Meritor Inc. and Brakes India Ltd. have announced the signing of a licensing and technology assistance agreement for the manufacture and sale of Meritor ELSA air disc brakes in India. The agreement, which extends an existing licensing agreement for B-frame hydraulic disc brakes, air drum and air disc brakes, builds on the long-term, successful co-operation between the two companies in the Indian market.
More than five million Meritor ELSA brakes have been sold globally, demonstrating the market confidence in this technology. In India, ELSA 225H air disc brakes have been operating on major fleets for several years and have gained acceptance as a cost-effective and reliable safety improvement, particularly for buses and coaches.
Brakes India is a leading manufacturer of braking systems in India with a sales turnover in excess of Rs. 30 billion.
Meritor is a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defence, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world.