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Who we are

On August 1, 2007, WABCO became a public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange as “WBC”.

WABCO is one of the world’s leading providers of technologically advanced braking, stability, suspension and transmission control systems. Products include a variety of control systems that improve vehicle safety and reduce overall vehicle operating costs for the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer and bus manufacturers as well as select passenger car manufacturers.  Founded in the U.S. in 1869 as Westinghouse Air Brake Company, WABCO was acquired by American Standard in 1968 until it was spun off to become an independent, publicly-traded company.

WABCO has a strong track record of technological leadership and introduced some of the industry’s most important innovations for commercial vehicles, including anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronically controlled air suspension systems (ECAS), automated manual transmission controls, electronic stability control (ESC) systems, and electronic braking systems (EBS). It has a strong competitive position as a result of a number of factors:

• Its expertise to support the development of advanced technology applications
• Strong long-standing customer relationships
• A global footprint

WABCO’s objective is to continue to grow by employing four key strategies: technology innovation, geographic expansion, aftermarket growth and opportunistic automotive applications of its products and systems.  Underlying all of these strategies is the company’s vision, its “Passion for Innovation,” in which it is driving to exceed customer expectations, raise standards and to further enhance its reputation for quality and reliability. 

Two out of three commercial vehicles with advanced braking systems are equipped with WABCO products. By providing more and better electronic systems – air suspension, automated gearshifts, braking and stability control, diagnostics, driver assistance – WABCO helps its Original Equipment customers increase commercial vehicle performance, comfort, service life and safety... at reduced overall vehicle operating costs. Aftermarket teams support fleet, owner-operator and workshop customers throughout the life of their vehicles. An extensive parts portfolio is complemented by an international network of authorized service centers and distributors, and supported by advanced technical training for customers' employees at state-of-the art training centers worldwide.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with executive offices in Piscataway, New Jersey, WABCO Holdings Inc. employs more than 7,700 people worldwide. In 2007, total sales were $2.4 billion.

WABCO uses joint venture partners globally to expand and enhance our access to customers. In North America, WABCO markets ABS and other vehicle control products through its 50 percent-owned joint venture with Arvin Meritor Automotive Inc. (Meritor WABCO). Also in North America, WABCO partners with Cummins Engine Co. in a 70 percent-owned joint venture (WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.) focused on production of WABCO-designed compressors. In China, WABCO owns 70 percent of a joint venture with Mingshui Automotive Fitting Factory (MAFF) that provides conventional mechanical products to the local market. In Japan, WABCO owns 90 percent of a joint venture with Sanwa-Seiki that distributes WABCO’s products in the local market. In India, WABCO has a minority equity investment in a joint venture with TVS Group (39%) (Sundaram-Clayton Ltd.). Finally, in South Africa, WABCO has a 49 percent ownership joint venture with Sturrock & Robson Ltd (WABCO SA), a distributor of braking systems products.