ProVia, a brand for safe and reliable budget aftermarket parts for commercial vehicles, showcases three new product lines at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016. Launched in January 2016, ProVia’s initial product offerings included Brake Pads, Coupling Heads, Coiled Tubes and Relay Valves. Now with over 150 distributors in more than 20 countries, ProVia has nearly doubled its product portfolio in just eight months by adding Air Dryer Cartridges, Pressure Limiting Valves and Wheel Speed Sensors. In addition, ProVia now offers twice as many variants of its Relay Valves than were initially available, and has expanded its line of Brake Pads by 45 percent since the ProVia launch.
Developed by aftermarket specialists, ProVia parts are specifically engineered to provide reliable performance and are manufactured to precise standards, with no frills yet no compromise on quality or safety. It helps distributors, workshops and fleet operators serving the commercial vehicle industry worldwide to bridge the gap between low-end budget parts which can often fall short of quality and reliability expectations and the higher investment required for premium level aftermarket parts for trucks, buses, and trailers, striking a powerful balance between safety, reliability and cost.
“Operators previously had to choose between the parts in which they were confident, or the parts which fit their budget. ProVia offers a no-compromise alternative. We are thrilled to respond to the needs of distributors, workshops and fleet operators by bringing additional products to the market with great speed, and with the assurance of superior engineering and manufacturing” said Mr. Philippe Colpron, WABCO Vice President, Aftermarket.
New products being highlighted at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 include:
Air Dryer Cartridges – Engineered, tested and approved by aftermarket specialists, ProVia cartridges provide the first line of defence in protecting a vehicle’s air system. Manufactured with high quality moisture absorbing material and in compliance with ISO / TS certification 16949.2009, it can be applied to the majority of heavy-duty commercial vehicle make and models worldwide.
Wheel Speed Sensors – Essential for safety and performance monitoring, ProVia wheel speed sensors feature a universal design that deliver reliable signal integrity and consistent performance in temperatures up to 150⁰C. With only 20 variants, ProVia serves an impressive range of 105 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) cross references.
Pressure Limiting Valves – Pressure limiting valves help ensure correct, consistent system pressures to maintain balance and protect equipment. ProVia’s universal design covers multiple OE applications, serving 63 OEMs cross references with 15 variants. Like all ProVia parts, it is available in small lot sizes and with quick delivery times.
ProVia plans to further expand the product offerings available through its global distribution network by the end of 2016 by adding Clutch Servos, Spring Brake Actuators, Air Dryers and Rotary Slide Valves. By year-end 2017 the brand plans to offer approximately 25 product categories globally, providing a comprehensive range of products in the commercial vehicles braking system budget spare parts segment.
Behind ProVia is the industry-leading capability of WABCO’s extensive global engineering, manufacturing, distribution and service network for aftermarket parts. As a result, ProVia ensures safe, reliable products with quick delivery times and high affordability.