Reinhard Huebner, Owner and General Manager of Huebner GmbH, founded Hubner USA in 1995 in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, located near the historic city of Charleston. Hubner USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Huebner GmbH in Kassel , Germany . Hubner USA has experienced significant growth since its inception.
In 1996, the Company began producing folding bellows and passageway systems for the public transportation industry in North America . Hubner USA is the supplier of products to many well-known rail projects such as Amtrak’s Acela High Speed Train between Washington D.C. and Boston , the Disneyland and Las Vegas Monorails, and Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) systems throughout the United States including Salt Lake City , Denver , San Diego , Santa Clara , Sacramento, and Boston . Bombardier Transportation, Siemens Corp., Kinkisharyo International, CAF and Breda represent key rail customers of Hubner USA .
Hubner USA also is a major supplier of articulation systems to the bus market. In fact, Hubner USA has supplied thousands of articulation systems to cities throughout North America . Our Company’s focus on quality, safety, design and engineering has made us the industry leader of articulation systems for buses during the past 15 years. Our proven leadership is best exemplified by our strong business relationships with major bus suppliers such as NABI USA , New Flyer Industries, and Neoplan USA . Hubner’s articulation systems are manufactured in the United States and are fully compliant with the Buy America Act.
In 1999, Hubner USA began production of jet gangway canopies for the airline industry. Our jet gangway canopies are well known for their low maintenance, durability and functionality. Hubner USA’s high-grade material is tear resistant and complies with the most stringent international fire protection standards. Companies like Thyssen Krupp have implemented our canopies throughout the United States because of its superior quality.
In 2005, Hubner USA will begin prototyping a new product line – an energy absorbing bumper for light rail vehicles and trams. The series production will commence later in the year for bumper projects in Phoenix and Seattle. Hubner USA also has plans to offer complete door systems in the near future. Our mission is to continue being the industry leader of high quality synergistic products for our customers in the public transportation industry.
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