14th November 2006 - Meritor WABCO Awarded Standard Position for Hydraulic Power Brake on International Truck and Engine Medium-Duty Trucks

Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has entered into an agreement with International Truck and Engine Corporation to supply its new hydraulic power brake system as standard equipment on select models of the truck maker’s medium-duty models.

The new Meritor WABCO Hydraulic Power Brake (HPB), which is the next generation of the company’s hydraulic actuation and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), provides full-power braking performance functions and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).  EBD automatically adjusts the drive axle brake pressure to achieve more balanced braking for the vehicle.  Optional Automatic Traction Control (ATC) is also available with the package.  HPB is available immediately on International’s RXT, 3200, 4200 4x4 and 4000 Series 4x2 models1.

“Our new HPB system offers significant advancements and many industry-first features that will positively impact motor carriers’ safety and performance,” said Jon Morrison, general manager of Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems.  “The system also provides an excellent platform to launch additional active safety systems such as Electronic Stability Control.  We’re honored that HPB holds standard position on International’s portfolio of business-class trucks”.

The HPB system has two main components that help it provide unparalleled stopping distances through faster system reaction times – a hydraulic compact unit (HCU) and a dual-circuit master cylinder.  The HCU consists of two independent electric motors driving two pump systems, two accumulators, a dual-circuit fluid reservoir with integrated filters, pressure-relief valves, solenoid valves and a dual-circuit relay valve.

When the brake pedal is applied, the master cylinder provides a signal pressure proportional to the pedal force, which allows pressurized fluid to flow from the accumulators to the appropriate brakes.  When the pedal is released, brake fluid returns from the brake calipers to the reservoir, and the line pressure returns to zero.  This feature is distinct to the HPB system and results in faster reaction time for enhanced stopping performance.

International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV).  The company produces International® brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses, Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets.  A wholly owned subsidiary offers financing services.  Additional information is available at: www.InternationalDelivers.com.

Meritor WABCO2 is a joint venture of ArvinMeritor, (NYSE:ARM) and the WABCO Automotive Products Group of American Standard Companies Inc. (NYSE:ASD).

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 nearly 7000 people in 34 office and production facilities worldwide.  In 2005, WABCO contributed US$1.80 billion to American Standard’s total sales of more than US$10.30 billion.  Website: www.wabco-auto.com.

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry.  The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets.  Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 29,000 people at more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries.  ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM.  For more information, visit the company’s Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com.

Source: ArvinMeritor Press Release