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| WABCO to Show Latest Braking Technology, Trailer Information System and Universal Diagnostics Solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2007 |
BIRMINGHAM, UK – 4 APRIL 2007 – WABCO, one of the leading suppliers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, will highlight diagnostic system innovations, next generation braking technology and a new range of aftermarket shock absorbers from April 24-26 at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, U.K. The company will also unveil its extended UK training programme. Technology highlights on the stand will include: Electronic Braking System (EBS) 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. SmartBoard can be added to the Trailer EBS modulator to provide the fleet manager or driver with a real-time status overview of the braking system and its components. All information on the trailer’s running conditions is captured by the advanced Operating Data Recorder (ODR) and can be monitored per trip as well as over the vehicle lifetime. All data is stored with an exact time stamp. The icon-orientated display allows easy and simple handling. SmartBoard offers nine different languages to display mileage, axle load, lining wear, and tire conditions. A warning lamp informs the driver about dangers such as a lack of tire pressure or overload. Combined with Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS), SmartBoard also serves as a control box for lifting and lowering the chassis and for the lift axle. 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 all workshops, 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 ranging 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. WABCO in the UK WABCO’s history in the UK dates to an industrial light and glass company founded in Leeds in 1896. In 1965, the business was acquired by UK truck brake manufacturer Clayton Dewandre, which in turn merged with WABCO in 1977. Today the Leeds facility develops and produces vacuum pumps for automobile and sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufacturers. The Leeds facility employs approximately 150 people, serves as an original equipment (OE) and aftermarket sales team base and a training center for the UK aftermarket. The Leeds facility is certified to ISO/TS 16949 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) standards. Editors NotesWABCO, 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. Media contact: |