HARDENBERG, THE NETHERLANDS – 26 FEBRUARY 2007 – WABCO will highlight diagnostic system innovations and next generation braking technology from March 28-30, 2007 at the Carrosserie Vakdagen tradeshow in Hardenberg, the Netherlands. (Evenementenhal)
Technology highlights on the WABCO stand of particular interest to the show’s audience will include:
Electronic Braking System for Trailers, E-Generation – Trailer EBS E offers a high level of integration and paves the way for simpler trailer braking. New robust connectors help the system withstand the harsh demands of a trailer’s daily life, while fewer components allow for simpler and faster installation. Fleet operators also benefit from improved reliability, enhanced trailer management functions and reduced maintenance costs. Trailer EBS E will be available in two versions – standard and premium – each prepared for upgrade with an additional Extension Module. WABCO SmartBoard can be added to provide the fleet manager or driver with a real-time status overview of the braking system.
Expert Diagnostics – Expert Diagnostics is a comprehensive multi-purpose, multi-brand and multi-lingual diagnostic system for commercial vehicle workshops. Designed to create new business opportunities for service centers, Expert Diagnostics is a generic, affordable, flexible, reliable, and easy-to-use modular solution applicable to multiple brands and systems. Depending on their specific needs, workshops can choose from three Expert Diagnostic model options – from a compact, handheld tester to a complete, premium, stand-alone diagnostics system. The system comes with “workshop-proofed” hardware, the latest software, and comprehensive after-sales services, including training, a multi-lingual WABCO hotline, and on-site assistance.
The WABCO stand will feature both Trailer EBS and diagnostic system demonstrations.
Editors Notes
WABCO, the vehicle control systems business of American Standard Companies, is one of the world's leading producers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission control systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles. WABCO products are also increasingly used in luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Customers include the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, bus and passenger car manufacturers. Founded in the US in 1869 as Westinghouse Air Brake Company, WABCO was acquired by American Standard in 1968. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the business today employs more than 7000 people in 34 offices and production facilities worldwide. In 2006, WABCO contributed US$ 2 billion to American Standard’s total sales of more than US$ 11.2 billion. On February 1, 2007, American Standard announced a plan to separate its businesses and to spin off WABCO as an independent, publicly traded company by autumn 2007.
Website: www.wabco-auto.com
Media contact:
Georg Lahme, +49-69-719168-13, georg.lahme@klenkhoursch.de |
