Haldex launches several new products at the IAA show in Hanover


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- At the large international vehicle show IAA in Hanover in September, Haldex launches several news -- products for brake systems and engines as well as web-based telematic solutions.

Haldex ModulX range of high performance air disc brakes is expanded with two new products: a lighter 22.5" disc brake for trailers and a 17.5" disc brake for both trucks and trailers.

Haldex ModulAir, a newly developed and modularly designed range of systems for air drying and air distribution with varying degrees of sophistication (mechanical or electronic control) and built into one single unit for easy installation. Functionality for air suspension can also be added.

Haldex TCM (Trailer Control Module), a completely new system that integrates several functions for emergency braking, pressure protecting and parking brake in one compact unit.

Haldex TKX, an ABS system for trucks and buses with high performance and reduced maintenance, especially designed for developing markets.

Haldex EB+, our platform for electronic brake systems (EBS), is expanded with a 4S/3M configuration, enabling independent load sensing on front and rear axles on trailers.

Haldex TTM (Telematic Trailer Management system), a web-based telematic system for trailers, operating independently of the powered vehicle.

Alfdex, a joint project between Alfa Laval and Haldex, is a highly efficient solution to new environmental demands to clean oil mist ventilation gases from diesel engines.



        Haldex exhibits September 23-30 in hall 26, B13.

Haldex (www.haldex.com), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a provider of proprietary and innovative solutions to the global vehicle industry, with focus on products in vehicles that enhance safety, environment and vehicle dynamics. Haldex is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and has annual sales over 6 billion SEK with 4,000 employees.

For further information contact Claes Warnander, president and CEO, or Lennart Hammargren, CFO, phone +46 8 545 049 50.

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