Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Elyria, OH 44035

Company Overview

Bendix has been setting the industry safety standard for commercial vehicle air brake charging and control systems.

Company Details
901 Cleveland Street
Elyria, OH 44035
USA
http://www.bendix.com
Phone:440-329-9000
Fax:440-329-9203

For over 80 years, Bendix has been setting the industry safety standard for commercial vehicle air brake charging and control systems. Now we are applying that leadership and momentum to advanced safety technologies.

Bendix is a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. Our 2,000+ dedicated Bendix employees throughout North America are driven to deliver powerful, effective solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost through the absolute highest levels of technology, service and product reliability.

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November 11, 2020
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Unfurling of a banner on the Sheppard building denoting it is now part of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.
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Air Disc Brake Uptake Grows as Fleets See Safety and TCO Benefits
Bendix says use of air disc brakes has increased over the past decade due to the increased safety and lower maintenance costs they provide.
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Air Disc Brake Uptake Grows as Fleets See Safety and TCO Benefits
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Unfurling of a banner on the Sheppard building denoting it is now part of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Bendix Completes Acquisition of R.H. Sheppard
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June 2, 2020
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