BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WABCO Holdings Inc. today announced that in September WABCO will participate at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008 in Hanover, Germany, one of the industry's most comprehensive trade fairs at which WABCO will introduce new technologies for driver assistance systems (DAS), telematics for original equipment manufacturers of trailers and aftermarket applications, high-output compressors, and transmission automation systems for trucks and buses.
Also at IAA, WABCO will present new products and innovative developments for vehicle electronic architecture (VEA) and electronic stability control (ESC), among other WABCO systems and services designed to improve performance, safety, efficiency and service life of commercial vehicles while reducing overall vehicle operating costs.
"With this year's IAA hosting a record number of exhibitors, WABCO expects to meet with a continuously growing and global group of customers, partners and other industry players as we demonstrate our passion for innovation," said Harald Kaess, WABCO Vice President, Original Equipment Sales and Customer Management. "As a valued partner and trusted supplier for nearly every major manufacturer of trucks, buses and trailers, we're passionate about new WABCO technologies, systems and products that can help drive the industry toward further road safety and continued success in every region of the world."
WABCO at IAA 2008: Hall 26, Stand B14
Where: Hanover, Germany - Exhibition Center Hanover
Press Days: September 23 and September 24
Public Days: September 25 through October 2
WABCO Press Conference
September 23 from 13:00 to 13:30 in the Conference Center.
Inauguration of WABCO Test Track Extension in Jeversen
During IAA, WABCO will inaugurate its new Vehicle Dynamics Area at its test track facility in Jeversen near Hanover.
Keynote by WABCO CEO
September 26 from 12:00 to 12:30 in the Conference Center where Jacques Esculier will highlight industry developments in driver assistance systems (DAS).
Live DAS Demonstration
September 26 from 13:30 to 14:00 outside the Conference Center for a live demonstration of a WABCO truck equipped with driver assistance systems (DAS).
Customer Visits
During IAA, WABCO will conduct demonstrations of new products and systems for customers at the company's test track located in Jeversen near Hanover. WABCO will also guide customers on tours of its research, development and manufacturing facilities located in Hanover. Customers are invited to contact their local WABCO representative.
About WABCO
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is one of the world's leading providers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles. Customers include the world's leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers. Founded in the U.S. in 1869 as Westinghouse Air Brake Company, WABCO was acquired by American Standard in 1968 and spun off in 2007. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, WABCO employs more than 7,700 people in 31 countries worldwide. In 2007, WABCO's total sales were $2.4 billion. WABCO is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock symbol WBC.
Website: http://www.wabco-auto.com
Media contact
Tobias Mueller, +49-69-7191-6834, tobias.mueller@klenkhoursch.de
Investors and financial analysts contact
Mike Thompson, +32(2)663-9854, mike.thompson@wabco-auto.com
Jason Campbell, +1-732-369-7477, jason.campbell@wabco-auto.com