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September 2008 - WABCO
Introduces OnGuardMax - Autonomous Emergency Braking
WABCO Holdings Inc., a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to
the commercial vehicle industry, today will introduce OnGuardMax(TM) at
the IAA 2008 trade show, as the company spotlights its breakthrough
technology to assist drivers of heavyduty trucks. WABCO's OnGuardMax is
the industry's first system for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in
collision imminent situations with moving or stopped vehicles.
Also at IAA 2008, as previously announced, WABCO will present its
new trailer telematics technology that increases operating efficiency
for transport businesses. WABCO will also launch its new modular
automated manual transmission (AMT) system that enables vehicle and
transmission manufacturers to accelerate product application and time to
market.
WABCO will showcase a suite of new technology and product
innovations at IAA 2008 for vehicle electronic architecture, dynamics
and stability control; compression and braking; driveline controls;
trailer systems, and aftermarket. WABCO systems and services help
improve performance, safety, efficiency and service life of commercial
vehicles while reducing overall vehicle operating costs.
"Powered by our exceptional engineering capability, WABCO's
innovation showcase at IAA further reinforces our technology leadership
as we continue to grow and outperform the commercial vehicle market,"
said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chief Executive Officer. "We are passionate
about connecting with customers everywhere in the world and continuing
to anticipate and satisfy their needs."
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.
Source: WABCO Press Release