MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse’s ambitious climate targets1 for reducing emissions across the value chain have been validated by the internationally recognized Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The global market leader for braking systems and leading provider of other rail and commercial…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany– ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has underlined its commitment to the fully electrified future of mobility by presenting its latest eMobility kit – which can be fully integrated with braking and ADAS componentry. Providing all the key…
STOCKHOLM — Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a long-term agreement with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for some of the core systems and components in…
PONTIAC, Mich. – A recent PureForge® rotor test by LINK Engineering demonstrates the rotor longevity and durability built into every PureForge® brake rotor. Results of grueling engineering testing show PureForge® technology reduces wear, extends rotor life, and substantially reduces dust.…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Surface Transforms plc (AIM:SCE) manufacturers of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs announced that the Company has received London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark. The award, first introduced in 2019, was created to highlight companies and…
NEW YORK — Global Automotive ABS Motor Market report from Global Insight Services is the single authoritative source of intelligence on the automotive ABS (anti-lock brake system) motor market. The report provides an analysis of the impact of the latest…
AVON, Ohio – Team members from the North American facilities of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC gathered recently for a treasure hunt at the company’s Bowling Green, Kentucky, manufacturing operation. The treasure? Energy. Specifically, sources of wasted energy in the…
TMD Friction’s Textar brand recently published the following interview – as well as profile information – with Clément de Valon, Executive Vice President Independent Aftermarket at TMD Friction, and a “friction expert.” Amongst the topics covered in this discussion are…
PONTIAC, Mich. — PureForge Brakes Systems, LLC acquired the engineering services division of Pontiac, Michigan-based PMD Automotive LLC. Adding PMD Automotive’s Engineering Services Group provides a vertical integration that provides expertise and is a strategic and tactical move in PureForge’s…
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE:GM) will include Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as four additional active safety features proven to reduce crashes, as standard equipment on 98% of its 2023 model year vehicles. This encompasses every new EV launching this…
AVON, Ohio – Atop two Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems plants in Acuña, Mexico, a pair of solar arrays convert sunlight into electricity, capable of producing more than 2.1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy annually for the massive manufacturing operation. The…
Acuña, Mexico – A cutting-edge solar energy installation has come to life atop two manufacturing plants of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) in Acuña, Mexico. This solar project, the first of its kind in the region, is set to generate…
MADRID — New Infrared Technologies (NIT) has developed DISCOVER IR SUITE, a system which allows brake disc manufacturers to monitor the high-speed laser metal deposition (HS LMS) process to guarantee quality assurance. This monitoring system will help ensure the accurate…
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — Technology company Continental supplies Chinese car manufacturer Changan with its new generation of electronic brake systems (EBS) for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the MK 120 ESC. This marks the first time that the MK 120…
ARNOLDSTEIN, Austria — Tribotecc GmbH, a leading expert and manufacturer of high-quality metal sulfides based in Austria, has announced the launch of its latest product, Tribotecc® SLX 131. The product was first introduced at the Asia Brake Conference 2023 in…
SHANGHAI — At Auto Shanghai 2023, ZF Group showcases its latest innovations for electric, software-defined, and automated vehicles. For the first time in four years, Auto Shanghai 2023 – one of the leading shows of the global automotive industry –…
AVON, Ohio – A more environmentally friendly manufacturing process combined with an advanced wastewater recovery system is making a massive, measurable difference in and around the Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC manufacturing operation in Huntington, Indiana – and earning high…
NEW YORK, NY – Mill Rock Capital, a growth and operations oriented private investment firm, announced it has formed a new growth platform, Mill Rock Advanced Materials LLC, focused on investments in the advanced materials and industrial additives solutions markets. …
PONTIAC, Mich. — PureForge® Inc. announced the move of its testing and manufacturing location from Poway, Calif., to Troy, Mich. The pragmatic move was completed on March 14, 2023. PureForge’s® administrative and product development headquarters remain in Pontiac, Michi. “We…
AVON, Ohio -– Since 2020, an aggressive CO2 reduction effort has been underway at theAcuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix). Now, after major efficiency enhancements, including upgraded HVAC systems, modernized building envelopes, submetering and building…
AVON, Ohio – A LEED Silver certification for the company’s headquarters location, a second trophy from the U.S. Department of Energy, and a governor’s award for the company’s first solar installation. These are the latest publicly recognized distinctions reflecting the…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — The technology company ZF has continued its strategic course in the extraordinarily demanding year of 2022 and set the course for future economic development. Some areas will be opened up to potential partners and investors. Others should…
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — According to Brembo technicians, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) outside the Saudi Arabian city, is ranked as a track with a high level of difficulty for brakes. On a scale of 1 to…
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The market for automobile brake calipers is expected to reach $13 billion in sales by the end of 2033 from its current estimated value of $9.3 billion in 2023, according to a recent market study by Fact.MR.…
Source: ConMet announcement ORLANDO, Fla. –– ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers, announced its upcoming product and capability expansion plans for each business unit, including braking. The company’s ongoing focus on tech-enabled innovation,…