American GFM Corporation
1200 Cavaliers Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23323, USA
www.agfm.com

GFM has been designing and building radial Forging Machines at it´s Steyr, Austria facility
for over 60 years and at it´s Chesapeake, Va facility for 30 years.

In technical designs, whre mass needs to be accelerated, energy saving light weight designs, become increasingly important.
GFM meets these demands for lower weight and higher strength, through radial swaging over madrel. The number of applications is steadily increasing, especially in the automotive designs of Powertrains, Chassis and Steering systems.

Contact:
Ronald McCabe, VP Sales & Marketing
Phone: +1-757-487 2442, Fax: +1-757-487 4712, E-Mail: mccabe@agfm.com

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ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Carl-Arnold-Strasse 25
74670 Forchtenberg-Ernsbach, Germany
www.arnold-umformtechnik.de

Arnold Umformtechnik develops and produces innovative fasteners to make cost-optimised and process-secure screw fastenings in bulk manufacturer gear boxes.

A number of comprehensive and successful investigations have been carried out especially for this field of application.

Contact:
Michael Pult, Leiter Marketing & Communications
Phone: +49 (0)7947/821-170, Fax: +49 (0)7947/821-195, E-Mail: michael.pult@arnold-umformtechnik.de

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AVL List GmbH
Hans-List-Platz 1
A-8020 Graz/Austria
www.avl.com

AVL is the world’s largest privately owned and independent R&D company specialising not only in the development of internal combustion engines and powertrains but also in instrumentation and test systems. The activities of the Powertrain Engineering Division range from concept definition through to pre-production development. Driven by intensive in-house research, AVL designs and develops internal combustion engines of all types and sizes which set new benchmarks world wide. Following rapid expansion of transmission design and development capabilities, complete powertrain solutions are now provided which profit from AVL’s established competence in system integration, calibration and control system technology, driveability, acoustics, and reliability engineering.

Contact:
Dr. Burkhard Pollak, Product Line Manager
Phone: +43-316-787-7030, Fax: +43-316-787-570, Email: burkhard.pollak@avl.com

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GETRAG
Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG
Hermann-Hagenmeyer-Straße
74199 Untergruppenbach/Germany
www.getrag.de

GETRAG Corporate Group is one of the largest system supplier of transmissions and drivetrain systems. In 2007 the Group reached a turnover of around 2.6 billion euros worldwide with approximately 13,500 employees at 25 locations. With the introduction of GETRAG PowerShift® dual clutch transmissions, GETRAG is making an active  contribution to the protection of environment, and demonstrate how fuel efficiency and driving comfort can be combined. With increased efficiency and reduced drag torques  these transmissions consume at least 4-12% less fuel compared with the most modern automatic torque converters and thus are a major contributor to reduction of CO2 output.

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Smart Manufacturing Technology
14, Regent Street
Nottingham, NG1 5 BQ, UK
www.smartmt.com

Smart Manufacturing Technology (SMT) provides transmission consulting services and produces MASTA software. MASTA is a comprehensive toolkit which enables the engineer to design transmission systems from concept through to manufacture in a user friendly and intuitive environment. MASTA incorporates advanced modelling of transmission components such as gears, bearings, and housings. Gear manufacturing simulation enables design for production, reducing development and production costs to a minimum. SMT has offices in the UK and China with agencies in North America and South Korea. The company works closely with European partners to supply a comprehensive testing and consultancy service. 

Contact:
Dr. Stephen Brown, Sales Manager
Phone: 44-115 941 9839, Fax: 44-115 9509278, Email: steve.brown@smartmt.com

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Afton Chemical
500 Spring Street
Richmond, VA 23219, USA
www.aftonchemical.com

Afton Chemical is the market leader for additives used in Automatic Transmission Fluids, and is approved by Ford, Daimler, GM, VW & ZF for factory fill. Afton’s ATFs give OEMs ‘friction on demand’: an ATF which exactly matches their hardware needs, and performance that is maintained throughout the lifetime of their transmission.

Contact:
Lauren Ereio, Marketing
Phone: +1-804-788-5800, Fax: +1-804-788-6244, E-Mail: lauren.ereio@aftonchemical.com

AWEBA Werkzeugbau GmbH
Damaschkestrasse 7
08280 Aue, Germany
www.aweba.de

AWEBA serves customers around the world with forming tools, cutting and fine blanking tools and aluminum die casting tools. Customers are OEMs as well as first and second tier suppliers. AWEBA handles tools up to 4500x2500mm. Tryout capabilities include presses up to 16000kN for forming tools, a 6300kN press for fine blanking and a 4000kN high-speed cutting press with 400spm. AWEBA operates its own hardening shop.

Contact:
Lutz Gentsch, Sales Manager
Phone: +49 3771-273 211, Fax: +49 3771-273 494, E-Mail: l.gentsch@aweba.de

Robert Bosch LLC
38000 Hills Tech Dr.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
USA
www.bosch.us

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances.

Contact:
Brad Southwood, Senior Project Engineer
Phone: +1-248-876-2340, Fax: +1-248-876-1418, E-Mail: brad.southwood@us.bosch.com

FEV Engine Technology
4554 Glenmeade Lane, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
USA
www.fev.com

FEV is an independent powertrain systems research, design and development company. From concept
to production, FEV offers comprehensive transmission design and development solutions for a variety
of applications. We provide extensive functional/durability testing and benchmarking for all
transmissions types.

Contact:
Steve Kraemer, Business Development Manager
Phone: +1-248-373-6000, Fax: +1-248-373-8684, Email: kraemer@fev-et.com

Hirschvogel Incorporated
2230 South 3rd Street
Columbus, Ohio 43207-2431, USA

The Hirschvogel Automotive Group is a global manufacturing specialist and development partner to the automotive industry and one of the most efficient suppliers of bulk formed steel and aluminum components in the specific business areas transmissions, engine, gas and diesel injection, chassis and powertrain. We offer metal forming technologies like cold, warm and hot forming as well as the subsequent machining and assembly.

Contact:
Thomas Willburger
Phone: +1-614 340 5639, Fax: +1-614 445 7335, E-Mail: hvi@hivo.com

Hoerbiger Drivetechnology USA Inc.
2701 Cambridge Court – Suite 106
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

The Hoerbiger Drivetechnology is a business unit of Hoerbiger Holding AG, based in Switzerland
which in 2006 generated with its 5.300 employees a sales of around € 730 Mio. Hoerbger Drive-
technology is active throughout the world in the field of wet friction applications in all kind of
drive trains and vehicles. The products and development ranges from synchroniser rings to
clutch plates and brake discs up to complete clutch and synchroniser systems including the
control unit and the actuation system.

Contact:
Danuta Kosior, VP Sales Nafta
Phone: +1-248 373 7971, E-Mail: info-hdt-mi@hoerbiger.com

IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
4110 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
www.iav-usa.com

IAV is the largest automotive engineering service provider employing 3000 people globally. Founded in
1983 in Berlin, Germany, IAV is a development partner for OEM and Tier 1 customers. IAV’s main business
is powertrain development, covering engine and transmission design, control systems, simulation, model-
based controls and advanced calibration. IAV has become one of the leading partners for OEMs for HEV
and advanced transmission engineering services.

Contact:
Paul Moreton, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Phone: +1-734-971-1070 ext. 296, Fax:  +1-734-389-2453, Email: paul.moreton@iav-usa.com

JATCO USA, Inc.
30893 Centruy Drive
Wixom
MI 48393, USA
www.jatco-usa.com

JATCO Ltd. is the world’s largest producer of Continuously Variable Transmissions, with AT design and test in Japan, United States, France and Korea. Manufacturing plants are located in Japan and Mexico and produce over 4 million ATs/yr. JATCO USA focuses on R&D Engineering and Remanufacturing.

Contact:
Skip Nydam, Executive Vice President, Sales
Phone: +1-248-668-7130, Fax: +1-248-668-9802, Email: snydam@jatco-usa.com

LS Polymer Technology
engineered solutions in high performance plastics
Dertinger Weg 10
97877 Wertheim, Germany
www.ls-polytech.com

LS Polymer Technology develops high performance components in tribological applications such as
seal rings, washers, bearings, shift fork pads and many more for transmissions. With in-house
expertise covering the complete process from product design, testing, compounding up to reliable
global supply LS Polymer Technology is your competent development partner.

Contact (Worldwide):
Mr. Richard Williams
Phone: +44 (0)795 742 3097, Fax: +49 (0)9342 9266 - 949, E-Mail: r.williams@ls-polytech.com

Contact (Germany):
Mirco Gronitzki
Phone: (+49) 9342/9266-23, Fax: (+49) 9342/9266-923, E-Mail: m.gronitzki@lswe.de

Reinz-Dichtung-GmbH
Reinzstrasse 3-7
D-89233 Neu-Ulm
www.reinz.com

Victor Reinz is a world leading manufacturer of sealing systems, plastic modules such as
valve covers with integrated oil separator and oil pans as well as shielding systems for engine,
transmission and exhaust gas system for cars and trucks. Victor Reinz employs 3,960 people
and is a subsidiary of the Dana Corporation, which is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Dana is
a leading supplier of drivetrain, structural, sealing and thermal products and designs and
manufactures products for all major carmakers worldwide.

Contact:
Volker Just, Transmission Sealing Systems
Phone: +49 (0)731 7046454, Fax: +49 (0)731 7046395, E-Mail: volker.just@dana.com

Ricardo, Inc
40000 Ricardo Drive
Van Buren Twp., MI 48111, USA
www.ricardo.com

Ricardo is a leading independent provider of engineering expertise in advanced driveline and
transmission systems; gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric and fuel-cell powertrain technologies;
vehicle systems integration; and controls and electronics. From technical centers in Europe,
the U.S. and Asia, the company serves the world’s automotive, transport and new-energy
industries and advises governmental and independent agencies.

Contact:
Peter Brown, Divisional Product Group Director
Phone: +1-734-394-3750, Fax: +1-734-397-6677, E-Mail: peter.brown@ricardo.com

Romax Technology Inc
14th Floor Columbia Center II
101 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084, USA

Romax Technology is a specialist transmission and driveline engineering consultancy, and developer of RomaxDesigner, the industry-leading virtual product design software for mechanical power transmission systems. We offer transmission design and analysis including NVH refinement, design concept generation, design review, and detail design through to production.

Contact:
Paul Lefief
Phone: +1-248 687 1440, Fax: +1-248 687 1001, E-Mail: sales@romaxtech.com

SEISSENSCHMIDT AG
Daimlerstraße 11
58840 Plettenberg, Germany
www.seissenschmidt.de

The SEISSENSCHMIDT-Group supplies precision powertrain components to all the well-known car
manufacturers and leading system suppliers. The automotive supplier’s international presence is
increased by its subsidiaries SEISSENSCHMIDT Corporation in the USA, SEISSENSCHMIDT Precision
Components Kft. in Hungary and by countless agencies abroad. Last year SEISSENSCHMIDT’s
approximately 500-strong workforce recorded a turnover of €160m.

Shell Lubricants
700 Milam Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
www.shell.com/industry

Shell Lubricants, a global leader in finished lubricants, has many years of experience in the development of tailored fluid solutions for the automotive industry. Shell delivers innovative solutions to address the demands for modern transmission fluids. With a worldwide network of R&D centres, we help tackle the latest demands of the transmission industry.

Sulzer EUROFLAMM US Inc.
240 Detrick Street
Dayton, Ohio 45404, USA
www.euroflamm.com | www.sulzermetco.com

We are one of the leading manufacturers in the field of wet friction technology worldwide.
Besides the well known brass or molybdenum friction linings, we offer high performance
fiction linings of carbon or complete systems for synchronizers, clutch discs, torque
converter clutches and shift forks. Further locations: Germany, Brazil, Italy, China, India.

Contact:
Eric Schueler, President
Phone: +1-937-425-7860, Fax: +1-937-425-7885, E-Mail: euroflamm@sulzer.com

THETA TTS
8 Truman Road, Barrie
ON Canada, L4N8Y8
www.thetatts.com

Theta TTS is a high-precision custom tooling, metal stamping, and welding facility supporting the automotive industry for over 40 years. The company offers complete part and process design, along with the associated prototyping and custom tooling for fine blanking, progressive and transfer stampings. Our core strengths lie in our engineering capabilities and wide range of value added services. Theta TTS strives to develop long term relationships with its customers and we are there when they need us.

Contact:
Ralf Spaeth
Phone: +1-705 726 2620 x 288, Fax: +1-705 726 6440, E-Mail: rspaeth@thetatts.com

Thomas Magnete USA, LLC
4465 North 124th Street, Unit F
Brookfield, WI 53005, USA
www.thomas-magnete.com

Thomas Magnete is involved in the development, customized system integration and production of electromechanical and fluid actuator systems for the automobile industry and fluid engineering.

Contact:
Christer Fjellgren
Phone: +1-262-781-2900, Fax: +1-262-783-6845, Email: Christer.Fjellgren@thomas-magnete.com

Torotrak PLC
1 Aston Way, Leyland, PR26 7UX
United Kingdom
www.torotrak.com

Torotrak are world leaders in the design and development of full-toroidal traction drive IVT,
Epicycloidal Roller Control IVT and T-CVT systems, which deliver improved fuel economy, performance
and refinement, and innovative driving control features. The technology is fully scaleable, from garden
tractors to applications up to a torque capacity of 2700Nm.

Contact:
Peter O’Neill, Marketing Executive
Phone: +44-1772-900900, Fax: +44-1772-900-929, Email: peter.oneill@torotrak.com