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02/15/2008
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENGINEERS HONORED FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ACTIVITY DURING NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
Category: Trucking News
Posted by: techman
News Release
For more information, contact:
Barbara Gould or Patrick McCarthy
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Marcus Thomas LLC
(440) 329-9609 (888) 482-4455
barbara.gould@bendix.com pmccarthy@marcusthomasllc.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FEBRUARY 17–23
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENGINEERS HONORED FOR
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ACTIVITY DURING NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
ELYRIA, Ohio – February 15, 2008 –Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the North American leader in commercial vehicle safety and braking system technologies, is noting the intellectual property accomplishments of more than 50 company engineers during National Engineers Week, February 17–23.
Bendix was granted 17 United States patents in 2007 and filed applications for 21 others, adding to the over 75-year history of technical achievements by the organization and its engineering team. Among the most notable achievements in 2007 was a patent of the Bendix®ABS-6 Advanced with ESP® electronic stability program. The system is the only ABS-based truck stability system capable of recognizing and assisting with both rollover and vehicle under- and over-steer driving situations in a variety of road conditions. AD-IS® air dryer module, which protects a vehicle’s air system from harmful contaminants. Also patented was a device used with the Bendix®
“Our culture and work environment at Bendix is one that fosters innovation and continuous improvement, particularly as it relates to making highways safer for commercial vehicles and those with which they share the roads,” said Joseph J. McAleese, Bendix president and CEO. “Throughout our history as a pioneer in braking and active safety systems for commercial vehicles, our inventive engineers have established a track record of new products and technologies that set the standard within the industry.”
National Engineers Week raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society and aWashington, considered by many to be the United States’ first engineer, directed a growing nation toward technical advancements, invention, and education. nnually falls in February during the week of George Washington’s birthday.
Bendix possesses a similar mission, striving to promote science and math education in schools and to keep engineering talent in Northeast Ohio. Innovation, invention, and technological advancement are all cornerstones of the Bendix philosophy of developing solutions that make the nation’s highways safer.
Bendix administers a number of employee programs that encourage inventions, including quarterly patent meetings, bi-annual training sessions, individual and departmental goal-setting, incentives and recognition events.
In addition, Bendix aggressively and proactively defends its intellectual property from counterfeiting and other unauthorized use through a comprehensive program that includes education, awareness, and action.
“We strive every day to harness the power of science and technology with the goal of making our roads a safer place to travel,” McAleese said. “Our engineers work tirelessly to provide safe technology and we are proud to call them Bendix employees.”
About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; and Huntington, Ind. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com.
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