WABCO Automotive South Africa is a partnership between Sturrock and Robson and WABCO Vehicle Control Systems. WABCO is a leading supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturer markets.
WABCO Automotive South Africa distributes air brake components manufactured by WABCO to all the major vehicle manufacturers and distributors of automotive components in Southern Africa.
In addition to product distribution, we provide the following product support services
Specialised Training: Such as hands on training at the fleet's depot, various air brake courses and advanced EBS & ABS diagnostic courses at WABCO centres nationwide
Test Equipment: Trailer EBS, ABS, & pneumatic test equipment available. Laptop software or easy to use hand held testers.
Technical Information: New product/technology information, customised maintenance manuals and a quick reference CD
System Brake Specification: Advice with compiling a fleet trailer brake specification as per the fleet's application
System Design: Brake and complementary control system design at the trailer builder
Telephonic / Field Support: Technical advice and field support from WABCO Technical Services
Advanced Support: Vehicle testing and assessments, rolling road testing and vehicle harmonization and performance verification
Fleet Surveys: Random vehicle inspections of brake systems and a full report back
Support Network: Linked to WABCO nationwide Accredited Service Centre and Approved Distributor network.
We at WABCO SA are fully committed to offering the fleet-operator, trailer-builder and independent distributor the very best in technical support, information and training to ensure that our products provide the ultimate in safety, reliability and braking efficiency with a low cost of ownership.
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About WABCO
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems (NYSE: WBC) is a leading supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability, and transmission automation systems supplied to the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers.
With 8,100 employees in 31 countries and sales of $1.5 billion in 2009, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
WABCO’s track record of technology leadership features some of the commercial vehicle industry’s most important innovations:
First simulation system for electronic stability control (ESC) homologation in 2009
First autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system in 2008
First collision mitigation system (CMS) with active braking in 2007
First electronic stability control (ESC) system in 2001
First electronic braking system (EBS) in 1996
First automated manual transmission (AMT) system in 1986
First electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) system in 1986
First anti-lock braking system (ABS) in 1981
WABCO helps improve the performance, safety, efficiency and service life of commercial vehicles while reducing overall vehicle operating costs.
WABCO’s aftermarket network supports fleet and truck owners over the lifetime of their vehicles through a range of products and services, a global network of distributors and service centers, and state-of-the-art training centers.
