BorgWarner on Tuesday said it expected production of its dual-clutch transmission modules to increase 500% over the next six years, a key driver of the company’s growth.
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At full-launch of announced programmes under contract in 2012-2013, the company will be providing its innovative DualTronic technology to an expected 2.3m dual-clutch transmissions per year. Fewer than 450,000 dual-clutch transmissions a year are produced today, all of which have BorgWarner modules.
BorgWarner said its “dramatic growth” would be driven by BorgWarner’s first-to-market position in dual-clutch transmission technology with awarded business from transmission and vehicle makers around the world. These include programs with VW, Audi, Bugatti, SAIC, and a Japanese automaker.
BorgWarner is also a key supplier to Getrag programmes with five global automakers.
“BorgWarner’s introduction of dual-clutch transmission technology into the growing automatic transmission market has provided automakers worldwide with opportunities for tangible fuel economy enhancements, emissions reductions and performance benefits,” said BorgWarner transmission systems president and general manager Bernd Matthes.
“With legislation driving issues like fuel economy and emissions reduction, and consumers looking for performance and drivability enhancement, the demand for dual-clutch transmissions is increasing.”
BorgWarner said it continues to be first to market with dual-clutch innovations and will be introducing next generation technology as its customers launch future programmes. It also is developing a new concept dual-clutch transmission for emerging markets.
The DualTronic clutch and transmission control technology enables a conventional, manual gearbox to function as a fully automatic transmission while delivering improved fuel efficiency and enjoyable drive experience.
Global manufacturing capacity will be supported by expansion of facilities in Germany and China, and a new facility in Mexico.
