Deep Intelligence Across Industries

Company Headquarters: Sint-Truiden, Limburg, Belgium Founded: 1972 Company Working: VCST is top-notch automotive supplier of powertrain and brake components with professional experience of more than 50 years. It is division of the BMT Group, an industrial, family-owned holding company. Company’s automated high-volumes production plants have all important processes in-house, with heat and surface treatment facilities. It is providing its customers with the most quick and fast services because of its in-house fast prototyping that is independent from the production facilities. VCST has its sustainable global supply bases and plants in Germany, Belgium, Romania, China & Mexico that provides its customers all over the globe with the innovative solutions and systems.

Aisin Corporation is a automotive component manufacturer and a member of the Aisin Group. Established in 1949 as an independent company, Aisin has grown into a major player in the automotive industry, renowned for its comprehensive range of products and advanced technologies. The company operates within the Aisin Group, which includes over 200 consolidated companies worldwide. Aisin specializes in the design and production of a diverse array of automotive components, including drivetrain, body, brake, chassis, and information-related systems. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Aisin plays a crucial role in providing solutions for the evolving needs of the automotive sector. Aisin's prominence is particularly evident in its expertise in automatic transmissions, where the company stands as one of the largest manufacturers globally. The company's offerings extend beyond transmissions to include various critical components like engines, brakes, drivetrain systems, and electronic control units. Aisin's products contribute to enhancing vehicle performance, safety, and fuel efficiency. The company's focus on research and development ensures that it stays at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. As a key supplier to major automotive OEMs worldwide, Aisin has established a robust global presence, with manufacturing facilities and sales offices strategically located to serve regional markets. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its efforts to develop environmentally friendly technologies, such as electric and hybrid drivetrain systems

Company Headquarters: Grieskirchen, Austria Founded: 2016 Company Working: SALA Drive GmbH (SALA) is a European company involved in development and manufacturing of innovative and next level e-mobility solutions. The company manufactures and sells automated multispeed transmission with high performance for electric mobility applications, hybrid components, powertrains, and chassis development. It is specialized in developing the multispeed transmission systems as per the customers’ requirements. To reduce the weight and costs SALA has specialized in development of hybrid components. SALA is a company formed by a merger of numerous entrepreneurs with more than 40 years of experience in the automotive domain, series production and motorsport sectors. The focus of the company is on the design, development, and manufacturing of powertrains for electric mobility applications, conventional motors, and lightweight components for series production purposes.

Company Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Founded: 1915 Workforce: ~3,400 Company Working: Allison Transmission Inc. (Allison) is a leading American company involved in development, designing and manufacturing of vehicle propulsion systems & solutions for commercial and defense vehicles. It is one of the largest manufacturers of medium & heavy duty fully automatic transmissions in the world. Allison is a front-runner in electrified propulsion systems and its products are used in a wide variety of applications like on-highway trucks (distribution, fire & emergency, construction), buses (school, transit, coach), motorhomes and off-highway vehicles & equipment (energy, mining & construction applications) and defense vehicles. The company has its presence in around 150 countries and has more than 1,400 autonomous distributors and dealer locations across the world. Allison has regional headquarters China, the Netherlands, & Brazil, manufacturing facilities in USA, India and electrification engineering centres in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan, and London.

Company Headquarters: London, UK Founded: 1759 Workforce: ~25,000 Company Working: GKN Automotive Limited (GKN) is a leading global automotive technology company pioneer in electric drive systems. The company is driving the future of transportation and is the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies. GKN specializes in the development and supply of market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies. The ePowertrain division of GKN offers solutions for electrified vehicles and is now powering over 2 million electrified vehicles worldwide creating the ultimate driving experience. GKN has a global network of 47 manufacturing facilities and 6 technology centers in 18 countries which are strategically located to ensure world-class technical support.

Dana TM4, previously known as TM4 Inc., is a joint-venture between Dana Corporation and government-owned public utility Hydro-Québec. DANA TM4 INC., is a prominent player in the electric propulsion systems market, specializing in solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles. As a subsidiary of Dana Incorporated, DANA TM4 leverages its expertise in electric motors, power inverters, and control systems to drive advancements in vehicle electrification. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, the company collaborates closely with automotive manufacturers to develop custom solutions tailored to their specific needs. DANA TM4 plays a pivotal role in reducing emissions and enhancing vehicle performance across various transportation sectors. The company's cutting-edge technologies enable vehicle electrification, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future for mobility. Positioned as a key player in the electric propulsion market, DANA TM4 continues to shape the future of transportation by delivering reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction and technological excellence, DANA TM4 remains committed to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of electric mobility on a global scale

Company Headquarters: The Netherlands Founded: 1981 Workforce: NA Company Working: e-Traction primarily aims at designing and implementing direct-drive in-wheel electric traction systems for automotive and heavy-duty applications. The company is capable of completely designing hybrid or fully electric drivelines for vehicles ranging from city buses to SUVs. Its in-wheel motor system TheMotion 2.0 fundamentally simplifies drivetrain technology as the electric motor is housed within the wheel itself. Its technology enables manufacturers to produce extremely energy efficient vehicles with zero emissions.

Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 1963 Workforce: NA Company Working: Printed Motor Works is Europe’s largest manufacturer of printed motors. Printed Motor Works is recognized as a world authority in the design and manufacture of compact high-power permanent magnet brushless DC electric motors. It offers many sizes of brushless permanent magnet and brushed pancake DC motors. The company is also a world leader in in-wheel motor technology with a strong focus on extremely demanding high torque low speed applications. It offers its products to industrial, aerospace & defense, medical, marine, and other specialist markets.

Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1910 Workforce: ~4,300 Company Working: ZIEHL-ABEGG SE is a manufacturer of fans for ventilation and air conditioning applications, as well as drive technology for elevators and motors with matching control technology. The company’s another area of business is electric motors which provide the power, for example, for elevators, medical applications (computer tomography equipment) or deep-sea underwater vehicles. The company has its biggest division the Ventilation division, in which axial and radial fans with a diameter from 190 mm to 1400 mm are produced. It also has two further divisions which produce drives and the corresponding control technology. The company has a global workforce of more than 4,300 spread between 16 production plants, 29 companies, and 108 sales locations.