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ITT’s KONI Wins 2025 Railsponsible Supplier Award for Sustainable Product Lifecycle Extension

October 15, 2025 – Stamford, Conn. — ITT Inc.’s KONI division has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Railsponsible Supplier Award at the Railway Forum in Berlin for its outstanding contribution to sustainability in the rail industry. KONI earned this recognition for its innovative refurbishment program that significantly extends the lifecycle of railway dampers, crucial components in shock absorption technology.

Key Sustainability Achievements

• Lifecycle Extension: KONI’s refurbishment process extends damper lifetimes by approximately four times compared to traditional replacement cycles.
• Environmental Impact: This approach has resulted in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by over 60% in recent case studies.
• Cost and Waste Reduction: Refurbishment minimizes waste generation and delivers substantial cost savings for rail operators.

Refurbishment Process Details

KONI refurbishes dampers in-house using original parts, materials, and advanced equipment to restore them to factory specifications. This guarantees:

• Consistent product quality
• Compliance with regional requirements
• Rapid turnaround through KONI’s global manufacturing footprint across Europe, Asia, and North America

Industry and Corporate Impact

Jeroen den Haan, Vice President and General Manager of KONI Global, emphasized that their unique refurbishment capability offers operators a fast, cost-effective, and sustainable solution, helping them achieve their environmental targets. KONI, a part of ITT’s Motion Technologies segment, also serves automotive, defense, and other sectors with high-performance energy absorption products.

About ITT

ITT Inc. is a global leader in engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Operating in over 35 countries, ITT generated approximately $200 million in rail business sales in 2024. The company continues to drive innovation focused on sustainability and operational excellence.

For more information, visit www.itt.com.

This award highlights KONI’s commitment to circular economy principles in sustainable manufacturing and sets a benchmark for environmental stewardship in rail transportation.

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