WABCO Automotive Control Systems (NYSE: WBC) unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2009. At this year's Shanghai Auto Show, WABCO demonstrated its product and technology leadership and demonstrated its highly localized strategy.
The products displayed by WABCO reflect its constant pursuit of safety, comfort, economy and efficiency. For example, in the field of braking and stability control, WABCO has exhibited from an anti-lock braking system (ABS) to an electronic braking system (EBS) developed on the basis of ABS to make driving safer. There is a more advanced and safer driver assistance system (DAS). In terms of electronic control, in addition to the electronically controlled air suspension system ECAS, there is also a door control system (MTS) that can increase passenger car safety, and an advanced vehicle electronic control system (VEA). In terms of air management systems, the air control system, the new-generation air handling unit, and the electric-driven air compressor (E-Comp) are the latest innovations of WABCO and were first exhibited in China. There are also products for trailers and cars, such as vacuum pumps for light diesel engines, electronically controlled air suspension systems that have been widely used in many world-renowned high-end cars, and trailer electronic brake and suspension control systems.
This year, WABCO has brought a big gift to Chinese customers - the disc brakes that will be produced locally. It has WABCO's patented single putter technology that reduces the number of system components, increases reliability, and increases vehicle payload. It can maintain excellent performance in harsh road conditions while thicker friction linings extend the service life. In addition, there is the newly launched OptiDriveTM new-generation modular automatic mechanical transmission control system that has been installed on the heavy trucks of China National Heavy Duty Truck. It can select the best timing and precise shifting through electronic control, which greatly improves fuel economy.
“This auto show is a good platform for WABCO. We hope that through this exhibition we will not only show you our world-leading products and technologies, but also let everyone know a passionate and innovative WABIC. Facing the low tide of the automotive industry, Dr. Liang Liu emphasized innovation and localization when he talked about the secret of WABCO's success. “Passion and innovation is WABCO's corporate culture and it is WABCO's source of vitality. We bring our spirit of innovation to China's mainland, which runs through our cooperation with Chinese customers and runs through all aspects of our R&D, production and management. ;
From 1981 when WABCO introduced the first commercial vehicle ABS, to the first commercial vehicle EBS, to the first commercial vehicle automatic emergency braking system (AEB), WABCO has always led the industry in technological innovation. In 2008, Weibo Scientific developed the first commercial vehicle collision warning system (CMS) with automatic braking function, the first commercial vehicle automatic emergency braking system (AEB), the trailer remote communication system (Telematics), and electric drive. The air compressor (e-Comp) also includes the OptiDriveTM next-generation modular automatic transmission control system. WABCO's innovative spirit is not only reflected in the research and development of products and technologies, but also in the application of advanced management concepts. For example, WABCO's Six Sigma lean production management concept has been implemented worldwide, achieving high quality production and cost. Savings improve the core competitiveness of the company's products.
WABCO's innovative spirit continues to take root in China, with numerous successes: this year it launched the OptiDriveTM Next Generation Modular Mechanical Transmission Automatic Control System; the Qingdao Plant completed in 2005 is its global Six Sigma Lean Production Demonstration Base. WABCO insists on its localization strategy, not only localization of production, localization of procurement, but also localization of decisions and localization of business processes. Localization can not only reduce costs, improve product competitiveness, but also increase WABCO's response speed in the market and ensure that its advanced technology can be successfully promoted in the Chinese market in a timely manner.
Dr. Liu Liang expressed his special attention and confidence in the Chinese market. “Waewco has been paying close attention to the changes in the Chinese market, including the opportunities brought by the Expo, as well as the national policies, regulations, and financial support that have been introduced in succession. We understand the ever-changing needs of the market and timely introduce new products for Chinese customers. The company's products, and vigorously promote the localization strategy.Wakoko will continue to take the lead in the industry, continue to innovate, and achieve a win-win situation with customers to grow together.