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Presentation of the Webasto LigHT (Light Hybrid Top) roof concept and the LHG (Liquid Heat Generator) auxiliary heating system are highlights of Webasto’s appearance at the show
Stockdorf/Munich – 12 February 2008 –
Webasto is exhibiting at the 78th Geneva Motor Show taking place 6 – 16 March 2008, new products from its two business groups Convertible, Roof & Body (CRB) and Global Comfort Solutions (GCS) will be presented under the motto “Moving Innovations” in Hall 5, Stand 5132. The CRB input is the new “Webasto LigHT Concept” – an innovative roof concept featuring a hybrid top with a new material mix – which will be shown on a roadster design study. The contribution from GCS is the Liquid Heat Generator (LHG), a newly developed auxiliary heating system which generates heat, which occurs through turbulence in the engine coolant, and is regulated by an intelligent hydraulic performance control.
In addition, three creative and dynamic 1:4-scale convertible roof models provide a glance into the automotive future; they are the result of a design study carried out by Webasto in cooperation with Munich University’s Faculty of Design. Under the motto “The roof of the future”, the potential designers had the opportunity to unleash their fantasy and develop studies beyond the classic convertible body styles. Furthermore, the company is also displaying the world’s largest polycarbonate roof, exclusively developed for the smart fortwo and to date fitted in 100,000 series vehicles.
On the public days at the show, Webasto will be offering end customers a wealth of information on its current range of after market products in the areas of parking heater systems and sliding roofs for passenger cars.
Information for editorial staff:
Webasto AG’s CEO Franz-Josef Kortüm will be providing insights into the company’s current business situation and its show topics within the framework of the press conference at the exhibition on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 (Hall 5, Stand 5132) at 10:15 a.m. Please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange appointments for individual interviews to take place prior to, or during of the press days. We look forward to hearing from and seeing you!
About Webasto:
Headquartered in Stockdorf near Munich, Webasto AG was founded in 1901 and has remained a family-owned business to this day. In its business groups Convertible, Roof & Body (CRB) and Global Comfort Solutions (GCS) the company employs a workforce of more than 6,200 at 56 locations around the globe. With annual sales totalling around 1.6 billion euros (fiscal 2006), the company is among the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry worldwide. Its core competencies cover the development and production of complete convertible, roof and body systems, as well as heating, cooling and ventilation systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. You will find further information at www.webasto.de
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