The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the uncategorized category.
Honeywell, which sold Bendix in 2014, has had to revise its estimates for its Bendix-related asbestos liabilities. According to Reuters, The industrial conglomerate’s revised estimate for asbestos-related liabilities was $2.61 billion as of end-2017, some $1.09 billion higher than a…
Haldex, which manufactures air brake systems for trucks, trailers and buses, says it will continue supplying standard brake adjusters and actuators for Wabash National’s trailer brands after the two companies recently reached a new long-term agreement. The extension, which runs through…
Plant II Achieves One Year without Recordable Injury, Reflecting Zero-Injury Culture and Employee Engagement ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 31, 2018 – Team members at Plant II of the Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Acuña manufacturing campus recently joined in a celebration. They enjoyed…
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its service and parts range in Europe from now on: With the introduction of the new parts range TruckParts by Mercedes-Benz, customers with older vehicles have a further alternative to the existing Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts and Mercedes-Benz…
ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Road Safe America today released the results of a national survey showing that voters across the United States strongly support the required use of two existing safety technologies in large trucks, speed limiters and automatic emergency braking. Against the backdrop…
WABCO’s new American headquarters officially opens today. The $20 million building is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It reflects a new culture at WABCO and new priorities for the future. WABCO CEO Jacques Esculier hosted the ceremony along with Jon…
BPW main plant in Wiehl completely CO2-neutral since mid-2017 Sustainability report presented in accordance with UN Global Compact criteria Michael Pfeiffer: “BPW wants to contribute to social cohesion” Wiehl, 24/10/2018 — The BPW Group, leading European supplier to the…
Bendix Names Christopher Camp Plant Manager of Huntington Manufacturing Campus ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 22, 2018 – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has appointed Christopher Camp as plant manager of its bustling Huntington, Indiana, manufacturing campus. A 26-year team member…
“Globalization of the marketplace, coupled with ever increasing pressure to shift to low-cost manufacturing centers emphasizes the requirement for increased and consistent controls in what is fundamentally a safety critical industry,” states James Hall. “With a combined approach, the Global…
IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018: Knorr-Bremse IAA strategy and product offensive on the industry’s megatrends very well received by customers: ▪ Broad range of market-led solutions to challenges facing commercial vehicle sector ▪ Island exhibits on market megatrends prove strong attractions…
Bendix® and Gabriel® Announce The Answer Garage™ EPIC GARAGE BLOWOUT SALES EVENT For Consumers & Professional Installers Farmington Hills, Mich. – Gabriel® (Ride Control, LLC), the inventor and global leader in automotive ride control technology, announces the launch of their…
Last year there were 363 casualties involving London buses, including five fatalities. And while the number of deaths is the lowest on record, the mayor and Transport for London (TfL) acknowledge more needs to be done to make them safer.…
OAK CREEK, Wisc. – October 17, 2018: NeoBrake Systems, Inc., one of the original independent North American brake remanufacturers and formulator of world-class asbestos-free brakes, announced today its 30th anniversary in business. NeoBrake no sooner opened its doors in October…
After its IPO Friday, German brake conglomerate Knorr-Bremse is officially a public company. According to Transport Topics, Knorr-Bremse’s majority shareholder, Heinz Hermann Thiele, now has a net worth of about $15.3 billion. According to the site: Knorr-Bremse was founded in 1905,…
Working Together, Bendix and North America’s School Bus Manufacturers Enhance Student Transportation Safety National School Bus Safety Week Emphasizes Awareness of Safer Bus Travel ELYRIA, Ohio – Oct. 16, 2018 – The good news is that over the last four…
2018 has been a big year of investment for Lumag. Not only has the company celebrated its 30th anniversary but it also saw the company dig deep and place significant investment into its services, manufacturing capabilities and resulting products. The…
More examples of the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) failures in regulating road safety are coming to light, even as the government is forced to step in. The agency’s bosses admitted yesterday that files about safety failings had been sitting “gathering…
Bruker Partners with Greening Testing Laboratories to Provide Benchtop Brake Screening Services Convenient and Cost-Effective Friction Materials Testing for the Automotive Industry SAN JOSE, CA and DETROIT, MI – October 15, 2018 – Bruker Nano Surfaces today announced a partnership…
October 12, 2018 — Ford F-150 brake pedals that go to the floors have caused a class-action lawsuit that alleges brake fluid leaks from the master cylinders into the brake boosters due to faulty seals. The Ford F-150 lawsuit was…
ISTANBUL, Turkey, October 11, 2018 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today officially opened its first Distribution Center…