Type: Public
On the web: http://www.wabco-auto.com
Employees: 9,862
Employee growth: 21.8%

There are no wacky wabbits at WABCO, only products to make you stabile and in control. The global auto parts maker designs and sells braking, stability, suspension, and transmission control and air compressing systems for commercial trucks, trailers, buses, SUVs, and passenger cars, such as AUDI and Mercedes-Benz. It also makes shock absorbers, cruise control components, and tire pressure monitors. The company's products are sold directly to auto and component manufacturers, including Ford, GMC, Nissan, Volvo, and Volkswagen, while spare parts are sold through independent aftermarket dealers. WABCO derives the majority of its sales outside the US.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $2,175.7M
One year growth: 45.9%
Net income: ($226.1)M

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Jacques Esculier
CFO: Ulrich Michel
CTO: Christian Wiehen

Competitors:
Continental AG
Haldex

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