WABCO Holdings Inc. has started delivery of its industry-leading MAXX air disc brakes (ADB) to Daimler AG. Daimler AG now equips its current heavy-duty truck platforms, including its market-leading Actros, Antos, and Arocs models, for the European market with WABCO's high-performance single-piston air disc brakes.
WABCO is supplying Daimler AG with the lightest air disc brake package for heavy-duty vehicles in the market. It consists of the company's breakthrough MAXX 22 ADB on the front axle and WABCO's new MAXX 22L ADB on the rear axle.
"We are delighted that Daimler has adopted WABCO's industry-leading MAXX 22 single-piston air disc brakes to help bring advanced braking capabilities and excellent field reliability to Daimler's current heavy-duty truck platforms," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This major supply agreement also further expands the range of WABCO technologies adopted by this industry leader."
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