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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
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Bendix shares Roadcheck prep tips
ELYRIA, Ohio – With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz coming up June 5-7, Bendix has offered some advice for passing the inspections with flying colors. “Almost 9,400 vehicles received out-of-service (OOS) violations during Roadcheck 2017, and…
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The path to autonomous
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Today’s driver assistance systems will eventually guide the trucking industry to autonomous driving – but it won’t happen soon. That’s according to Fred Andersky, director, customer solutions controls with Bendix, who spoke by video conference at the…
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Bendix reduces waste, energy consumption
ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has announced it has diverted 96% of the waste created at its plants in 2017, while also reducing its energy usage by seven million kilowatt hours over the past three years. The company is on target…
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Bendix expands brake shoe offerings
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Bendix has expanded its aftermarket brake shoe line, and now offers a remanufactured brake shoe with original equipment friction and coating and the same five-year warranty as on OE shoes. The announcements were made during Heavy-Duty…
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Bendix expands damper manufacturing capacity
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bendix has announced it’s expanding production at its Huntington, Ind., plant and injecting US$3.8 million into the facility. Bendix will add two new production lines to manufacture vibration damper product lines. They’re used to reduce torsional vibration…
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Bendix developing next-gen safety systems
ATLANTA, Ga. – Bendix is continuing to work on the next generation of its active safety systems, which could reduce many types of crashes, including rear-enders and rollaways. Fred Andersky, director, customer solutions, controls with Bendix, said at the North…
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Bendix on pace for record year
ATLANTA, Ga. – It’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, which is on pace to achieve record sales. Berend Bracht, president and chief executive officer of Bendix, said at the North American Commercial Vehicle…
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International makes disc brakes standard on LT series
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced it’s making air disc brakes standard on all axles of its International LT series highway truck. The company has selected the Bendix ADB22X disc brake as its standard offering. “Our DriverFirst design philosophy…
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Bendix recognizes eight Canadian distributors
ELYRIA, Ohio – Eight Canadian distributors were among the 50 that Bendix deemed worthy of platinum status. The recognition, Bendix says, goes to the company’s top distributors, which share the company’s commitment to providing operators and service technicians with the…
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Bendix gives update on safety system developments
Interest in stability control flatlines, disc brakes and collision mitigation systems on the rise
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Optimism growing for stronger Class 8 truck demand
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Truck and component manufacturers at the Mid-America Trucking Show indicated they are increasingly optimistic about the Class 8 truck market in 2017. Joe McAleese, chairman of Bendix, said going into this year, he expected Class 8 builds…
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Ridewell offering Bendix ADB22X-LT disc brakes
ELYRIA, Ohio – Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix ADB22X-LT air disc brake for pairing with its axles. The brake was designed specifically for trailers, Bendix says, and will fit five-inch and 5.75-inch trailer axles. Bendix claims its ADB22X-LT trims…
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Bendix doubles manufacturing capacity at Mexico plant
ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has doubled solenoid valve and assembled manifold manufacturing capabilities at its Acuna, Mexico manufacturing plant. The US$1.5 million investment saw a new low-flow solenoid production line and a new manifold line added. “Modern solenoids are capable…
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Volvo demonstrates new active driver assist
Company takes collision mitigation a step further with fully integrated system
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Bendix extends customer support hours
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is extending its customer service center hours by three hours. The new hours will be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. EST, effective today. Customer service support is available in both French and English, the company…
