ELYRIA, Ohio – When it comes to remanufacturing, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has long extolled its advantages, from quality to cost savings to sustainability. To put the benefits in numerical terms, the company cites 5,392 as one example –…
ELYRIA, Ohio – April 4, 2019 – Bendix reported that it achieved its best year for worker safety in its nearly 90-year history in 2018. Bendix plants across North America experienced a 30 percent reduction from 2017’s injury rate, an achievement…
ELYRIA, Ohio – March 27, 2019 – A typical commercial vehicle air braking system requires at least a dozen core pneumatic valves to meet baseline regulatory standards. And these days, there’s no “typical” air brake system – they can be highly…
409,000-Square-Foot Facility to Support Expanding Aftermarket Business and Bolster Strategic Alignment of Manufacturing Operations ELYRIA, Ohio – April 1, 2019 – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) announced today it is expanding its long-standing Huntington, Indiana, footprint with the addition…
The Right Maintenance Choices Directly Impact Safety and Total Cost of Ownership ELYRIA, Ohio – March 27, 2019 – There was a time when the North American market for commercial vehicle air disc brakes was a little less crowded – and…
CINCINNNATI, Ohio–Bendix will hold a regional ride-and-drive technology demonstration in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the 2019 season of its popular demo program. WHEN/WHERE: April 9-11: Edgewater Sports Park, 4819 E. Miami River Rd., Cleves, Ohio 45002. DETAILS: Any fleets and dealers…
ELYRIA, Ohio – Driver-tested and fleet-proven, Bendix’s leading-edge commercial vehicle safety technologies are for the first time available through a robust retrofit upgrade program. Systems currently available for retrofit include the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ driver assistance system, Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ – A Collision Mitigation Technology, Bendix® VORAD® (Vehicle…
New Adjustment Mechanism and Premium Friction Elevate Bendix® ADB22X™ Performance ELYRIA, Ohio – March 19, 2019 – The Bendix® ADB22X™, North America’s leading air disc brake on Class 6-8 commercial vehicle wheel-ends, has gotten even better, with next-generation improvements that…
Retrofit Availability of Groundbreaking Safety Technology to Begin in Fourth Quarter 2019 ELYRIA, Ohio – March 18, 2019 – Currently on the road in robust pilot programs with three of North America’s 25 largest for-hire carriers, the Bendix® Intellipark™ Electronic…
Time- and Road-Tested Technology Supports Drivers, Fleets, and the Technologies of Tomorrow ELYRIA, Ohio – March 15, 2019 – Full-stability technology is so prevalent on today’s commercial vehicles, and has been so rapidly adopted in recent years, that it’s easy…
Bendix® Versajust® GS™ Slack Adjuster Offers Optimized Brake Performance, Improved Drum Life, and Extended Brake Lining Life ELYRIA, Ohio – March 15, 2019 – For years, fleets and owner-operators have enjoyed the improved brake drum life, lining life, and fuel…
Trio of Model Lines Will Include Flagship Radar-and-Camera Collision Mitigation System ELYRIA, Ohio – March 8, 2019 – Helping to deliver a safer present, plus a proven foundation for the future, the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ enhanced collision mitigation technology is now…
Peterbilt Motors Company announced the availability of Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ advanced driver assistance system for its medium duty Models 348 and 337. The optional collision mitigation technology from Bendix is available beginning in the fall of 2019. The system integrates camera and…
Popular Ride-and-Drive Events Part of Robust Demonstration Program Offering Firsthand View of Advanced Technologies ELYRIA, Ohio – March 6, 2019 – The technologies on display are highly complex, but the reason Bendix hosts demonstrations to showcase them couldn’t be more simple:…
ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 25, 2019 – Already earning praise from drivers in fleet trials, the Bendix Intellipark™ Electronic Parking Brake has been named one of the Top 20 products of the past year by Heavy Duty Trucking. Intellipark helps prevent rollaway and runaway…
Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program Enhances Student, Driver, and Vehicle Safety ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 18, 2019 – Every day, nearly 25 million children across the U.S. take the bus to and from school. To help keep them safe, and to support the…
Truck and Bus Manufacturer Names Bendix to Elite List for Achieving Excellence as a Strategic Supplier ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 15, 2019 – For a fourth straight year, truck builder Navistar (NYE: NAV) has named Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC to…
Through Sustainability Initiatives, Company Is Directly Impacting Two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 14, 2019 – Thanks to an effective combination of employee engagement and company-led sustainability initiatives, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix…
Through On-site Programming, Sponsorships, and Employee Volunteerism, Tech Leader Encourages Girls and Boys to Pursue Education and Careers in Technical Fields ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 11, 2019 – “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity.…
Mexico-based engineers join North American colleagues to help develop and integrate solutions to deliver more value for evolving global customer base Monterrey, NL, Mexico – January 31, 2019 – Expanding its global engineering capabilities, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC…
After a three-week trial in a Little Rock federal courtroom, a jury awarded more than $18.5 million Tuesday to the family of a man who worked at a brake shop in the city in the 1970s, exposing him to asbestos…
Bendix BA235 Pad Provides Lower-Cost Replacement Option for Air Disc Brakes ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 28, 2019 – When it comes to aftermarket air disc brake (ADB) pad replacement – no matter where you are in a vehicle’s life cycle – quality,…
As Air Disc Brake Adoption Increases, OEM-Quality Aftermarket Calipers Offer Price Advantages While Meeting Performance and Warranty Expectations ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 28, 2019 – Air disc brake adoption for tractors and trailers continues to escalate across North America. Mileage, life,…
Get Involved! Program Encourages Personal Employee Involvement in Giving Projects for Charitable Organizations ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 25, 2019 – Step into GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center for people with Down syndrome, and you’ll find kids building confidence while singing karaoke…
Long-Running Air Brake Training Class Will Continue with Expanded Schedule ELYRIA, Ohio – Jan. 3, 2019 – To help fleets, technicians, and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake…