Name

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLC

Legal name

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLC

Website

https://foundationbrakes.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Braking and Safety Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Chassis, Axle, Suspension & Brake Systems Manufacturing (IMACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brake Friction & Rotors (Pads/Shoes/Discs/Drums) (IMACAIAE), Hydraulic Brake Systems (Master Cylinders/Calipers/Lines/Boosters) (IMACAIAD), Stabilizer & Anti-Roll Systems (Sway Bars/Links) (IMACAIAM)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle braking
• Air brake systems
• Advanced driver assistance
• Trailer safety systems
• Wheel-end solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems: Sale of air disc brakes, drum brakes, wheel-end solutions, actuators, and slack adjusters for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, and buses
2. Active Safety Technologies: Advanced driver assistance systems including Wingman Fusion, BlindSpotter radar, lane departure warning, and diagnostic solutions
3. Diagnostic Software and Tools: Bendix ACom diagnostic software and remote diagnostic units available for purchase
4. Air Supply and Air Management: Air treatment systems, compressors, governors, and valves for commercial vehicle air brake systems
5. Training and Education Services: Bendix Online Brake School and In-person Brake School for technicians and service personnel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLC (operating as Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems) develops and supplies active safety technologies, energy management solutions, and air brake charging and control systems and components for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. Its product portfolio spans Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Air Supply and Air Management, Trailer Solutions, Vehicle Dynamics, and Wheel-End Solutions, complemented by diagnostic software and technician training services.

Product overview

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of Knorr-Bremse, offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial vehicle braking and safety systems organized across five product categories: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (including BlindSpotter® radar, AutoVue® lane departure warning, Wingman® Advanced, Wingman® Fusion™, SmarTire® tire pressure monitoring, and ACom® diagnostic software); Air Supply and Air Management Solutions (air treatment, compressors, governors, and valves); Trailer Solutions (ADB22X-LT air disc brakes, foundation drum brakes, trailer ABS/stability systems, and trailer valves); Vehicle Dynamics (ABS/stability systems, EBS electropneumatic braking, eTrac™ traction control, and Intellipark® electronic parking brake); and Wheel-End Solutions (actuators, air disc brakes, drum brakes, slack adjusters, and Formula Blue hydraulic brake parts). This is a multi-platform modular product portfolio serving medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bendix ACom: Diagnostic software for commercial vehicle braking systems
• Bendix Wingman
• Bendix AutoVue
• Bendix BlindSpotter
• Bendix Intellipark
• Bendix eTrac

Products and services

• Bendix Wingman Fusion Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that combines multiple sensor technologies (radar, camera) for collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control on commercial vehicles. Sold to commercial vehicle fleets, OEMs, and dealers.
• Bendix Wingman Advanced Advanced driver assistance system for commercial vehicles providing forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control functionality. Sold to fleet operators and OEMs.
• Bendix BlindSpotter Radar System Radar-based blind spot detection system for commercial vehicles, alerting drivers to vehicles in adjacent lanes. Sold to fleets and OEMs.
• Bendix AutoVue Lane Departure Warning Lane departure warning system for commercial vehicles that alerts drivers when the vehicle drifts out of its lane. Sold to fleets and OEMs.
• SmarTire by Bendix CVS Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for commercial vehicles. Sold to commercial vehicle fleets and OEMs.
• Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software Comprehensive diagnostic software for commercial vehicle brake systems, available for one-time/perpetual license purchase at bendixacom.cojali.com. Used by technicians and service personnel to diagnose and service commercial vehicle braking and safety systems.
• Remote Diagnostic Unit (RDU) Remote diagnostic unit for commercial vehicle antilock braking systems, enabling remote diagnostics of ABS and related systems. Sold to fleets and service operations.
• Trailer Information Module (TIM) Trailer information module providing diagnostic and connectivity data for trailers. Sold to trailer OEMs and fleet operators.
• ADB22X-LT Air Disc Brakes Air disc brake designed for trailer applications, providing foundation braking for commercial trailers. Sold to trailer OEMs and trailer fleet operators.
• Foundation Drum Brakes Foundation drum brake products for commercial trailers. Sold to trailer OEMs and trailer fleet operators.
• Trailer ABS and Stability Solutions Antilock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability solutions for trailers. Sold to trailer OEMs and trailer fleet operators.
• Trailer Valves Valve components for commercial trailer air brake systems. Sold to trailer OEMs and trailer fleet operators.
• Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) and Stability Antilock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability control systems for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Sold to OEMs and dealers.
• Electropneumatic Braking Systems (EBS) Advanced electronic brake control systems for commercial vehicles, combining electronic control with air brake actuation. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Bendix eTrac System Electronic traction control system for commercial vehicles, managing wheel slip and traction. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs and dealers.
• Bendix Intellipark System Electronic parking brake system for commercial vehicles, automating park brake engagement and release. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs and dealers.
• Vehicle Dynamics Valves Valve components for commercial vehicle dynamics and braking systems. Sold to OEMs and dealers.
• Wheel-End Actuators Wheel-end actuators used in commercial vehicle air brake systems. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket channels.
• Air Disc Brakes Air disc brake products for commercial vehicles (tractor and truck wheel-end applications). Sold to OEMs and dealers.
• Drum Brakes Drum brake products for commercial vehicle wheel-end applications. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Slack Adjusters Slack adjusters used in commercial vehicle air brake systems to maintain proper brake adjustment. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Formula Blue Hydraulic Brake Parts Formula Blue hydraulic brake parts for commercial vehicle applications. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Air Treatment Air treatment products (dryers, filters, etc.) for commercial vehicle air brake systems to ensure clean, dry air supply. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Compressors and Governors Air compressors and governors for commercial vehicle air brake systems, supplying and regulating compressed air. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• All Makes by Bendix CVS Reman Compressors Remanufactured compressors sold under the All Makes by Bendix CVS brand for commercial vehicle air brake systems. Sold to aftermarket and service channels.
• Air Management Valves Valve products for commercial vehicle air supply and air management systems. Sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Bendix Online Brake School Online training program for technicians and service personnel on commercial vehicle brake and safety systems.
• Bendix In-person Brake School In-person training program for technicians and service personnel on commercial vehicle brake and safety systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved vehicle safety, performance, and overall operating cost

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Knorr-BremsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. Knorr-Bremse is a global market leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Bendix operates as a member of Knorr-Bremse, providing access to global resources, R&D capabilities, and operational scale.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Knorr-Bremse AG: Bendix's parent company and the global market leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Comparable in product portfolio (air brakes, EBS, ADAS) but operates globally and across rail, giving a broader incumbent perspective.
• Continental AG: Continental supplies commercial vehicle electronics, ADAS, sensors, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Its ContiConnect and ADAS portfolios overlap with Bendix's SmarTire TPMS and Wingman family at the system level.
• Magna International (Commercial Vehicle): Magna supplies commercial vehicle systems including mirrors, camera/sensor cleaning, and increasingly ADAS and electrified powertrain components. It is a broad incumbent overlapping with Bendix in safety electronics and sensor integration.
• Bosch Mobility: Bosch's mobility division supplies commercial vehicle ADAS sensors, radar, cameras, and braking components. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Bendix on BlindSpotter-class radar and on heavy-duty braking electronics.
• Aptiv (Commercial Vehicle / Signal & Power Solutions): Aptiv supplies commercial vehicle electrical architectures, connectors, and increasingly ADAS/sensor integration. It is a broader systems-level incumbent whose commercial vehicle electronics overlap with Bendix's diagnostic and connectivity offerings.

Others

• Brembo: Brembo is a global braking systems leader primarily in passenger vehicles and high-performance applications, but has expanded into light commercial and selected heavy-duty platforms. It is a broader-incumbent brake competitor with growing commercial vehicle exposure.

Direct peers

• Meritor (Cummins): Meritor, now part of Cummins, is a major North American supplier of commercial vehicle brake systems, drivetrain, and aftermarket components. It directly competes with Bendix in foundation drum/air disc brakes, ABS, and trailer axle/brake assemblies.
• Haldex (SAF-HOLLAND): Haldex, now part of SAF-HOLLAND, manufactures foundation drum brakes, air disc brakes, EBS, and ABS for commercial trailers and trucks in North America. It is a direct competitor in trailer brake components and EBS systems where Bendix plays.
• SAF-HOLLAND: SAF-HOLLAND is a leading North American manufacturer of trailer axles, suspensions, and brake systems (including the legacy Haldex foundation brake line). It is a direct competitor in trailer foundation brakes, ABS, and EBS where Bendix Trailer Solutions competes.
• WABCO (ZF Friedrichshafen): WABCO, now part of ZF Friedrichshafen, is the closest direct peer to Bendix in commercial vehicle braking, ABS/EBS, and ADAS for trucks and trailers globally. It competes head-to-head with Bendix Wingman Fusion and ABS product lines in North American OEM sockets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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