UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT, IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
1001 Air Brake Avenue, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, 15148
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at: http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/wab
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This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
To vote your Shares you must vote on the Internet or request a set of proxy materials to receive a proxy card.
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 6, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.
If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice and identification with you. |
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Dear Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Stockholder:
The 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (the Company) will be held at The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:
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Election of the following four persons to serve as directors for a three year term expiring at the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: |
Brian P. Hehir
Michael W.D. Howell
Gary C. Valade
Nickolas W. Vande Steeg
Management recommends a vote FOR Item 1.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 18, 2009 as the record date (the Record Date) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
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You may vote your proxy when you view the materials on the Internet. You will be asked to enter this 11-digit control number
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Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. For directions to the Annual Meeting please call 412-825-1000.
Meeting Location:
The Duquesne Club
325 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online:
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the Companys 2009 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto); |
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the Company Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and |
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any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders. |
To request a paper copy of the Proxy Materials, (you must reference your 11 digit control number)
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1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S and Canada call 201-680-6688) | |
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shrrelations@bnymellon.com | |
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http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/wab |
ACCESSING YOUR PROXY MATERIALS ONLINE
YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN YOU REQUEST
A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
The Proxy Materials for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation are available to review at:
http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/wab
Have this notice available when you request a PAPER copy of the Proxy Materials,
when you want to view your proxy materials online
OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
VOTE BY INTERNET
Use the Internet to vote your shares. Have this card in hand when you access the above web site. On the top right hand side of the website click on Vote Now to access the electronic proxy card and vote your shares.
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