GTG AT THE INTERNATIONAL CTI SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION – BERLIN, December 2006 Manufacturing Excellence Technology and Innovation This is the fundamental quality of Graziano This is the key to the company’s future growth. Trasmissioni on which the company’s success The objectives are to present new ideas and was originally founded. In the automotive new developments to our OE customers, which market, the company is best known for its will enhance the overall performance of their transaxles, which are standard fitment in high cars. We shall present various transaxles at the performance cars such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, CTI Symposium, including a model of the Lamborghini, Maserati and Alfa Romeo. Cars of design concept of our seven speed triple shaft this level of development demand the best in Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which is all components. The most recent new cars currently being developed for some new which feature Graziano Transmissions include supercars. the Audi R8, the Alfa Romeo 8C, the Aston Martin DBS and the automatic transmission The DCT unit is extremely short and is version of the Maserati Quattroporte. designed to fit virtually within the wheel/tire envelope in its two primary configurations – Presence in Key Markets mid engine transaxle and front engine rear transaxle. The same technology could also be As our customers move to develop new applied to a front engine and in-line gearbox markets, Graziano also moves to expand its layout. business in new areas. GTG has been manufacturing in India for several years and Advanced transmission systems such as DCT the year 2005 marked the opening of new and eLSD, which Graziano is also developing, plants in China and Czech Republic, thus very require sophisticated control systems. In order effectively furthering the company’s global to be able to offer customers a full “turn-key” development objectives. service in transmission design and manufacturing, Graziano is now furthering its Then, in January 2006, Fairfield Manufacturing capabilities in these advanced technologies, in of Lafayette IN joined the Transmission particular in the area of electronics and Systems Division of Saurer and this marked controls. Graziano’s first step into manufacturing in USA. The main products of Fairfield Manufacturing are planetary gear drives under the Torque Hub name, custom gears and assemblies. Fairfield also has manufacturing in India. Graziano Trasmissioni SpA Via Cumiana 14 10090 Cascine Vica Rivoli (Turin-Italy) Phone+39.011.9570.1 Fax+39.011.9570.240 [email protected] www.grazianotrasmissioni.it A new company, VOCIS Driveline Controls, has design consultancies. More than 25 man-years recently been formed by a nucleus of highly experience is held in all aspects of mechanical experienced engineers and Graziano is taking a and software control of DCT transmissions, and significant holding in this company. active torque management drive systems. This fund of knowledge can be even further VOCIS Driveline Controls specializes in Control extended as may be necessary, as VOCIS can System Engineering and Programme tap into its extensive network of specialist Management for the automotive industry. The engineers and designers and thus ensure total five founding members of VOCIS are widely programme support to customers. experienced in delivering challenging and high value automotive programmes for a variety of high profile OEM’s, Tier One suppliers and GTG at the 5 th INTERNATIONAL CTI SYMPOSIUM - BOOTH 51-52A For moreFor more information, information, please please contact: contact: Paolo MantelliPaolo Mantelli - V.P. Automotive - V.P. Automotive Transmission Transmission Technology Technology - phone :- +39.phon e011 : +39. 9570. 011 4349570 434 (Italy) RiccardoChris Calvini Holbrook – Senior - Manager-Automotive Area Manager-Automotive Business Transmission Development Tech - phone:nology -+1 phone: 248.802 +39. 4457 011 (USA) 9570.444 ClaudioStella Torrelli Roagna – Product - Public Development Relations - Directorphone +39 – Automotive 011 9570 206 Transm (Italy)ission Technology phone: +39. 011. 9570.415 .