6th September 2005 - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Receives 2004 PACCAR Supplier of the Year Award

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC today announces that it has been named the 2004 North American Supplier of the Year by PACCAR Parts, a division of PACCAR, Inc. that supplies aftermarket parts and support to Kenworth and Peterbilt.

This is the first year Bendix earned this prestigious award as PACCAR’s top aftermarket supplier. Hundreds of suppliers compete for this honor through a rigorous scoring matrix complied by PACCAR Parts in categories such as operations, materials, warranty, cost, program support and customer service. The Supplier of the Year winner is selected based on the highest overall score plus its efforts to grow aftermarket sales with PACCAR Parts. Bendix scored in the top two percent of all PACCAR suppliers this year, and was also noted for its continued support of PACCAR’s dealers.

“Bendix is very honored to receive this prestigious distinction from PACCAR,” said Jim McClelland, vice president - OE sales, Bendix. “For generations, the Bendix name has been synonymous with the best in customer service and support.   Our customer-first philosophy, fueled by the diligence, dedication and outstanding commitment of employees all across our organization is what helps us earn accomplishments like these.”

Bendix received the award at the 2005 Parts Leadership Meeting in Bellevue, Wash. Bendix supplies PACCAR with air brake components and systems, such as air dryers, ABS, valves and hydraulics.

PACCAR is a multi-national technology company that manufactures heavy-duty, on- and off-road Class 7 and 8 trucks sold around the world under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and Foden nameplates. PACCAR Parts is a division of PACCAR that operates a network of parts distribution centers that offers aftersales support to Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and Foden dealerships around the world.

About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, supplies air brake charging and control systems and components, foundation brake and electronic braking systems, vehicle modules and leading-edge safety technologies under the Bendix brand name for medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses and other commercial vehicles. Employing more than 1,800 people, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico, Frankfort, Ky., and Huntington, Ind. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com

Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Press Release