MTS Expands European Product Offerings with Powertrain Testing Solutions
STUTTGART, Germany, June 4 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced at Testing Expo 2003 that it is expanding its product offerings in continental Europe to include powertrain testing solutions. The new offerings range from complete test cell systems with integrated combustion analysis and dynamometer packages to simple data acquisition and control system upgrades. The products support the full range of powertrain development activities, including cyclic durability testing, driveline testing, and sophisticated virtual testing.
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MTS has delivered over 1,500 powertrain testing systems to more than 300 customers worldwide and is a leading supplier in North America and the United Kingdom. The company's powertrain customers include major vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, as well as regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which uses the systems to validate the auto industry's offerings. One major North American auto manufacturer has adopted MTS equipment as the standard for all of its powertrain test cells. MTS powertrain testing products sold in Europe will be fully supported by the MTS sales and service organization.
"We've been serving the European auto industry for more than 30 years with testing and simulation systems for durability, safety, ride and handling, and other testing applications," said Sidney W. Emery, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "Bringing our powertrain products and services to the Continent means that we can leverage our installed base to more quickly grow our European business. With these products in our European portfolio, we are better positioned to serve as the industry's complete vehicle development partner."
"MTS is uniquely positioned to enter Europe with a complete set of advanced testing tools, experienced personnel, and the full resources of a global company," said Kyle Kimel, Marketing Manager, Powertrain Division. "We look forward to working closely with the European engine and powertrain development community."
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation is a global supplier of integrated simulation solutions that help customers accelerate and improve their design, development and manufacturing processes. MTS supplies products for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products and structures -- including computer-based testing and simulation systems, modeling and testing software, and consulting services -- as well as products for automating manufacturing processes. MTS had 1,900 employees and revenue of $327 million for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2002. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com/ .
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