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WABCO Joins IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008 in Hanover; Introduces New Technologies for Driver Assistance, Telematics, High-Output Compressors, and Transmission Automation


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BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 22 -- 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."