Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems*
Following the acquisition of Fairfield Manufacturing Inc. in February 2006, Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems is now the international market leader for special transmissions, complete drive systems, planetary gears and loose gears, with sites in Western and Eastern Europe, the USA, India and China. Sales increased by 52 percent to 936 million CHF.
International market leader through the acquisition of Fairfield Manufacturing Inc.
Applications & Products
Gears & Components- Agricultural vehicles
- Construction machinery
- High-performance cars
- All-wheel vehicles
- Construction machinery
- Agricultural vehicles
- Material handling
- City buses
- Commercial vehicles
- Mining and surface mining
- Railway
- Marine applications
- Industrial and special applications
Key figures of Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems
| in CHF millions | 2006 | 2005 | Change | 11-12/2006 1 |
| Orders received | 936 | 615 | 52% | 154 |
| Orders on hand | - | - | - | - |
| Sales | 936 | 615 | 52% | 154 |
| EBIT | 81 | 49 | 33% | 14 |
1 The data for November/December 2006 is consolidated in the figures of the Oerlikon Group.
«We are now a global player,
undisputable world market leader
in the gearing components field,
by size and volume, by range of
technologies and solutions,
by manufacturing presence.»
Dr. Marcello Lamberto
Head of Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems
Senior Vice President
«Oerlikon is like a catalyst for us. Its
worldwide presence, extensive and
varied know-how and the strong brand
identity have clearly strengthened
our opportunities.»
Gary Lehman
Head of Oerlikon Fairfield Drive Systems
Senior Vice President
Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems supplies top-performance transmission systems for luxury and sports cars
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is one of the
most renowned sports car manufacturers.
The vehicles developed by the company are
legendary and enjoy cult status. Oerlikon
Graziano Drive Systems is supplying the
transmission components for the latest
generation of these high-performance
cars (DB9 and V8 Vantage). «In just 14
months - from the assignment of the order
to production - Oerlikon Graziano developed
the rear differential for the DB9. An excellent
performance, which was a major contributing
factor in realising our objectives», says
Dr. Brian Fitzsimons, Chief Engineer,
Aston Martin Powertrain.
Due to an expanded product range and the combined know-how in research and development, Oerlikon Graziano Drive Systems is well prepared for strong organic growth in specific segments of the automobile sector, in particular also in the off-highway market. The key figures for the 2006 financial year show sales of CHF 936 million. This represents an increase in sales of 52 percent over the previous year.
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* In the USA, this segment exists under the brand name of Oerlikon Fairfield Drive Systems