WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
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| Traded as | NYSE: WBC |
| Industry | Component manufacture and supply for commercial vehicles |
| Predecessor | Westinghouse Air Brake Company |
| Founded | in 1869 as Westinghouse Air Brake Company |
| Founder | George Westinghouse |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
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Area served
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Worldwide (34 countries) |
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Key people
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Jacques Esculier, CEO. |
| Products | electronic braking systems stability systems suspension systems transmission automation systems |
| Services | customized aftermarket solutions and dedicated support for fleet operators, maintenance workshops and distribution partners |
| Revenue | USD 2.72 billion (2013) |
| USD 332 million (2013) | |
| USD 653 million (2013) | |
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Number of employees
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11000 |
| Website | http://www.wabco-auto.com |
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is an American provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles.
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 11000 people in 34 countries worldwide. In 2013, WABCO’s total sales were $2,720.5 million, a rise of 10% over the previous year.[1] WABCO is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as WABCO Holdings Inc, with the stock symbol WBC.[2]
See also
- Wabtec - spin off from the Westinghouse Air Brake Company still based in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, United States
