TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., the global leader in active and passive safety systems, has announced an enhanced technology relationship with its joint venture, Brakes India Ltd. (BI) manufacturing automotive and non-automotive braking systems and ferrous castings.TRW intends to license slip control systems (SCS) technology to BI to enable it to manufacture and provide local engineering and development capability as part of its service to customers in India.
Peter Lake, TRWs Executive Vice President for Sales and Business Development, explained: “TRWs longstanding relationship with BI has been extremely successful. At present TRW exports complete ABS and electronic stability control (ESC or VSC) units to India, but this licence for SCS technology will allow for much greater presence and more effective customer support through BI.”
As the world leader in foundation brake systems and a pioneer in electronic braking, TRW continues to create innovative systems that combine proven brake function with advanced electronics. The company’s electronically controlled braking systems help prevent skids and slides, wheel lock and wheel slippage to help keep drivers in control.
Mr. S. Viji, BI Managing Director, said: “Environmental implications are impacting legislation and technology is adapting at record speed to keep pace. We are extremely excited about the positive impact which these technologies will have on the lives of the car driving public and are proud to be able to harness this technology and roll it out locally.”
Brakes India, formed as a joint venture between TRW and the TVS Sundram Group in 1962, manufactures a range of foundation brake and actuation components with manufacturing facilities spread across India.
With 2009 sales of $11.6 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world’s leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, the company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs over 60,000 people worldwide.TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services.
