Delphi Automotive Systems and AlliedSignal Team Up
29 March 1999
Delphi Automotive Systems and AlliedSignal Team Up To Provide Heavy Duty ABS SystemsTROY, Mich., March 26 -- Delphi Automotive Systems has announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with AlliedSignal Truck Brake Systems (ASTBS) to develop and manufacture its next generation of Bendix anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The new alliance will utilize the technical and manufacturing expertise of both companies to provide ABS systems for the heavy duty truck market. Through the joint development and supply agreement, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems will supply the electronics for the Bendix ABS system that will be marketed by ASTBS in early 2000. The companies did not release the dollar value of the agreement. "We believe that Delphi and AlliedSignal will both benefit from this relationship that is built around innovative technology and a unique supplier arrangement," said Dave Wohleen, president of Delphi Delco Electronics Systems. "Joining forces with AlliedSignal to develop and produce these heavy duty advanced braking systems is a win-win-win approach for Delphi, AlliedSignal and heavy duty customers. Our alliance allows our companies to deliver a sophisticated ABS system to the market using established areas of expertise and thereby creating a highly efficient business model." The advanced ABS system will use Power Line Carrier (PLC-4 Trucks) technology which sends spread spectrum chirps between the tractor and trailer ABS controllers. The unique Power Line Carrier technology eliminates the need to add additional lines or pins on the standard tractor to trailer (J560) connector harness. The system provides advanced diagnostic communication, trailer ABS status information and advanced control functions. "This alliance is a natural fit that will help us speed the development of future braking systems," said Jeff Sinclair, president of AlliedSignal Truck Brake Systems Co. "AlliedSignal contributes our substantial experience in commercial vehicle brake systems and Delphi Automotive Systems brings its depth in vehicle electronics. The synergy of the alliance will assist us in our goal of providing a next-generation ABS product that provides our customers with the best technology and the greatest value." AlliedSignal Inc. is an advanced technology and manufacturing company serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products, chemicals, fibers, plastics and advanced materials. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The company employs 70,400 people in some 40 countries. AlliedSignal was named the best diversified company by Forbes Global magazine; the most admired aerospace company by Fortune magazine, both globally and in the U.S. and one of the 100 best companies to work for by Fortune. Additional information on the company is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.alliedsignal.com. Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world leader in automotive component and systems technology. Delphi's three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has more than 200,000 employees and operates 168 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 40 joint ventures and 27 technical centers in 36 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo. Delphi can be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com. This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future business operations, financial performance and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in business forecasts.