Raybestos Powertrain Commits to Ongoing Research and Development Investment

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.--Raybestos Powertrain, a leading US manufacturer and supplier of premium OE and aftermarket transmission parts, has committed to investment in research and development (R&D), despite the difficult economy. This commitment builds on the company’s long tradition of product, materials and process innovation through dedicated technological initiatives. Raybestos Powertrain’s in-house engineers are able to take advantage of the company’s upgraded technical center facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana to develop new and innovative product solutions for a range of passenger car, light and medium duty truck, heavy duty and high performance automotive applications.

“The Raybestos Powertrain name has become synonymous with quality and innovation, and our engineers and management are dedicated to upholding this reputation,” said Raybestos Powertrain President John Butz. “We have made product and materials innovation a top priority since day one, and will continue to produce the most advanced friction materials, filtration products, and electrical components on the market.”

Raybestos Powertrain’s ongoing commitment to R&D helps the company maintain an innovation edge over the competition. Over the years, Raybestos Powertrain’s R&D efforts have produced next-generation products like the company’s award-winning Z-Pak™ clutch system, dual wet clutch technology, and patented X-32™ friction material, which have won accolades from the industry and customers alike.

“Innovation is not only important for Raybestos Powertrain, but for the industry as a whole,” said Raybestos Powertrain CEO Daniel Gaston. “In this business, and in this economy, investment in research and development isn’t just important, it’s imperative.”

About Raybestos Powertrain

Raybestos Powertrain, LLC is one of the largest distributors of transmission–related friction products in the world, supplying the next generation of original equipment quality aftermarket products for automotive and heavy-duty use. Raybestos Powertrain is also a major supplier of performance friction products for the racing industry, as well as a distributor of products developed by OEM manufacturers.