Wabco Holdings has announced its first major steering system deal in India following its September 2017 acquisition of US-based RH Sheppard, a supplier of steering technologies for commercial vehicles.
Wabco wants to expand and 'globalise' its steering business beyond the US and this latest supply agreement with Tata Motors in India is a first step, it said.
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It is supplying hydraulic power steering systems for new heavy-duty trucks following recent legislation changes to restrict axle weight loads.
Wabco said its M110 heavy-duty hydraulic power steering gears and assemblies meet Tata Motors' power-steering performance and reliability requirements.
"We are delighted that the introduction of Wabco's industry-leading steering systems for the first time in India further differentiates our strong partnership with Tata Motors, while helping them to meet this additional level of demand," said P Kaniappan, Wabco India managing director.
"As the only commercial vehicle supplier able to offer both braking and steering capabilities in India, Wabco is uniquely placed to provide our customers with increasingly higher levels of automation."
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