Bendix acquires distribution of Knorr-Bremse ABS from Eaton

May 16, 2002
Effective June 1, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will become the North American distributor and principal sales team for Knorr-Bremse ABS products,
Effective June 1, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will become the North American distributor and principal sales team for Knorr-Bremse ABS products, a role Bendix acquired from Eaton Corp. All Knorr-Bremse ABS product lines will be marketed in North American under the Bendix brand name.Eaton Roadranger field representatives will continue to provide fleet and dealer sales and service support for the Bendix/Knorr-Bremse ABS product line. Due to the scope of the product line, and to facilitate a smooth transition, products will be available through Bendix using the existing Eaton-based part numbers until further notice.Bendix will continue to offer its EC-30/MC-30 and EC-17/MC-17 ABS systems for trucks, tractors, buses, coaches, and trailers as part of its full ABS product offering.