Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC

Elyria, OH

Company Details
Elyria, OH
USA
http://www.foundationbrakes.com
Toll Free:866-610-9709

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC combines and expands the complementary wheel-end foundation brake technologies of two global leaders - Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC. The joint venture, formed in July 2004, is a single, complete source for OEM brake system design, manufacturing, hardware, and support for all foundation brake components and actuation systems, as well as all-makes coverage of nearly 50,000 medium- and heavy-duty aftermarket parts. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with engineering operations in both Elyria and Kalamazoo, Mich., and a manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Ky. For more information, call 1-866-610-9709 or visit www.foundationbrakes.com.

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Bendix commends legislation limiting copper in brake friction materials
All Bendix drum brake products available today meet 2021 requirements.
December 14, 2010
Products & Press Releases
Rendering of BSFB’s Bowling Green, KY, facility created in September 2019 when the company broke ground on a $65 million, 130,000-square-foot expansion, now nearing completion.
Bendix Acquires Full Ownership of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Joint Venture
Bendix will immediately incorporate the wheel-end business as one of its five Centers of Competency and change the name to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC.
October 1, 2020
Mark Kromer
Bendix Appoints Three New Company Executives
Mark Kromer, Aaron Schwass, and Mike Tober have moved into newly created executive roles as part of Bendix's growth initiatives.
August 24, 2020
Bendix Expanding Wheel-End Manufacturing Facility
Bendix Spicer Foundation is expanding to support growth in air disc brake production capacity to meet growing North American customer demand.
September 13, 2019
Bendix ADB22X Marks Production Milestone
Over 3 million ADB22X air disc brakes have now been produced in North America.
July 10, 2019
Bendix Adb22 X Air Disc Brake
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake
The latest version of the ADB22X features a new adjustment mechanism engineered for increased vibration robustness while improving running clearance between the friction and rotor.
March 19, 2019
Bendix Adb22 X Air Disc Brake
Bendix Spicer Updates Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake
A new adjustment mechanism and premium friction elevate the ADB22X's performance.
March 19, 2019
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Rendering of BSFB’s Bowling Green, KY, facility created in September 2019 when the company broke ground on a $65 million, 130,000-square-foot expansion, now nearing completion.
Bendix Acquires Full Ownership of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Joint Venture
Bendix will immediately incorporate the wheel-end business as one of its five Centers of Competency and change the name to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC.
October 1, 2020
Mark Kromer
Bendix Appoints Three New Company Executives
Mark Kromer, Aaron Schwass, and Mike Tober have moved into newly created executive roles as part of Bendix's growth initiatives.
August 24, 2020
Bendix Expanding Wheel-End Manufacturing Facility
Bendix Spicer Foundation is expanding to support growth in air disc brake production capacity to meet growing North American customer demand.
September 13, 2019
Bendix ADB22X Marks Production Milestone
Over 3 million ADB22X air disc brakes have now been produced in North America.
July 10, 2019
Bendix Adb22 X Air Disc Brake
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake
The latest version of the ADB22X features a new adjustment mechanism engineered for increased vibration robustness while improving running clearance between the friction and rotor.
March 19, 2019
Bendix Adb22 X Air Disc Brake
Bendix Spicer Updates Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake
A new adjustment mechanism and premium friction elevate the ADB22X's performance.
March 19, 2019
Kenworth T680 Advantage 76 Inch Sleeper
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake Now Standard on all Axles of Kenworth T680
Testing has shown that from 60 mph, a tractor equipped with air disc brakes on all axles stops about 15 ft. shorter than one equipped with steer-axle air disc brakes alone.
July 9, 2018
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brake Surpasses 2 Million Units Produced
The Bendix ADB22X has pased the 2-million-unit production mark as the market adopts ADB technology in ever increasing numbers.
March 5, 2018
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Receives Sustainability Award
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake earned the the Green to Gold Award from the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce for energy-saving improvements it made to its facility in 2017.
November 1, 2017
Bendix Next-Generation Drum Brake Provides Cost Savings Through Reduced Weight
Bendix's next-generation foundation drum brakes are lighter in weight to help reduce fuel costs, and are available factory-installed at all major North American medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers.
September 27, 2017
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Bendix EnduraSure Spring Brake Line
The Bendix EnduraSure Spring Brake Line, introduced at NACV 2017, provides longer power spring life while reducing risk for chamber air leaks.
September 27, 2017
BSFB earns award for facility expansion
BSFB's Bowling Green facility earned the 2015 Business Expansion Award for the company's efforts to expand its operations by investing in capital and creating local jobs.
November 2, 2015
BSFB air disc brake surpasses 1 million-unit production milestone
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has surpassed the 1 million-unit production mark for its ADB22X air disc brake.
June 22, 2015
In a recently completed energy-efficiency project, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake replaced 112 low-efficiency lighting fixtures in its Bowling Green, KY, facility’s warehouse with new high-output fluorescent fixtures, saving an estimated $9,500 annually.
BSFB recognized for energy-efficiency initiatives at Bowling Green facility
BSFB has been awarded a Tennessee Valley Authority incentive rebate in recognition of initiatives the company has undertaken at its Bowling Green, KY, facility to save energy.
May 29, 2015
BSFB launches middle school robotics program
BSFB has completed its first LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics program at a middle school in Bowling Green, KY, as part of its initiative to support more STEM programs in local schools.
March 5, 2015
BSFB continuing multi-year facility expansion plans to further increase production capacity
BSFB's multi-year expansion for its Bowling Green, KY, facility continues to increase the company's production capabilities as well as reach a milestone of manufacturing more than on million foundation brakes in a 12-month period.
December 12, 2014
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake celebrates 10 years of business
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is celebrating 10 years of business as a brake system designer and manufacturer for the OEM market.
August 19, 2014
BSFB's automatic slack adjuster helps improve brake lining and drum life
Testing of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake's Versajust LS Slack Adjuster used with the WearMax Clutch can extend brake lining life up to 16% and brake drum life up to 30%.
March 27, 2014
Bendix air disc brakes reach half-million production milestone
Production of Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes has surpassed 500,000 units, and continues to grow as the commercial vehicle industry increases use of air disc brake technology.
November 13, 2013
Bendix updates whitepaper examining reduced stopping distance requirements and technologies to meet the regulation
Bendix has released an updated version of its whitepaper about the Federal Reduced Stopping Distance regulation and the technologies available to meet the mandate.
August 20, 2013
Bendix Brake Label
New Bendix Brake Shoe Label Emphasizes Importance of Proper Relining to Meet Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements
Bendix brake shoes will now include a label emphasizing the importance of using the proper materials when relining to ensure compliance with the Reduced Stopping Distance mandate.
July 22, 2013
Bendix Supporting Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Efforts to Improve Highway Safety
Bendix is highlighting several of its vehicle safety technologies in support the CVSA's Roadcheck program taking place June 4 to 6.
June 5, 2013
Bendix Testing Shows Use of High Performance Friction When Replacing Brake Linings Maintains Performance and RSD Compliance
New test results from Bendix has lead the company to recommending the use of like-for-lie OE friction when replacing brake linings to maintain performance and RSD compliance.
January 21, 2013
Bendix Releases Whitepaper on Federal Reduced Stopping Distance Mandate
Bendix has released a whitepaper which offers an in-depth look at the federal reduced stopping distance mandate.
July 17, 2012