What TREMEC does

TREMEC (Transmission Technologies Corporation), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a private Tier-1 automotive drivetrain supplier and a subsidiary of Mexican conglomerate KUO. The company designs and manufactures high-performance manual transmissions (TR-3160, TR-6060, TR-6070, TR-4050, TKX, Magnum product lines) and dual-clutch transmissions (TR-9080, 7-speed DCT, TR-9070) used as embedded OEM components in performance vehicles from Ford, General Motors, Stellantis/Dodge, Maserati, and Cadillac. Beyond transmissions, TREMEC supplies gears, shafts, mechatronic systems, transmission control units (TCUs), and, more recently, electrified drivetrain components including an 800-horsepower dual-motor Electric Drive Unit and Hybrid P2 Modules targeting EV and hybrid OEM applications.

The company's go-to-market combines OEM supply agreements with Detroit-3 and European performance brands, an aftermarket channel built around its Elite Distributor Network (e.g., American Powertrain, Dederichs Motorsports), direct-to-consumer e-commerce through tremec.com, and brand activation through motorsports events such as the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and the SEMA Show. TREMEC operates manufacturing in the USA and Mexico with engineering and R&D in Belgium, serving seven end markets: Light Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, Off-Highway, E-Mobility, Aftermarket, Hybrids, and Defense. In August 2023, TREMEC acquired Electric GT, Inc. to add plug-and-play ICE-to-BEV conversion systems (eGT-413, eGT-913), positioning the company to address the EV transition while leveraging its traditional manual and DCT core. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

TREMEC

Legal name

TREMEC

Website

https://tremec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TREMEC is a private Tier-1 automotive drivetrain supplier, subsidiary of KUO, that designs and manufactures high-performance manual transmissions, dual-clutch transmissions, and electrified drivetrain components for OEMs such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Maserati, and distributes aftermarket products globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Transmissions and Drivetrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Manufacturing (IMACAHAI)

Keywords

• Manual transmissions
• Dual-clutch transmissions
• Hybrid drive modules
• Electric drive units
• Automotive drivetrain components

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OEM Transmission Supply: TREMEC supplies manual and dual-clutch transmissions as original equipment to automotive manufacturers for new vehicle production
2. Aftermarket Transmission Products: Direct-to-consumer and distributor sales of replacement and performance transmissions including Magnum, TKX, T-5, TR-4050 product lines
3. Drivetrain Components & Controls: Sales of gears, shafts, mechatronic systems, electric drive components, and control units

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TREMEC designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies advanced transmissions and drivetrain components — including manual transmissions (TR-6060, TKO, TKX), dual-clutch transmissions, hybrid P2 modules, electric drive units, gears, shafts, clutches, and transmission control units — to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers worldwide. The company also operates a separate aftermarket business selling branded performance and restoration parts (e.g., Magnum line) through its Elite Distributor network and online shop, plus EV conversion systems acquired through Electric GT.

Product overview

TREMEC is a comprehensive torque transfer solutions provider offering both OEM and aftermarket products. The portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Electrified Drivetrain including Dual-Motor EDU and Hybrid P2 Modules for EVs and hybrids; (2) Conventional Drivetrain including 6-Speed RWD Manual, 7-Speed RWD Manual, and Dual Clutch Transmissions for original equipment; and (3) Drivetrain Components & Controls including Gears & Shafts, Mechatronic Systems, Electric Drive Components, and Control Units. The Aftermarket division serves automotive enthusiasts with products including T-5, TKX, TR-4050, Magnum-F, Magnum, and Magnum-XL manual transmissions, plus Transmission Components and Manual Transmission Fluid. TREMEC also acquired Electric GT in August 2023 to expand into ICE-to-BEV conversion systems including the eGT-413 and eGT-913 EV crate motor systems. The company operates facilities in the USA, Mexico, and Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Electric GT: Plug-and-play EV conversion systems for ICE-to-BEV electric vehicle conversions, acquired by TREMEC in August 2023.

Products and services

• Manual Transmissions (TR-6060, TKO, TKX)
• Dual-Clutch Transmissions (DCT)
• Hybrid P2 Modules
• Electric Drive Units (e-GT / EDU)
• EV Conversion Systems
• Aftermarket Performance Transmissions (Magnum, etc.)
• Gears, Shafts, and Drivetrain Components
• Transmission Control Units (TCUs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 800hp electric drive unit providing double the power in same packaging space as traditional 300kW system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Electric GTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023TREMEC acquired Electric GT, an innovative provider of plug-and-play EV conversion systems. This acquisition enables TREMEC to strengthen product offerings in the rapidly growing ICE-to-BEV electric vehicle conversion market. Electric GT provides modular turnkey EV Crate Motor Swap Systems including the eGT-413 V8 system delivering 406 lbs./ft torque and 275 eHP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier and one of the largest transmission manufacturers in the world; produces manual, automatic, DCT, and hybrid transmissions for OEMs and competes directly with TREMEC in passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle drivetrains.
• Aisin: Japanese Tier 1 transmission supplier to Toyota and other OEMs, producing automatic, manual, and hybrid transmissions; competes with TREMEC's TR-9080 DCT and P2 hybrid modules in the global transmission market.
• BorgWarner: Major Tier 1 supplier of transmission components, dual-clutch modules, and electric drive units (e-Axles); directly comparable to TREMEC's electrified drivetrain portfolio and DCT offerings.
• Allison Transmission: Manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for commercial, defense, and off-highway vehicles; comparable to TREMEC's commercial vehicle and off-highway segments, particularly in vocational and defense drivetrain applications.
• Getrag (Magna Powertrain): Magna Powertrain's Getrag brand is a major producer of DCT and manual transmissions supplying BMW, Ford, GM, and others; directly comparable to TREMEC in DCT technology, OEM transmission supply, and hybrid drivetrain modules.

Emerging players

• Cascadia Motion: Provider of high-performance electric drive systems and inverters for EV conversions, motorsport, and aerospace; emerging competitor in the same EV conversion/hybrid performance space as TREMEC's Electric GT and EDU products.
• Electric GT (internal/acquired): EV conversion systems provider acquired by TREMEC in 2023; included for internal context as the comparable that TREMEC itself is positioning against in the ICE-to-BEV crate motor market.

Broad incumbents

• Aptiv: Global Tier 1 supplier of vehicle electrical architectures and powertrain electronics; named alongside TREMEC in the TCU market and competes in transmission control and electrified powertrain solutions.
• Robert Bosch: World's largest automotive supplier with extensive transmission electronics, e-Axle, and powertrain control offerings; competes with TREMEC in TCUs and electrified drivetrain components across essentially every OEM account.
• Continental AG: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with major transmission control unit (TCU) and powertrain electronics business; competes with TREMEC's TCU line and is explicitly named alongside TREMEC in the TCU market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TREMEC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TREMECPerformance
• Facebookfacebook.com/TremecPerformance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tremec---transmission-technologies-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/tremecperformance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TREMEC