ZF CV Systems Global GmbH (Formerly WABCO Global GmbH)

Company Profile

■URL

https://www.zf.com/products/en/cv/home/cv.html

■Address

Giacomettistrasse 1, 3000 Bern 31, Switzerland

Business Overview

-The Company develops and manufactures braking control, stability, suspension, transmission control, advanced driver assistance, and aerodynamic systems primarily for commercial vehicles (CVs). It also develops systems that improve the efficiency and connectivity of CVs.

-In May 2020, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) successfully completed the acquisition of the Company. The Company operates as an independent division, Commercial Vehicle Control Systems, within the ZF group. The Commercial Vehicle Control Systems division employs approximately 12,000 people at 45 locations worldwide and will work closely with ZF’s existing Commercial Vehicle Technology division, ZF’s aftermarket division and the global development team. Additionally, ZF can offer digital fleet management solutions and an extensive global network of aftermarket services for CVs.

-In January 2022, ZF merged the Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division with the Commercial Vehicle Technology Division, creating the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division. As such, the Company is an entity within the new Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division.
　

Competitors

Bosch
Continental
Haldex
Knorr-Bremse (its U.S. subsidiary Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems)

Shareholders

-The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

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Products

Driveline systems
-EcoLife environmental 6-speed automatic transmissions for buses
-Ecolite manual transmissions
-Ecomid manual transmissions
-EcoShift 6-Speed manual transmissions for coaches
-Intarder transmission integrated braking systems
-AS Tronic transmissions
-Ecosplit off-road transmissions for commercial vehicles
-TraXon modular transmission concept
-Power take-off clutches
-Torque converters
-Torsional dampers
-Dual mass flywheels
-Clutch systems
-ConAct pneumatic clutch actuation systems
-Duodrive hydrostatic drive systems for low speed operation
-DynaDamp torsional dampers
-XTend clutch covers with automatic wear compensation
-Hybrid modules
-Twin disc clutches
-VG transfer cases
-Front and rear brake calipers
-Electronic stability control systems
-Drum in hat
-Motor pumps for transmissions
-Rear caliper integrated park brake
-Single and tandem boosters and master cylinders
-CeTrax electric central drives
-PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission for medium-duty trucks, heavy pickup trucks and buses
-CeTrax lite electric central drive for light CVs

Chassis systems and components
-Premium Comfort Valve (PCV) shock absorbing valves
-Axle dampers
-Continuous Damping Control (CDC) systems
-Front and rear axle systems
-Tag axle systems
-Independent front suspension systems
-4-point links
-Cabin dampers
-Cabin suspensions and active roll stabilization systems
-Cabin suspensions with anti-roll bar
-Planetary steering axles
-Suspension rear twin axles
-Tie rods
-V-links

Steering systems
-ActivMode power steering pumps
-EV series power steering pumps
-PS series power steering pumps
-Fully adjustable steering column
-ReAX electrically assisted hydraulic steering system
-TAS series power steering gears
-THP/PCF series power steering gears

Vehicle Dynamics & Control & Autonomous Driving
-ESCsmart electronic stability control system
-OnGuard ACTIVE Advanced Emergency Braking System
-OnLaneALERT Lane Departure Warning System
-TailGUARD rear blind spot detection
-OnSide blind spot detection systems
-OptiPace predictive economic cruise control
-OptiTire advanced tire monitoring systems
-MAXX air disc brakes
-Brake chambers
-WABCO EasyFit automatic slack adjuster
-Air valves for brake controls
-Electronic braking systems
-Anti-lock braking systems
-Modular braking system platforms
-Vehicle electronic systems
-MTS2 modular door control system for buses

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
-Optimpace - Adaptive economic cruise control
-OnGuardACTIVE - Rear-end collision mitigation system
-Autonomous emergency braking for moving, decelerating, and stopped vehicles
-OnLane - Lane departure warning system
-TailGUARD - Blind spot detection
-Automatic braking for trailers in loading or unloading mode
-Emergency brake alert for approaching vehicles
-Trailer immobilizer
-OptiTire - Tire monitoring system
-OnCity - Single sensor solution using lidar for widest field-of-view object detection
-OnLaneASSIST - System combining active steering with forward camera for active lane correction
-OnGuardMAX - Provides full braking at high-speeds to avoid rear-end collisions
-OnSide - Advanced blind spot detection system

Driveline & Suspension Controls - Wheel End Solutions
-Electronically controlled air suspension systems
-Intelligent transmission automation systems
-Clutch control systems

Vehicle Energy Management Systems
-Air dryer cartridges
-FuelGuard electronic air processing units
-Mechanical air processing units
-e-comp air compressors for electric and hybrid commercial vehicles
-Engine driven air compressors
-HVAC solutions for buses

Fleet Solutions
-TX-Trailerpulse telematics solution which provides real-time location data and EBS data
-TX-Trailerguard communication hub platform providing trailer, truck and driver information
-TX-GEO 2 trailer and asset tracer solution
-TX-GO 2 on-board computer without a display
-TX-SKY fixed mounted on-board computer with touchscreen
-TX-FLEX mobile add-on for TX-GO 2 and TX_SKY
-TX-SMART driver app for freelance and distribution drivers
-TX-CONNECT web-based back office solution providing real-time information
-TX-CONNECT MP multiplatform version of TX-CONNECT
-TX-ECO program which evaluates and promote economical and ecological driving
-TX-DASHBOARDS assessment platform for various performance metrics
-TX-DOC document management solution
-TX-TANGO web service platform for integration with other office applications
-TRAXEE fleet management solution for small- and medium-sized fleets
-Tacho solutions
-TX-FUELBOT smart software solution which recommends refueling stops
-TX-FUELCOMPASS IoT Big Data solution for fleet fuel consumption and behavioral patterns

Trailer Systems
-Intelligent Trailer Program with applications for safety, driver comfort and effectiveness, operational efficiency, load optimization, and fuel efficiency
-Trailer air disc brakes
-Trailer anti-lock braking systems
-Trailer electronic braking systems
-OptiFlow Tail aerodynamic trailer tail
-OptiFlow SideWings aerodynamic sideskirts
-Air suspension for trailers controlled by pneumatic devices
-Lift axle controls
-OptiLevel air suspension controls
-OptiLock high security locking system for trailer doors

Car Systems
-Single vane vacuum pumps
-Air suspension solutions for premium passenger cars

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History

1869	Foundation of Westinghouse Air Brake Company, USA
1884	Establishment of the German company in Hanover
1910	Development of air braking equipment for road vehicles
1922	Opening of the Gronau plant
1945	New start with two product lines: braking equipment and automatic control engineering
1954	Move to new plant; Am Linder Hafen
1981	Start of mass production of WABCO's Antilock Braking System (ABS)
1991	Merger of WABCO and IDEAL Standard in WABCO Standard GmbH
1994	Supply of complete systems down to wheel brake
1995	Opening of its test track at Jeversen
1996	Introduction of the Electronic Braking System for commercial vehicles (EBS)
1998	Introduction of EBS for trailers
Sep. 2012	Acquired Ephicas, based in the Netherlands, a pioneering company in the field of innovative aerodynamic solutions for commercial vehicles.
Feb. 2014	Acquired all of the outstanding shares of Tavares NV for EUR 111.1 million through WABCO Europe BVBA, a Belgian subsidiary of the Company.
Jul. 2014	Acquired Transics International, a leading provider of fleet management solutions in France.
Apr. 2016	Acquired Laydon Composites Ltd. (LCL), a manufacturer of aerodynamic devices for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Sep. 2017	Acquired RH Sheppard Co., Inc., a supplier of steering technologies for commercial vehicles, for USD 145 million.
Oct. 2017	Acquired Meritor’s 50% interest in Meritor WABCO joint venture, taking full control of the company.
Dec. 2017	Acquired remaining 51% interest in joint venture with Sturrock and Robson Industries in South Africa.
May 2020	ZF Friedrichshafen AG successfully completed the acquisition of the Company.
Jan. 2022	The Company, operating as the Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division in ZF, merged with the Commercial Vehicle Technology Division, creating the new Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division.