Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a premier North American firm specializing in advanced safety and braking technologies for commercial vehicles, has announced the promotion of Piotr Sroka to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role expansion builds upon…
ASK Automotive, an established player in India’s brake components sector, recently transitioned to a publicly traded company with its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This event marks a pivotal moment in the company’s history, showcasing its growth and readiness to enter…
IAV, alongside TU Berlin, has unveiled a groundbreaking method designed to elevate braking safety for networked commercial vehicles by incorporating onboard weather data and leveraging existing vehicular sensors. Why It Matters Enhanced braking systems in heavy vehicles could significantly reduce…
Continental, a renowned technology company, is leading the way in transforming automotive component production into a digital experience. They’ve established the “Digitalization of the Industrialization Process in the Automotive and Supplier Industries” (DIAZI) project, a three-year initiative, in collaboration with…
London – GB Railfreight (GBRf) has successfully concluded a four-week trial of a pioneering brake monitoring solution, setting a global precedent in the realm of rail safety and efficiency. Collaboratively developed with industry leaders Icomera, DG8, and SENSEi, this novel…
PITTSBURGH, — Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) will provide brakes and couplers for 640 MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) train cars via its client Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. The multi-million-dollar order for service-proven equipment provides seamless interoperability with other subway…
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, a leading global manufacturer of brake friction products, has signed a long-term agreement with Iberdrola Deutschland to provide its facilities with greener energy. The new partnership is part of the manufacturer’s sustainability commitment to provide…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Gross profit and revenues both increase during the first half of 2023 (2023H1) which ended June 30, 2023, for Surface Transforms (AIM: SCE). The company, which manufactures carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, recently announced H1 financials.…
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — While the dream of a world filled with self-driving vehicles (AV) and on-demand mobility services remains alive, a new forecast from S&P Global Mobility suggests that widespread adoption of autonomous technology is still a distant reality…
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Brake Podcast, the official podcast of The BRAKE Report. In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Phipps, Director of Engineering for Bosch USA’s aftermarket brake division. Dr. Phipps shares his expertise on…
MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse recently posted the following interview with Michael Holz, its in-house expert on the company’s MotionLead rail braking/acceleration system. Because the systems are based on a modular principle, Knorr-Bremse can adapt the control levers to operators’ specific requirements.…
MUNICH — In the future, sustainable mobility will depend in large part on rail transportation – a vision which Knorr-Bremse is helping to deliver by designing innovative technologies. With the Electromechanical Train Braking System (EM brake), the world market leader…
AVON, Ohio – In the five short years since Knorr-Bremse Global Care North America Inc. (KBGCNA) was created, the philanthropic organization has driven ongoing growth in its level of funding, the breadth of programs it supports, and employee engagement at…
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…
AVON, Ohio – The people who wear the blue of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC are at the heart of the company’s commitment to drive improvements in its operations. Recently, Bendix employees from across its North American locations gathered in…
AVON, Ohio – This story begins in May 1988 with a single plant focused on assembly and machining for the controls business unit of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Today, Bendix’s campus in bright, sunny Acuña, Mexico, has grown to…
WESTMINSTER, Md. – The ribbon-cutting for the Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC) on April 17 brought close to 200 people to the large, light-filled space, including elected officials, industry partners, sponsors, and volunteers. Sporting colorful T-shirts, local high school robotics…
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…
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…
AVON, Ohio – On March 24, a class of 17 women celebrated their graduation from the Instituto de Capacitación para el Trabajo del Estado de Coahuila (ICATEC), a local vocational training center in Acuña, Mexico. Besides their graduation, the women…
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…
AVON, Ohio – Recently The BRAKE Report posted an update on Knorr-Bremse’s philanthropical activities in North America through Knorr-Bremse Global Care North America Inc. (KBGCNA). Here is the latest announcement from the organization – with support from Bendix Commercial Vehicle…