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 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.
