BRUSSELS, Belgium – November 6, 2008 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that the company has been honored with a supplier award for “Best Aftermarket Service” by the Beijing Public Transport Corporation (BPTC) for WABCO’s performance before and during the recent Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the Beijing Paralympics Games, the sport movement for disabled persons.
Operator of the world’s largest municipal bus service, BPTC had chosen WABCO earlier in 2008 to provide a range of braking products, air suspension systems and aftermarket services before and during Olympic activities in Beijing, including support for improved service and maintenance capabilities through technical training and advanced diagnostic systems.
Throughout the Olympic period, WABCO provided round-the-clock services for BPTC’s bus fleet, including successful response to more than 210 emergency calls. In addition, to prepare for the Beijing Paralympics Games, many BPTC buses were effectively reconfigured with WABCO’s electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) system, resulting in barrier-free buses for transportation of disabled athletes.
| “Expecting extraordinary public demand on our fleet of more than 20,000 buses during the Olympic period in Beijing, we had proactively set very high standards for safety, reliability, efficiency and comfort,” said Xu Guoming, Deputy General Manager of BPTC. “WABCO has contributed significantly to our Olympic success not only by supplying spare parts and service but also through their leadership, expert teamwork, technical knowhow and outstanding care. We honor WABCO’s Olympic performance and we look forward to their continued support to meet our long-term needs.” |
Xu Guoming, Deputy General Manager of BPTC (middle), presents BPTC Olympic Honor to Peter Li of WABCO |
Xu Guoming awarded the BPTC Olympic Honor Medal and Olympic Silk Banner to WABCO at a ceremony attended by BPTC officials and WABCO managers recently in Beijing.
“This BPTC award for best aftermarket service is truly an Olympic achievement. It shows our commitment to customer satisfaction while also demonstrating the potential for further growth in our aftermarket in China,” said Leon Liu, WABCO President, Asia Pacific. “We are proud to partner with BPTC and we are passionate about continuing to deliver environmentally friendly, fuel efficient solutions and outstanding service for the world’s largest bus fleet well into the future.”
About WABCO
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is one of the world's leading providers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles. Customers include the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers. Founded in the U.S. in 1869 as Westinghouse Air Brake Company, WABCO was acquired by American Standard in 1968 and spun off in 2007. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, WABCO employs more than 7,700 people in 31 countries worldwide. In 2007, WABCO’s total sales were $2.4 billion. WABCO is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock symbol WBC. Website: www.wabco-auto.com
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