BorgWarner Inc. is an American worldwide automotive industry components and parts supplier. It is primarily known for its powertrain products, which include manual and automatic transmissions and transmission components, such as electro-hydraulic control components, transmission control units, friction materials, and one-way clutches, turbochargers, engine valve timing system components, along with four-wheel drive system components.
The company has 60 manufacturing facilities across 18 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. It provides drivetrain components to all three U.S. automakers, as well as a variety of European and Asian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. BorgWarner has diversified into several automotive-related markets (1999), including ignition interlock technology (ACS Corporation est.1976) for preventing impaired operation of vehicles.
Historically, BorgWarner was also known for its ownership of the Norge appliance company (washers and dryers).
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Company history
The original Borg-Warner Corporation was formed in 1928 by the merger of Warner Gear, which itself was founded by Thomas Warner in 1901, and Borg & Beck founded by Charles Borg and Marshall Beck in 1903, Marvel Schelber Carburetor Co founded in 1905 by George Schebler and the Mechanics Universal Joint Co. The company was best known as the supplier of Warner Gear overdrive units for cars of the 1930s to the 1970s, and as the developer of Studebaker's three-speed automatic transmission introduced in 1950, along with 'Holley' brand Borg & Beck carburetors. Ford took up development of the transmission in Studebaker's place in 1955. The early Ford automatics are derivatives of the Borg Warner.
In the 21st century, the company changed the styling of its name from Borg-Warner to BorgWarner.
The company is also notable for co-developing a variable-geometry turbocharger with Porsche, the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) system, used in the 2007 911 Turbo. BorgWarner claims this technology will reach mainstream cars within 10 years. From 2002, Peugeot, Ford and Renault became major customers for the company's turbochargers with the Volkswagen Group on-board since 1999, choosing to exclusively use the BorgWarner K-Series turbochargers for their then-new 1.8T power plant.
BorgWarner supplies wet clutches and hydraulic modules for dual-clutch transmission systems. With their DualTronic technology, BorgWarner has gained contracts with European automakers that want to use dual clutch transmissions. The German automotive concern Volkswagen Group is BorgWarner's largest customer (by sales), and Europe is their largest market. Light vehicles (automobiles, car-derived vans, and light commercial vehicles) account for 72% of BorgWarner's total sales.
The company's world headquarters is in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Robert S. Ingersoll formerly served as the company's CEO and Chairman. BorgWarner's Powertrain Technical Center (PTC) is also based in Auburn Hills.
The BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy is presented to the winner of the annual Indianapolis 500 auto racing event; this has been provided by the company since 1936, as a legacy of Louie Schwitzer who won the first automobile racing event held at the facility, in 1909. It was announced by the Izod Indycar Series that BorgWarner has been selected as the official supplier for the turbochargers to be used in the 2.2L turbocharged engine formula for the series which took effect in 2012. On October 2, 2006, BorgWarner announced the purchase of the European Transmission and Engine Controls product lines from Eaton Corporation.
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Company structure
In 2002, BorgWarner Inc. was split into two key business divisions:
- BorgWarner Engine Group: This is responsible for the research and development of the company's internal combustion engine-related components, along with operational efficiency, including fuel consumption, emissions and performance. Key products are turbochargers and other related engine operation components.
- BorgWarner Drivetrain Group: The fundamental core of this division is its automotive transmission systems. These include manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, and the critically acclaimed DualTronic dual clutch transmission, which is more commonly known as Volkswagen Group's Direct-Shift Gearbox. Other responsibilities are its four-wheel drive systems and transmission electronic control units.
Core products
Transmissions
- BorgWarner Model DG (Detroit Gear) three-speed automatic transmission
- BorgWarner Model 35 aluminum-cased three-speed automatic transmission (1961),
- BorgWarner Model 45 four-speed automatic transmission (1975)
- BorgWarner Model 55 three-speed automatic transmission
- BorgWarner T-56 six-speed manual transmission (1992)
- BorgWarner T-84 three-speed manual transmission (1941)
- BorgWarner T-85 three-speed manual transmission (1948)
- BorgWarner T-86 three-speed manual transmission (1945)
- BorgWarner T-87 three-speed manual transmission (1948)
- Borg-Warner T-90 three-speed manual transmission (1945)
- BorgWarner T-96 three-speed manual transmission (1945)
- BorgWarner T-98 four-speed manual transmission (1948)
- BorgWarner T-10 four-speed manual transmission (1956)
- BorgWarner T-14 three-speed manual transmission (1967)
- BorgWarner T-15 three-speed manual transmission (1972)
- BorgWarner T-18 four-speed manual transmission (1965)
- BorgWarner T-19 four-speed manual transmission (1968)
- BorgWarner T-150 three-speed manual transmission (1976)
- BorgWarner T-176 four-speed manual transmission (1980)
- BorgWarner HR-1 four-speed manual transmission (1977)
- BorgWarner SR-4 four-speed manual transmission (1978)
- BorgWarner T-4 four-speed manual transmission (1980)
- BorgWarner T-5 five-speed manual transmission (1980)
- Borg-Warner T-50 five-speed manual transmission
- BorgWarner DualTronic (2001), for series production in 2003 - more commonly known as Direct-Shift Gearbox
- BorgWarner M35 (see Model 35 above)
- BorgWarner M44 three-speed automatic transmission (aluminum case)
- BorgWarner M8 three-speed automatic transmission (iron case)
- BorgWarner M11 three-speed automatic transmission (iron case)
- BorgWarner M12 three-speed automatic transmission (iron case)
Transfer Cases
- BorgWarner 1339 (1973)
- BW 4407 over 8500 GVW Ford F250 F350 1996 to 1998 HD version of the 4406
- BW 4406 Ford trucks 1995 to 2003
- BW 1345, 1356 earlier ford truck
Subsidiary companies
The following are subsidiary companies of the parent, BorgWarner Inc., and/or its primary divisions, and outline their respective products:
BorgWarner Drivetrain Group
Transmission Systems
- One-way clutches - for Fords' 5R55 transmission series (1996)
- Dual clutch transmissions
- Automatic transmission bands
- Maji-Band (1983)
- Uni-Band (1992)
- Clutch friction plates
- Engine torsional vibration dampers
- Clutch module assemblies
- Transmission solenoids
- Transmission Control Modules
- Integrated mechatronic control systems
TorqTransfer Systems
- Gear synchronizers
- Transfer cases
- 44-05 Torque-on-Demand (TOD) for Ford (1994)
- 44-09 4WD transfer case for Mercedes-Benz (1997)
- Pre-emptive torque management
- Multi-plate clutch coupling. The ITM 3e multi-plate clutch coupling is used in the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson and Porsche 911. In normal conditions, it sends up to 95% of the torque to the front wheels. In the case of the Hyundais, the system can be locked in a 50:50 split so that you have a more dedicated off-road system. The system can be locked with the '4WD LOCK' button. The ITM 3e uses a multi-plate clutch coupling with magnetic activation
- InterActive torque management
- Honda's Variable Torque Management-Four Wheel Drive (VTM-4) system was built in partnership with BorgWarner and provides a lightweight front-wheel drive system for dry-pavement cruising conditions that engages all-wheel drive (AWD) when needed to improve stability or maneuverability and can support medium duty off-road use via an electromagnetically driven clutch-operated differential. VTM-4 was used on the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, and Honda Ridgeline.
- Honda's Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system was also built under the joint-venture of Honda and Borg-Warner for AWD systems. It acts like the ITM 3e coupling system, but also features a rear torque-vectoring axle
- Aftermarket products
BorgWarner Engine Group
Morse Systems
- Engine timing systems
- Variable camshaft valve timing
- Morse Gemini chain system
- Front wheel drive Hy-Vo(R) transmission chain
- Full and part-time Hy-Vo(R) transfer case chain
- Diesel engine timing system
Turbo Systems
- Turbochargers
- Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)
- Regulated Two Stage (R2S)
- Turbo actuators
- Electronic throttle bodies
Emissions Systems
- EGR systems
- Secondary Air Systems
Thermal Systems
- Fan drives
- Polymer fans
- Radiator shutters
- Fluid pumps
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- Diesel cold-start technologies
- Glow plugs
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
- Platinum spark plugs
- PTC auxiliary heaters
- HT sensors
- Ignition coils
Company facilities locations
BorgWarner Inc. has the following production locations:
- North America, inc United States
- Auburn Hills, MI - World Headquarters
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Auburn Hills, MI - Powertrain Technical Center
- Bellwood, IL
- Cadillac, MI
- Cortland, NY
- Dixon, IL
- Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
- El Salto, Mexico
- Fletcher, North Carolina
- Frankfort, IL
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Ithaca, NY
- Livonia, MI
- Longview, TX (closed 2014)
- Marshall, MI
- Melrose Park, IL
- Muncie, IN (closed 2009)
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Seneca, South Carolina
- Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
- Water Valley, MS
- Europe
- Arcore, Italy
- Arnstadt, Germany
- Bradford, England
- Bretten, Germany (BERU)
- Chazelles sur Lyon, France (BERU)
- Diss, England (BERU)
- Heidelberg, Germany
- Ketsch, Germany
- Kirchheimbolanden, Germany
- Landskrona, Sweden
- Ludwigsburg, Germany
- Margam, Wales
- Markdorf, Germany
- Muggendorf, Germany (BERU)
- Neuhaus, Germany (BERU)
- Oroszlany, Hungary
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Tralee, Ireland (BERU)
- Tulle, France
- Valença, Portugal
- Vigo, Spain
- Vitoria, Spain (BERU)
- Asia
- Aoyama, Japan
- Beijing, China
- Dalian, China
- Tianjin, China
- Changwon, South Korea
- Chennai, India
- Chungju, South Korea
- Eumsung, South Korea
- NSK-Warner - Shanghai, China
- NSK-Warner - Fukuroi, Japan
- Kakkalur, India
- Manesar, India
- Nabari City, Japan
- Ningbo, China
- Oochang, Korea
- Pune, India (BERU)
- Pune, India
- Pyongtaek, South Korea
- Seoul, South Korea
- Shanghai, China
- Taicang, China
- Sirsi, India
- South America
- Itatiba, Brazil (Turbos Systems, Morse Systems, Thermal Systems and Power Drive Systems)
- Piracicaba, Brazil (Emissions Systems)
- Brusque, Brazil (Power Drive Systems)
Awards
On April 12, 2005, BorgWarner won a 2005 Automotive News PACE Award at a ceremony in Detroit. The award recognized automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance.
Motorsports
Since 2012 season, BorgWarner currently supplies turbochargers for IndyCar Series with designation EFR7163. Since 1936 BorgWarner also sponsoring Indianapolis 500-winning presented trophy. Each year, the winning driver is presented with a miniature replica during a reception in January, about seven months after the race. Prior to the trophy's inception, the Wheeler-Schebler Trophy was awarded to the leader at the 400-mile mark, but was retired when car owner Harry Hartz claimed it three times. Since 2014 season, BorgWarner currently supplies turbochargers for Renault Sport Energy F1 V6 Turbo Power Units as an expertisement of hybrid turbochargers. BorgWarner also currently supplying turbochargers for all Renault R.S.01 cars since 2015 season.
See also
- Louis Schwitzer Award
References
External links
- BorgWarner.com official corporate portal
- Changing Gears Documentary Film Collection Digital Media Repository, Ball State University Libraries
- Gear-O-Gram Magazine Digital Media Repository, Ball State University Libraries
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