"What is also interesting is the impact on the Italian market, where Kiepe Italy becomes Hess Italy, marking the Swiss company's structured entry into the Italian market, where it has secured major contracts in recent years, including Vicenza and Genoa, as well as nearby Lugano. Under the new setup, Calogero Taibi, managing director of Kiepe Italy, is appointed CEO of Hess Italy."
"After Hess agreed with the transport authority and Van Hool's liquidators to take over production of the bi-articulated electric buses originally ordered from Van Hool for Paris' Bus Rapid Transit network, the two companies are also collaborating on that project, with Hess completing the remaining vehicles that incorporate propulsion and electrical systems from Kiepe and Alstom. Following the carve-out, Kiepe states "it is strengthening its strategic focus on the rail business and creating the basis for specific investment in technological innovations"."
Kiepe completed the carve-out of its trolleybus electrical systems operations and transferred those activities and competencies to Swiss manufacturer Carrosserie Hess. Kiepe is headquartered in Düsseldorf and was previously part of Knorr-Bremse before acquisition by SPAC Heramba in 2024; Heramba filed for insolvency in January 2025. Kiepe Italy becomes Hess Italy, with Calogero Taibi appointed CEO of Hess Italy, marking Hess's structured entry into the Italian market where it holds contracts in Vicenza, Genoa and Lugano. Hess and Van Hool are collaborating to complete bi-articulated electric buses for Paris BRT that incorporate Kiepe and Alstom systems. Kiepe will concentrate on the rail business and pursue targeted technological investments. Support for existing trolleybus customers will be maintained, with Carrosserie Hess AG providing technical support in Italy.
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