# Wabco and FAW Jiefang form vehicle control systems joint venture in China

WABCO Holdings Inc. has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with FAW Jiefang Automotive Company for vehicle control systems, starting with manufacture of MAXX single-piston air disc brakes from 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-21
- Where: China, China
- Status: announced
- Products: single-piston air disc brakes (MAXX ADB), vehicle control systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [WABCO](https://endata.com/companies/3234.md)
- [FAW Jiefang Automotive Company](https://endata.com/companies/30064.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [automotiveworld.com](https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/wabco-announces-vehicle-control-systems-joint-venture-in-china-with-faw-jiefang-a-leading-commercial-vehicle-manufacturer-accelerates-wabcos-single-piston-air-disc-brake-technology-leadersh/), 2018-09-21: "WABCO Holdings Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture for vehicle control systems with FAW Jiefang Automotive Company"

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