WABCO Supplies AMT Valve Technology to Europe
For many years WABCO company has been offering its customers electronic and mechanical technologies in the field of braking systems and transmissions for commercial vehicles. Recently the company reached a long-standing supply agreement with a major producer of trucks and buses located in Europe. WABCO will provide its most advanced valves for automated manual transmissions. The company will operate as a single vendor for future large-scale manufacturing, mainly in Europe and South America.
WABCO’s cutting edge AMT solution provides effective, economically viable auto switching of speeds and deals wih clutch activation for heavy vehicles. Moreover, this product enhances fuel efficiency due to better gear switching. WABCO provides more light-weight product with space-saving design and not complicated assembly procedure leading to lower production and installation expenses. Having more than 20 years of experience in AMT technologies and millions of sold AMT solutions, WABCO will progress to a new stage in the auto business.
ABOUT WABCO
The history of WABCO started in 1868, when the founder of the company George Westinghouse invented a pneumatic brake. The list of innovative solutions introduced by WABCO specialists also includes dual-braking system, antilock brake system, electronic brake system, etc. All these achievements prove an immense potential of WABCO in research and development activities.
Today more than 500 engineers work in European offices of the company (Germany, France and the UK). They apply the latest scientific achievements in product development, so it helps WABCO to keep pace with the latest trends in the auto industry. More than 6% of the company’s money turnover is spent on research and development activities.In addition to motor vehicles, WABCO is determined to reach its full potential in various industry fields. The company closely cooperates with major scientific organizations and universities having leading positions in the auto industry. WABCO publishes a lot of technical materials and participates in different conferences. This activity helps the company achieve outstanding results in R&D of WABCO spare parts.
WABCO is constantly expanding its business activity. The company takes part in development of different automotive systems:
• Air distribution systems
• Brake systems
• Car control systems
• Suspension systems
• Electronic systems
• Pneumatic systems
For a century, WABCO engineers have sought to develop technical progress for the benefit of humanity. Nowadays the company strives to improve its products, taking into account ecological and economic challenges.
