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Foundation Brake<br />
Modult<br />
the Modult is the first variant of a newly<br />
developed air disc Brake with a sliding<br />
caliper program.<br />
S-aBa and actuator<br />
a self-setting, automatic brake adjuster<br />
including an actuator for drum brakes.<br />
18 | <strong>Haldex</strong> <strong>annual</strong> report <strong>2011</strong><br />
Brake solutions for<br />
the wheel end<br />
<strong>Haldex</strong>’ business division, Foundation Brake, develops and produces wheel brake products<br />
for commercial vehicles like trucks, buses and trailers. Foundation Brake focuses on<br />
solutions for the wheel end that provide the actual braking effect, such as actuators,<br />
automatic brake adjusters, disc brakes and electronic lining wear systems. We serve our<br />
customers by providing local representation, product development and technical support<br />
in all major markets.<br />
north america<br />
<strong>2011</strong> was a stable year in the important north american market. truck and trailer production<br />
continued to grow, and <strong>Haldex</strong> defended its leading position with close to 50%<br />
market share. as of 2012, uSa will start phasing in stricter federal brake rules for commercial<br />
vehicles, requiring a 30% shorter stoppingdistance. to meet the new demands,<br />
truck and trailer manufacturers need to select more efficient braking systems, which can<br />
benefit <strong>Haldex</strong>.<br />
With a high market penetration by our key products, such as automatic brake<br />
adjusters and actuators, major shipping companies like upS and Fedex continue to select<br />
<strong>Haldex</strong> products as standard features on their new vehicles. this market success is a result<br />
of <strong>Haldex</strong>’ strategic decision to highlight products in the premium segment by focusing on<br />
their long product life and low life-cycle cost. We see a strong brand loyalty among our<br />
customers, who appreciate the product quality and technical support we offer.
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