WABCO Receives Nine Top 'Supplier' Awards by Seven of China's Leading Commercial Vehicle Makers; Recognizing Performance Excellence, Innovation and Quality
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - Jan 22, 2013) - WABCO Holdings Inc. (WBC), (www.wabco-auto.com) a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that WABCO has been honored for its superior performance during 2012 with nine top awards from seven of China''s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.
For 2012, WABCO in China received "Supplier Excellence" awards from Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company, Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Duty Truck Company, Beiqi Foton Motor Company and from two engine plants within China National Heavy Duty Truck Group.
WABCO in China also received a "Supplier Excellence" award from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Company in addition to a second annual "Quality Contribution" award from this customer. Additionally, WABCO received a "Quality Excellence" award by FAW Jiefang Automotive Company, a "Development Contribution" award by Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Duty Truck Company, and a "Top Ten Supplier" award from WuHu CIMC RuiJiang Automobile Company.
"These awards are a powerful affirmation of WABCO''s continuing success in anticipating and meeting the diverse and dynamic needs of its existing and new customers in China," said Sujie Yu, General Manager, WABCO China. "We are proud to have been honored in this way."
"Recognition at this level by major Chinese customers further differentiates WABCO as a leading brand of reference," said Leon Liu, WABCO President Asia. "Supported by more than 1,500 local employees, a new product development center and four world-class factories, we continue to leverage our global technology leadership, local applications development capabilities and local manufacturing resources to further benefit truck, bus and trailer manufacturers both nationally and worldwide."
About WABCO
WABCO (WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world''s leading commercial truck, trailer and bus manufacturers. With sales of $2.8 billion in 2011, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com.
