Meritor,
Inc and Brakes India, Ltd. have announced the signing of a Licensing and
Technology Assistance Agreement for the manufacture and sale of Meritor ELSA
air disc brakes in India.
According
to a Meritor statement, the agreement, which expands on an existing licensing
agreement for B-frame hydraulic disc brakes, air drum and air disc brakes,
builds on the long-term, successful cooperation between both companies in the
Indian market.
More
than 5 million Meritor ELSA brakes have been sold globally, demonstrating the
markets’ confidence in this technology. In India, ELSA 225H air disc brakes
have been operating on major fleets for several years and have gained
acceptance as a cost-effective and reliable safety improvement, particularly
for buses and coaches.
Brakes
India Limited is the leading manufacturer of braking systems in India for the
automotive industry with a sales turnover in excess of Rs. 3000 crore or more
than $500 million. Established in 1962 as a joint venture between TVS group and
Lucas Industries plc (now integrated with TRW) Brakes India has grown steadily
to become a leading brake system supplier to global OEMs operating in India.
Meritor,
Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and
aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. The company
serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defence, specialty and
aftermarket customers in more than 70 countries. Meritor is based in Troy,
Michigan, United States.
Source: Meritor