The Chassis & Safety division has become a leader in many market segments. We are number one worldwide in foundation brakes, as well as in air spring and airbag electronics, and number two in electronic brake systems and brake boosters.

This division comprises our expertise in the areas of driving safety and dynamics, as well as driving stability, brakes, chassis, and sensor technology. The product portfolio ranges from intelligent and integrated safety and electronic brake systems, through driver assistance and occupant protection systems, to chassis electronics. The success of our technologies is reflected in products with a strong market position like electronic stability control (ESC), adaptive cruise control, and future-oriented developments such as vehicles equipped with ContiGuard® that can prevent accidents and injuries.

The division is divided into five business units and has 61 locations in 21 countries:

• Electronic Brake Systems
• Hydraulic Brake Systems
• Sensorics
• Passive Safety and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Chassis Components

	2007	2006
Sales (millions of euros)	4,648.6	4,521.7
EBIT* (millions of euros)	567.0	528.3
Employees	27,809	20,059
*Earnings before interest and taxes