General Info

TRW Automotive with 2004 sales of $12 billion, is among the world's ten largest automotive suppliers and is one of the top financial performers in the industry. The company supplies more than 40 major vehicle manufacturers and 250 nameplates. Its key products include braking systems such as anti-lock brakes, foundation brake products, modules, calipers, drum brakes and brake actuation systems. Additional products include steering and suspension systems., driver assist systems, inflatable restraint systems and safety electronics. TRW serves all major original equipment manufacturers worldwide and their suppliers. John C. Plant has been the chief executive officer of TRW Automotive Holdings for more than five years. He has been with the automotive and consumer goods conglomerate for more than 15 years. Plant earned a Bcom from the University of Birmingham-UK. The company employs more than 60,000 people.