PITTSBURGH, PA–Union workers from Wabtec Corp.’s (NYSE: WAB) Wilmerding and Greensburg facilities gathered Saturday, April 27 to rally against the company’s proposed concessions as the workers face a contract that expires on May 1, according to UE Field Organizer Ben Wilson. Members…
WILMERDING, Pa. and BOSTON, (Jan. 25, 2019) – Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) and GE (NYSE: GE) announced today they have modified the terms of their merger agreement and today will publicly file S4 and S1 registration statements, respectively, with the…
Bettaparts, a leading supplier of braking components and wheel bearings for the automotive aftermarket, has significantly improved its customer journey by integrating electronic trading through PACT. This partnership leverages PACT’s role as the sole distributor of TecCom and eparts in…
BETTAPARTS, a renowned provider of automotive parts, has recently announced the launch of 16 new brake pad part numbers. This expansion is a strategic move to broaden the company’s coverage of various vehicle models, showcasing its commitment to delivering high-quality,…
Frasle Mobility, a Brazilian leader in sustainable mobility solutions, is rapidly expanding its European footprint, boosting its market share by 170% in just one year. This impressive growth is driven by strategic acquisitions, a reinforced sales strategy, and a booming…
BETTAPARTS, a subsidiary of Fras-Le, is expanding its product lineup with the introduction of 45 new part numbers to its acclaimed braking range. This significant expansion includes an array of 42 brake discs, a set of brake shoes, and two…
NEW YORK — MarketsandResearch.biz, a leading market research firm, has recently published a comprehensive report titled Global Railway Friction Material Market 2023-2029: Analysis by Type, Applications, and Research Regions. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market, covering…
DALLAS — Orbis Research recently published an extensive report on the railway friction products market: Railway Friction Material Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec Corporation, Bremskerl, Akebono, FLERTEX, Tribo, Escorts Railway Division, EBC Brakes Group, TOKAI…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – FISITA announced the EuroBrake 2023’s first day of technical sessions. The Sept. 12-14 event in Barcelona will begin with the following technical sessions: TECHNICAL SESSION 1 Brake squeal simulation Real world brake PM emissions measurement Brake rotor…
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – Keeping life in motion through an ecosystem of smart and sustainable solutions. With this mission, the Brazilian multinational Fras-le presents to the market a new corporative brand. The company is renamed Frasle Mobility, reinforcing its…
DONCASTER, U.K. — Leading brake supplier, JURATEK, has announced it will be showcasing its leading product portfolio at this year’s A1 Motor Stores trade show on 16th March 2023, as well as hosting an exclusive competition on stand. Being held…
Source: Future Market Insights announcement LONDON — The global air brake system market is estimated at US$ $2.11 billion and is anticipated to surpass a valuation of $3 Billion by the year 2033, advancing at a compound annual growth rate…
Source: Marketsandresearch.biz announcement PUNE, India — The Railway Friction Material market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive landscape, sales analysis, impact of domestic and global market…
Source: Post by Prof. Marko Tirovic on the Brake Academy by Global Ground Mobility Group’s website on why friction brakes have a future. Friction brakes and associated actuation and control systems are safety-critical systems that provide an unparallel combination of…
Source: Wabtec post PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Innovative rail brake systems are key to cost control and reduction. They must be smarter and lighter, cutting total cost of ownership, while at the same time improving energy efficiency. To enhance network resilience and…
STANSTED, U.K. — There will be a distinct rail theme at EuroBrake 2021 with three technical sessions, a keynote presentation and a panel discussion shining a spotlight on lessons the automotive industry might be able to learn from the railway…
Source: The following is excerpted from an Autosport.com post by Matt Kew on the recent brake-related Formula E (FE) accident. Apparently, the brake-by-wire system utilized in all Formula E racecars leaked in the affected vehicle, resulting in the front brakes…
Source: The following was a recent ADM (Australian Defence Magazine) post PERTH – Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has announced Advanced Braking Technology (ABT), based in Wangara, as the recipient of a Defence Global Competitiveness Grant. The company is…
Source: Future Market Insights LONDON, U.K. – Witnessing a prominent boost from the demand for high-speed racing cars, the global automotive brake valve market is set for a promising CAGR during 2019 – 2027, according to a report on the…
Source: Rear View Safety Brooklyn — Vehicle safety systems fall into two broad categories, active and passive. Backup camera systems are an active safety solution, being that an operator must look at the monitor while reversing. Passive safety solutions, like…
DETROIT, Mich.–Akebono closes out the first half of 2019 with a total of 4 new part number announcements, comprising of 27 part numbers; 11 Pro-ACT®, 13 EURO®and 3 in the Akebono Performance® line. The new parts cover various late-model applications from…
FRANKFURT, Germany–ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced the approval of WABCO (NYSE: WBC) shareholders for the proposed acquisition of WABCO. In a shareholder vote on June 27th, 2019, 68.44 % of WABCO’s outstanding share capital voted in favor of the transaction agreed…
Source: Simply Wall Street DETROIT, Mich.–This month, we saw the Advanced Braking Technology Limited (ASX:ABV) up an impressive 286%. But don’t envy holders — looking back over 5 years the returns have been really bad. In that time the share…