14th October 2009 - Bendix Demos Technology to Arkansas Trucking Association

Attendees to Experience Firsthand Advanced Braking, Active Safety Technologies

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brakes LLC, the North American leaders in active safety and brake system technologies, will provide demonstrations of their full-stability, active cruise with braking, and other advanced safety technologies for commercial vehicles to members of the Arkansas Trucking Association.

Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program – a full stability system to help mitigate rollovers and loss-of-control situations; Bendix® Wingman™ ACB – Active Cruise with Braking, designed to help drivers avoid rear-end collisions; SmarTire™ by Bendix CVS tire pressure monitoring system; and BlindSpotter® side warning technology, which helps alert drivers to vehicles in their blind spot will be presented and demonstrated beginning at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at Fayetteville Executive Airport, 4500 S. School Road, Fayetteville, Ark.

“The Arkansas Trucking Association asked Bendix CVS to participate, and we are excited to continue to support and educate the trucking industry about the newest safety technologies,” said Fred Andersky, director of marketing for Controls at Bendix. “Full stability, active cruise with braking, and other advanced safety technologies all help drivers to avoid rollovers, loss-of-control situations, and collisions – major causes of injuries and fatalities on the road. These technologies combine to help make heavy trucks and our roadways safer.”

Also at the event, experts will be on hand to demonstrate the complete lineup of Bendix® brand foundation brakes available on a full range of OE models today. These brakes currently meet the new government mandate and offer application-specific solutions that provide improved safety and reduced cost-per-mile. Bendix® brand air disc brakes and foundation drum brakes – from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, a joint venture between Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC – are compatible in a variety of combinations and available on most North American tractors and trailers.

The efficient Bendix air disc brakes and foundation drum brakes meet and exceed the newly mandated reduced stopping distance regulations. Bendix air disc brakes are proven to significantly reduce stopping distances for commercial vehicles; virtually eliminate brake fade with no degradation of stopping power; enable a passenger car-like feel; and permit straight, stable stops due to high brake efficiency and low hysteresis. Extensive, ongoing field testing has validated the air disc brakes’ superior performance advantages relative to stopping distance, pad and rotor life, and brake fade.

“Our current range of solutions – air disc brake and foundation drum brake – meet the new regulations without adding to the complexity of today’s vehicle brake system,” said Aaron Schwass, director for the foundation brake group at Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake. “Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake remains focused on its efforts to advance its braking technologies by adding cost-effective options that extend and enhance service life, while enhancing the safety of our North American roadways. We are honored for the opportunity to share the latest developments with our industry and the participants at this event.”  To register for the event, please contact Bendix at 1-800-AIRBRAKE ext. 9506.

About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; Huntington, Ind.; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.