026, where the broader ZF group typically presents its rail-specific portfolio including suspension components, door drive systems, and braking solutions relevant to urban transit and mainline rolling stock. Visitors with sourcing responsibilities in rail subsystems should expect the stand to reflect ZF's current product range for this segment, though specific product launches or live demonstrations have not been confirmed in available pre-show materials.

Rail suspension and damping componentsDoor drive and actuation systems for rolling stockBraking technology for urban and mainline railRubber-metal primary and secondary suspension elementsZF India's manufacturing and supply chain footprint for the Asia-Pacific regionRail SuspensionDoor SystemsBrakingDriveline

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a rolling stock procurement engineer or maintenance planner sourcing suspension, braking, or door system components and want to understand ZF India's supply capacity and lead times for your fleet.

What to ask at the booth

Which rail product lines are manufactured in India versus sourced from other ZF plants?
What is the current lead time and supply chain structure for rail suspension components shipped to European operators?
How does ZF India support aftermarket and spare parts for rail customers outside the subcontinent?
Are there certification updates for any braking or door system products relevant to European rail standards such as TSI or EN norms?
What integration support does ZF offer when its subsystems are specified into a new rolling stock platform?

VOESTALPINE PRECISION STRIP AB

Cold-rolled precision strip steel products—including saw bimetal, razor/scalpel, valve and doctor blade strip—for the most demanding industrial applications.

Read company profilePrioritize this contact if you are a rail vehicle component manufacturer sourcing precision strip steel for air-brake valve assemblies, compressor internals, or other tight-tolerance strip applications.Read more

About

voestalpine Precision Strip AB, headquartered in Munkfors, Sweden and operating since 1934, is the cold-rolled precision strip steel production entity within voestalpine's Metal Forming Division. The Munkfors site is one of three production locations across Austria and Sweden, supported by service centers in the United States and China. The business unit employs approximately 1,100 people and exports to more than 70 countries. Its core product lines cover bimetal saw strip, high-carbon and martensitic stainless strip for razor and scalpel blades, flapper valve strip for compressors and air-brake systems, and doctor, coater, and creping blades for paper and tissue machines.

The business unit holds a recognized market leadership position in bimetal strip for the metal saw industry and in steel rules for punching lines used in packaging. Strip is produced in thicknesses from 0.08 mm to 5.00 mm, with ultra-fine gauges reaching 17 micrometers for woven blade steel, and widths up to 650 mm. Profiled cross-sections and narrow tolerances are produced using self-engineered machinery and in-house metallurgical development. Tungsten-carbide and ceramic coating for doctor and creping blades is carried out at the Munkfors facility.

At InnoTrans Berlin 2026

No confirmed booth or show-specific exhibit has been identified for voestalpine Precision Strip AB at InnoTrans Berlin 2026. The company's product scope, covering precision strip for compressor valve components, air-brake systems, and industrial cutting applications, is relevant to rail vehicle systems buyers attending the show. Visitors with sourcing needs in those categories should verify directly with the company whether a presence is planned before scheduling a walk.

Bimetal strip for metal, wood, and stone saw blade manufacturingFlapper valve strip for air-brake systems, compressors, and shock absorbersDoctor, coater, and creping blades with tungsten-carbide or ceramic coating produced at MunkforsStrip thickness range from 0.08 mm to 5.00 mm, widths up to 650 mm, profiled cross-sectionsExport supply to 70-plus countries from production sites in Sweden and AustriaBimetal stripValve stripDoctor bladesPrecision cold rolling

Why visit

Prioritize this contact if you are a rail vehicle component manufacturer sourcing precision strip steel for air-brake valve assemblies, compressor internals, or other tight-tolerance strip applications.

What to ask at the booth

Which rail or rolling-stock components do your precision strip products support?
Can you roll to our required thickness tolerance and edge geometry, and what is the minimum order quantity?
What coating options, such as tungsten carbide or ceramic, do you offer at Munkfors for doctor and creping blades?
What lead times and logistics do you offer from Sweden, and which countries do you serve directly?

SKF India Ltd.

Bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and condition monitoring for rail and transit applications

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing axlebox bearings, bogie seals, or predictive maintenance technology for passenger or freight rolling stock procurement or overhaul programs.Read more

About

SKF India Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of the SKF Group, a Swedish engineering company with a long history of supplying bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and power transmission products across heavy industries. SKF serves rail operators, rolling stock manufacturers, and infrastructure suppliers with components engineered for high-load, high-cycle environments.

Within the rail sector, SKF is recognized for its axlebox bearing units, wheel-end solutions, and condition monitoring systems designed to extend maintenance intervals and reduce unplanned downtime on passenger and freight rolling stock. The group's railway portfolio spans both bogie-level components and trackside sensing technology, making it relevant to procurement teams working across vehicle and infrastructure categories.

At InnoTrans Berlin 2026

InnoTrans Berlin draws the full spectrum of rail and transit procurement decision-makers, and SKF's product scope places it squarely in the rolling stock and maintenance technology segments of the show. Visitors can expect the stand to reflect SKF's railway bearing units, sealing solutions, and any condition monitoring or predictive maintenance tools the group positions for European and global transit operators. Specific launches or demos for InnoTrans 2026 had not been confirmed at the time of publication.

Axlebox bearing units for passenger and freight rolling stockWheel-end sealing solutions for rail applicationsLubrication systems for bogie and drivetrain componentsCondition monitoring and predictive maintenance technology for rail fleetsSKF Group's global railway reference base and application engineering supportRail bearingsCondition monitoringSealing systemsLubrication

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing axlebox bearings, bogie seals, or predictive maintenance technology for passenger or freight rolling stock procurement or overhaul programs.

What to ask at the booth

Which axlebox bearing unit configurations are available for the vehicle platforms we operate or procure for?
How does SKF's condition monitoring system integrate with existing fleet management or TCMS infrastructure?
What maintenance interval improvements have rail operators achieved using SKF lubrication systems on bogies?
Does SKF India supply directly to European rolling stock manufacturers, or through the broader SKF Group network?
What certification or homologation status do the railway bearing units carry for European interoperability requirements?

HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD.

Industrial connectors, Ethernet/cabling and inter-car coupling solutions for rail rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure.

Booth310Hall 12

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a rolling-stock engineer or fleet procurement manager sourcing compact, high-current connectors and fire-rated data cabling for new builds or retrofit programs.Read more

About

HARTING India Private Limited, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is the Indian subsidiary of the HARTING Technology Group, a German industrial connectivity company founded in 1945. Established in 2005, the Indian entity operates from Chennai and maintains offices in Bangalore, Pune, and Noida. The parent group employs approximately 6,000 people across 42 sales companies, 14 production sites, and 7 development centres, reporting EUR 940 million in revenue for FY 2023/24. The product scope spans heavy-duty Han® connectors, fire-rated rail data cables under the BETAtrans family, and components for Digital Automatic Coupling.

The Han® HC DoubleContact technology transmits up to 700 A at 4,000 V, a 20% increase in current-carrying capacity over prior generations, while the Han® HPR Size 4 achieves a 50% reduction in installation footprint. The BETAtrans GKW-ENX cable cuts installation space by up to 40% and weight by up to 28% compared with standard rail cables. Single Pair Ethernet cabling from the portfolio carries the same data volume as eight-core Ethernet at roughly one-third the weight per kilometre, a meaningful factor for fleet operators managing weight budgets across large consists.

We support the rail industry in its electrification and digitalisation efforts – with connectivity and cabling solutions that enable greater power, data and functionality within limited installation space. At InnoTrans, we are demonstrating how this works in practice for rolling stock and infrastructure.

At InnoTrans Berlin 2026

At InnoTrans 2026, HARTING is presenting live demonstrators across three focus areas: Rolling Stock, Signalling, and Operator Solutions. Visitors can examine the Han® HPR Size 4 connector and Han® HC DoubleContact in physical form, review BETAtrans DATA-ENX CAT 5 Ethernet cable rated for 120 minutes of fire-sustained data communication, and see the weight-optimised BETAtrans GKW-ENX cable. The stand also covers Digital Automatic Coupling components, including distribution boxes and mounting solutions for freight-wagon automation, alongside Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, and Single Pair Ethernet demonstrators.

Han® HC DoubleContact: 700 A at 4,000 V, 20% higher current-carrying capacityHan® HPR Size 4: 50% space saving in bogie and car-to-car coupling applicationsBETAtrans DATA-ENX CAT 5: fire-hardened rail Ethernet cable sustaining communication for 120 minutes, supporting up to 1 Gbit/s and Power over EthernetBETAtrans GKW-ENX: up to 40% space and 28% weight reduction versus standard rail cablesDigital Automatic Coupling (DAC) distribution boxes and cabling for freight-wagon power and data automationHeavy-duty connectorsFire-rated rail cablingSingle Pair EthernetDigital Automatic Coupling

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a rolling-stock engineer or fleet procurement manager sourcing compact, high-current connectors and fire-rated data cabling for new builds or retrofit programs.

What to ask at the booth

Which Han® HPR and HPTC connector variants do you recommend for bogie versus car-to-car coupling on our platform?
Can the BETAtrans DATA-ENX and GKW-ENX cables meet our EN 45545 fire-safety requirements and weight budgets?
Do you offer plug-and-play inter-car couplers suitable for retrofit of older rolling stock, not just new builds?
What is your approach to Single Pair Ethernet migration versus traditional eight-core Ethernet in a signalling network?
What local engineering and R&D support can your Chennai development centre provide for a rail project in India?

Before you leave the hall

Capture contacts and confirm next steps on site

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 closes on 25 September. For sourcing decisions with long lead times, such as bearing specifications, connector standards, or software platform evaluations, the conversations started on the floor need a documented next step before you exit the venue. Ask each stand contact for a named follow-up owner and a specific date.

For full event details, hall maps, and exhibitor search, visit the official InnoTrans website and the TradeShowIntel event page linked below.

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 on TradeShowIntel Official InnoTrans website

Frequently asked questions

Planning this InnoTrans Berlin 2026 route

When and where does InnoTrans Berlin 2026 take place?

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 runs from 22 to 25 September 2026 at Berliner Messegelände, also known as Berlin ExpoCenter City, in Berlin, Germany.

Which hall should buyers prioritize for the exhibitors in this Shared Spotlight?

Hall 12 is the confirmed location for HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD. at Stand 310 and serves as the best anchor point for this route. Booth details for the other four exhibitors were not confirmed at the time of publication, so visitors should verify locations using the official InnoTrans floor plan on site or through the show's exhibitor search tool.

Who is this Shared Spotlight page intended for?

This page is written for rolling stock engineers, procurement managers, fleet maintenance planners, and systems integrators who are attending InnoTrans 2026 and want a structured starting point for sourcing visits rather than walking the floor without a plan.

How do I contact the exhibitors before the show?

Each exhibitor card on this page includes company details. For pre-show meeting requests, use the official InnoTrans exhibitor directory at innotrans.de or contact each company through their corporate website. Booking meetings in advance is strongly recommended for days one and two of the show.

Does appearing in this Shared Spotlight mean these are the only relevant exhibitors at InnoTrans 2026?

No. InnoTrans features a large number of exhibitors across rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, and digital systems. The five companies in this guide are paid placements and represent one useful starting route for a specific set of buyer jobs. Visitors with different sourcing priorities should consult the full InnoTrans exhibitor list for a complete picture.