Augsburg, July 15, 2025 – RENK Group AG, a leading supplier of drive solutions for military and civil applications, is supplying a further 42 HSWL-256B gear units for the AJAX infantry fighting vehicle to Latvia. The Baltic state is thus exercising its option for additional transmissions Transmission The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels. shortly after placing its initial order. This brings the total number of transmissions Transmission The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels. ordered from Latvia alone to 84.
The expansion of the order underscores the NATO country's great confidence in RENK's product portfolio. The HSWL-256B is already in service in British Armed Forces vehicles and has proven itself in the field of mission-critical drive technology Drive technology Drive technology involves the generation, transmission, and control of mechanical movement in machines and vehicles. . The transmission Transmission The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels. is primarily used in the 35 to 45 tonne weight class and impresses with its 800 kW (1100 hp), robustness and compact design.
At the beginning of the month, RENK added two new countries to its existing customer base for the AJAX gearbox with Latvia and another international partner.
The transmissions Transmission The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels. will be manufactured at the company's headquarters in Augsburg, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2026.
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Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, RENK Group AG is a globally leading manufacturer of mission-critical propulsion solutions across diverse military and civil end markets. Our product portfolio includes gear units, transmissions Transmission The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels. , power-packs, hybrid propulsion systems, suspension systems Suspension systems Suspension systems are designed to dampen the shocks and vibrations experienced when driving on uneven terrain. , slide bearings Slide bearings Slide bearings facilitate the low-friction movement of shafts by coming into direct contact with a sliding surface. , couplings Couplings Couplings are used to connect two shafts for the transmission of torque, and to compensate for misalignment or movement. & clutches and test systems Test systems Test systems evaluate the functionality, load capacity and wear of technical components under realistic conditions. . With this broad product portfolio RENK Group AG serves, in particular, customers in industries for military vehicles, naval, civil marine, and industrial applications focused on energy. In the fiscal year 2024, RENK Group AG generated revenue of EUR 1.14 billion. RENK Group AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since February 7, 2024, and has been a member of the MDAX since March 24, 2025.
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