Hino presents Meritor WABCO with quality awards
Meritor WABCO has received the 2015 Excellence in Quality and the 2015 On-Time Delivery Performance awards from Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. Meritor WABCO has been recognized with the quality award seven times in the past eight years and has received the on-time delivery award five times. The two awards recognize Meritor WABCO for achieving
ZF, WABCO introduce Evasive Maneuver Assist technology
WABCO Holdings Inc. and ZF have announced a joint prototype of Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA), a new collision avoidance technology for commercial vehicles. Jointly developed by WABCO and ZF, the Evasive Maneuver Assist combines WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE collision mitigation system technology with ZF’s active steering technology, and marks yet another step toward enabling autonomous driving in
Cummins, WABCO enter into long-term air compressors agreement
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced that it has entered into a new long-term agreement with Cummins Inc. to manufacture and supply high-performance air-compressor technology globally. WABCO now becomes the exclusive supplier to Cummins in North America for air compressors applied in trucks, buses and industrial equipment. The new agreement also significantly expands the volume and variety of
WABCO acquires Laydon Composites, expands aerodynamic device offering
WABCO has acquired Laydon Composites Ltd. (LCL), a manufacturer of aerodynamic devices for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Laydon generated revenues of approximately CAD $25 million in 2015 and is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Through the acquisition, WABCO will provide a full range of aerodynamic devices for commercial vehicles worldwide, including Laydon’s TrailerSkirt and nose fairings
WABCO unveils next-gen OnLane lane departure warning system
WABCO unveiled its next generation OnLane lane departure warning system (LDWS), an advanced driver assistance system that features a new, high resolution camera integrated with a SmartDrive video-based driver performance management system. WABCO’s OnLane is a camera-based LDWS that continuously monitors the vehicle’s position within lane markings. It alerts the driver via visual, audible or
PeopleNet, WABCO team up on tire pressure monitoring system
PeopleNet and WABCO have paired up to make a tire pressure monitoring system, the two companies announced. Through wheel-mounted sensors, WABCO’s Integrated Vehicle Tire Monitoring (IVTM) system enables users to ensure optimal tire pressure by wirelessly providing in-cab updates of tire pressures directly from each wheel. The system alerts drivers to any tire pressure issues, allowing them
Meritor WABCO releases Toolbox 12 vehicle diagnostic package
Meritor WABCO has released Toolbox 12, the newest version of its PC-based diagnostic software. It is now available for purchase. Meritor WABCO says that Toolbox 12 includes expanded diagnostic capabilities and support for anti-lock braking systems, electronic braking systems and hydraulic power brakes. Toolbox 12 also includes OnGuardACTIVE diagnostics, aftermarket electronic control unit (ECU) programming updates and
WABCO launches ProVia parts brand
WABCO has announced the launch of a new brand, ProVia, which will provide budget spare parts. According to the company, ProVia will help workshops and fleet operators bridge the gap between low-end budget parts which can often fall short of quality and reliability expectations and the higher investment required for premium level aftermarket parts for trucks,
Meritor WABCO receives Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp.
Meritor WABCO has earned the 2015 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp. for excellence in quality and delivery performance. Meritor WABCO is one of two suppliers to win this award six times–the most of any Wabash supplier. Meritor WABCO supplies the trailer company with SmartTrac trailer anti-lock braking, roll stability and InfoLink data gateway systems. InfoLink
WABCO joins the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
WABCO Holdings Inc., suppliers of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has announced that it has joined the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote commercial vehicle safety and security by providing leadership on safety issues to law enforcement, industry, and policy makers. “WABCO