WABCO Completes Joint Venture Agreement with Fuwa for Manufacturing of Air Disc Brakes in China
As previously announced, WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture, which will be located at Fuwa’s newly established manufacturing facility in Taishan, Guangdong, China.
WABCO Introduces Power Compressors for Passenger Car and Light Commercial ECAS Systems
WABCO’s new high and medium power compressors enable its ECAS technology to achieve constant vehicle ride height even when fully loaded and various vehicle heights at different speeds, which the company says further increases vehicle safety and enhances passenger comfort.
WABCO Reports Third Quarter 2008 Sales of $655 Million
WABCO reported third quarter 2008 operating income of $62.2 million, up 14 percent over prior year on a U.S. GAAP basis.
TransWood Trucking Adds Meritor WABCO Braking Control and Stability Components to Entire 600-Plus Fleet
TransWood has equipped every tractor/trailer combination in its fleet of more than 600 vehicles with Meritor WABCO’s braking control and stability components.
WABCO Announces JV with Fuwa to Manufacture Air Disc Brakes in China
WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture.
Meritor WABCO Announces New Supply Program with East Manufacturing
TROY, Mich. – Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced new program with East Manufacturing on its Enhanced Easy-Stop trailer anti-lock braking system (ABS) with InfoLink Gateway Communications capabilities. The program allows for the InfoLink capability, typically an optional feature, to be offered as standard functionality by East. The program runs through May 31, 2010.
WABCO Expands Global Testing Capabilities
WABCO Holdings Inc., a provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles, yesterday opened the vehicle dynamics extension of its existing test track located in Jeversen, Germany.
Meritor WABCO Releases ‘Next Generation’ ABS Offering Active Safety System Performance Enhancements
TROY, Mich. – Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has unveiled its “next generation” anti-lock braking system with enhanced electronic control unit (ECU). The new system incorporates platform flexibilities that enable advanced technology applications on a wide range of commercial vehicles. “This ‘next generation’ incorporates the proven performance of the previous platform and adds enhancements in
Meritor WABCO Introduces First Collision Safety System with Active Braking for North American Commercial Vehicles
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced a new technology designed to further improve commercial vehicle safety. Called OnGuard, this industry-first technology is a forward-looking, radar-based adaptive cruise control system with active braking for commercial vehicles in North America. It is currently installed on nearly 200 vehicles and is targeted for third quarter 2008 availability as a factory-installed option at several OEM brands.
WABCO Names Mike Thompson Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations
WABCO, the vehicle control systems business of American Standard Companies Inc. has announced that Mike Thompson, WABCO vice president of marketing and strategy, will assume additional responsibility for investor relations. WABCO is now preparing for a spin-off from American Standard and will become an independent, publicly traded company.