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## drivetrain group 

The Drivetrain Group harnesses our 100-year legacy as an industry innovator in transmission and four- wheel drive technology. The group is leveraging this understanding of powertrain clutching technology to develop interactive control systems and strategies for all types of torque management. 

## 2004 Highlights 

Sales were up 9% and earnings before interest and taxes improved 9% driven by demand for transmission and all-wheel drive systems, especially among Asian and European automakers. Productivity efforts helped to offset the impact of higher commodity pricing. Important new all-wheel drive business for both rear-wheel and front-wheel drive systems was won with two automakers in North America. In Europe, fuel-efficient DualTronic transmission technology was made available on five additional Volkswagen/Audi vehicles. 

## Growth Drivers and Opportunities 

• Introduction of new automated (dual clutch) transmission systems for Europe and Asia 

• Introduction of new generation five-, six- and seven-speed automatic transmissions 

• Evolution from component to modular sourcing 

• Increased consumer demand for automatic transmissions – Europe, Korea, China 

• Subsystems for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) 

• Substitution of modular wet starting clutches for torque converters 

• Growing popularity of all-wheel drive passenger cars and crossover vehicles 

• Application of electronically controlled torque management devices in all-wheel drive vehicles 

• Expanded customer base in rear-wheel drive based all-wheel drive segment 

• Increased global penetration of all-wheel drive 

• Growing focus on improved shiftability within manual transmissions 

• Emerging market for new generation Pre-emptive Torque Management (PTM) 

## Key Technologies 

Transmission Products “Shift quality” components and systems including one-way clutches, transmission bands, friction plates and clutch pack assemblies; controls including transmission solenoids, control modules and integrated mechatronic control systems. BorgWarner is a trusted supplier to virtually every automatic transmission manufacturer in the world. 

Torque Management Leading global designer and producer of torque distribution and manage- ment systems including rear-wheel four-wheel drive transfer cases, front-wheel all-wheel drive InterActive Torque Management (ITM) devices, electronic control units (ECU) and synchronizer systems. These systems enhance vehicle stability, drivability, shift quality and handling. 

## Production Plants and Technical Centers 

## Americas 

Auburn Hills, Michigan ✴ Bellwood, Illinois ✦ Frankfort, Illinois ✦ Livonia, Michigan ✦ Addison, Illinois ✦ Longview, Texas ✦ Muncie, Indiana ✦ Seneca, South Carolina ✦ 

## Asia 

Beijing, China (JV) ✦ Eumsung, South Korea ✦ Eumsung, South Korea (JV) ✦ Fukuroi City, Japan (JV) ✦ ✴ Pune, India (JV) ✦ Sirsi, India (JV) ✦ 

## Europe 

Arnstadt, Germany ✦ Heidelberg, Germany ✦ Ketsch, Germany ✦ ✴ Margam, Wales ✦ Tulle, France ✦ 

## PRODUCTION PLANTS ✦ 

## TECHNICAL CENTERS ✴ 

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Our broad line of clutch products assures smooth and efficient shifting, especially when combined with our friction elements. New clutch designs are especially critical in today’s compact, six-speed automatic transmissions. 

Advanced electrohydraulic control modules, transmission solenoids and mechatronic control systems help improve fuel economy and emissions and provide responsive, fun-to-drive vehicle performance. 

Our synchronizers meet the demanding requirements of the modern transmission, whether manual, automated or dual clutch. These compact, high-performance systems generate much higher torque levels than conventional synchronizers. 

Patented ITM technology electroni- cally senses when a vehicle’s front wheels slip, and transfers power to the rear wheels for better han- dling, stability and flexibility than that provided by passive, mechani- cal all-wheel drive systems. 

## SALES 

millions of dollars 

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The system enables practical and efficient launch and shifting solutions for hybrid powertrains, new six-speed planetary transmis- sions, dual clutch transmissions and continuously variable trans- missions. 

BorgWarner transfer cases reflect the trend toward smarter, more sophisticated algorithms and controls. Increasingly, automak- ers are leveraging 4x4 systems to augment vehicle handling and stability programs. 

Our patented Pre-emptive Torque Management technology for pre- mium all-wheel drive applications enhances vehicle traction, handling and stability, and provides high- torque accuracy using advanced, BorgWarner-developed controls. 

Added automatic transmission speeds, the shift from compo- nents to subsystems and clutch packs for all-wheel drive systems create demand for friction products. We supply “shift quality” components and systems to every automatic transmission maker. 

