Marontech Communications

• Date: 15/07/2020
• Company: Marontech Communications

Sisu Auto selects Texelis to provide axles for GTP 4x4 test series

The SISU GTP 4x4 recently selected for assessment as the future armoured 4x4 for the Finnish Defence Forces is fitted with independent suspension axles manufactured by Texelis of Limoges in France. The Finnish Army recently announced that the test series of the vehicle will be used to acquire information on the capability and operability of this vehicle with regard to the Defence Forces’…

• Date: 21/04/2020
• Company: Marontech Communications

Texelis’ production re-starts to support the French Army and other key customers

The company recommences production at its Limoges facility in close cooperation with official government guidelines

Production has re-started at the Texelis production facility in Limoges, France in support of key customers, such as the French Army which is heavily committed to ongoing operations such as Operation Resilience in France and Operation Barkhane in the Sahel. As a strategic supplier to the DGA, Texelis has ensured the continuous supply, throughout the Covid-19 emergency, of critical spare parts…

• Date: 21/01/2020
• Company: Marontech Communications

Texelis presenting at IAV 2020

Serval®: 4x4 Without Compromise

Texelis is pleased to announced that Jean Vandel, Managing Director at Texelis Defence, is presenting on the new Nexter Serval® 4x4 expeditionary combat vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2020 conference in London on 21 January. The presentation, ‘Serval®: 4X4 Without Compromise’, will provide an update on the programme to deliver the lightweight 4x4 Serval® to fulfil the …

• Date: 15/02/2019
• Company: Marontech Communications

Timoney’s Independent Suspension Combo a New Approach to High Mobility

Timoney offers unique supply model for Independent Suspension aimed at delivering best performance, lowest price and options for local assembly.Timoney’s new Independent Suspension Combo, designed to offer the best of all worlds, is launched at IDEX 2019. The system is a fusion of Timoney’s renowned and widely adopted Independent Suspension (IS) and rugged, volume produced drive systems, all…

• Date: 15/02/2019
• Company: Marontech Communications

Timoney Puts Fresh Focus on Engineering Consultancy

Increased customer demand for expert automotive engineering services drives Timoney to expand its consultancy business and to address through life support and upgrade requirements in addition to new vehicle developments.Timoney is to put increased focus on to its Engineering Consultancy Business Unit and expects its revenues in this area to more than double over the next three years, the company…

• Date: 12/12/2018
• Company: Marontech Communications

TEXELIS MANAGEMENT BOARD ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN COMPANY

Support from institutional investors Siparex, Bpifrance and CarvestPhillippe Frantz and Groupe Réel stay involved to provide continuity2018 revenues of €110 millionThe Texelis management team, led by Charles-Antoine de Barbuat, has acquired the majority shareholding of the Group with the support of institutional investors Siparex, Bpifrance and Carvest, it is announced today.Phillippe Frantz, who…

• Date: 06/12/2018
• Company: Marontech Communications

BGF invests a further £2.75m in Walker Precision Engineering to support expansion

29th November 2018:  Walker Precision Engineering, which makes high-precision components for the, defence and space sectors, has secured a further £2.75m investment from BGF to support its business expansion in the UK and Europe.BGF originally invested £4m in the Glasgow-based manufacturing business in January this year, and turnover and order intake have grown significantly since then.  Revenues…

• Date: 07/06/2018
• Company: Marontech Communications

GOFA launches reduced weight water transport solution at Eurosatory

Water transportation takes a step forward with the unveiling today of a new 10,000 litre water container from GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau GmbH, a Chart Industries, Inc. company, on outside stand number E240 during Eurosatory 2018. The company has an inside stand in Hall 6 at HG650. GOFA unveils an innovative approach to Water Transport at Eurosatory 2018 which reduces weight and employs modern…

• Date: 13/02/2018
• Company: Marontech Communications

Nexter and Texelis win the lightweight VBMR contract

Nexter and Texelis are delighted at today's confirmation by Florence Parly, Minister of Armies, for the attribution of the supply of Lightweight Multi-Role Armoured Vehicles (VBMR Véhicules Blindés Multi-Rôles) for the French Army.The contract went through the “Direction Générale de l’Armement” (DGA) in the presence of Joël Barre, National Armament Director (NAD), and Bernard Barrera, Major…

• Date: 11/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

QUICK FIT RECCE EO SYSTEM LAUNCHED BY CHESS AT DSEI

Long range easy to fit, easy to use Hawkeye Vehicle System on stand S8-140A quick fit electro optical system designed for reconnaissance vehicles is launched at DSEI by Chess Dynamics on stand S8-140. The Hawkeye Vehicle System is an easy to fit and easy to use surveillance system which allows the operator to see out to 20km using a long range day/low light and IR cameras.“The basic principles of…

• Date: 11/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Texelis Gears Up for Production of Canadian MSVS 8x8 Axles

Production of Volvo designed axles for the Kerax 8x8 logistic support vehicle being supplied to the Canadian Defence Forces by Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Renault Trucks Defense, is starting at the Texelis facility in Limoges, France.Texelis, who won the order to supply the axles in 2016 will be providing 6,000 axle units over the next 18 months to be fitted to 1,500 8x8 chassis being assembled…

• Date: 11/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Timoney Launches New Approach for AFV Steering

Uses experience of axles and running gear to develop modular approachNavan, Ireland, 12th September 2017; A new modular approach to developing bespoke steering systemsspecifically aimed at the heavy off-highway vehicle market is announced today at DSEI by Timoney.  Designed to be utilised on 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles, Timoney plans to offer solutions that can be integrated with any independent…

• Date: 11/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

T700 axle system enters production at Texelis

The T700 axle system, jointly developed by Texelis of France and Timoney of Ireland, is entering production following an extensive testing programme.The first customer to select the T700 is Yugoimport who have chosen the unit for the Milosh 4x4 launched at IDEX in February this year.  Yugoimport has placed a contract for 14 vehicle sets with delivery of the first production units during September…

• Date: 08/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

750 T900 Drivelines Produced at Texelis

Over 750 T900 axle sets have been produced by Texelis during the last 3 years at its production facilities in Limoges, France, the company announced today on stand N7-310 at the start of DSEI 2017. The event is being held at Excel, London from 12 to 15 September. Among the vehicles using the T900 are armoured fighting vehicles and heavy off-road logistics trucks including Lockheed Martin’s…

• Date: 07/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Remote Long Range Border and Coastal System Launched At DSEI by Chess

Remotely operated, long range surveillance system on stand S8-140Long range coastal and border surveillance is enhanced by the launch of Sigma LEO by Chess Dynamics at DSEI on stand S8-140.  Sigma LEO is optimised for remote detection, identification and image/video capture inall types of border and coastal surveillance locations.Chess Sigma LEO is configured as an intelligent sub system module…

• Date: 07/09/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Timoney Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

Since 1967 Timoney has been supporting the heavy off-highway market with automotive solutions50 years of creating specialised driveline solutions, vehicle rolling chassis systems and transferring innovative technology across the world is being celebrated by Timoney at DSEI.Timoney supports its customers by developing modular drivelines, independent suspensions and complimentary vehicle systems,…

• Date: 25/05/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Chief Executive Officer at Chess and Opening of US Office - Part of accelerated growth programme

Chess Technologies Ltd announces the new position of Chief Executive Officer and the opening of their first office in the United States as part of an accelerated growth programme for the company.Graham Beall, the founder, and until recently Managing Director of Chess Dynamics Ltd, is appointed by the Chess Board to the new role of CEO of the parent company Chess Technologies, to develop Chess as…

• Date: 22/02/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

PT Pindad and Timoney sign contract at IDEX for Badak 6x6 mobility system upgrade

Timoney axles, transfer case and steering system for vehicle upgradeNavan, Ireland, 22nd February 2017; At IDEX today, PT Pindad and Timoney announced that they have signed a contract to upgrade the Badak 6x6 with a customised Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system.The Badak is a 6x6 vehicle fitted with a CMI Defence two man turret to provide direct fire support for deployed…

• Date: 20/02/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

Rapid, low cost vehicle development from Timoney

Reduces development time and costs by up to 75%A new faster and more cost effective way of developing armoured vehiclesis announced today by Timoney. The working methodology that Timoney has developed reduces projecttimelines and development costs through the initial stages of new vehicle programmes by as much as 75% compared to traditional methods.The proven process uses an iterative, highly…

• Date: 20/02/2017
• Company: Marontech Communications

New YUGOIMPORT 4x4 fitted with Timoney and Texelis driveline

MILOSH uses T700™ modular driveline and bespoke steering systemA new design 4X4 armoured vehicle unveiled n the Yugoimport stand (12-E20) at IDEX 2017 is fitted with the latest T700™ modular driveline system announced jointly by Timoney and Texelis in the middle of 2016.The MILOSH is designed as a troop carrying or liaison vehicle and has high mobility levels as well as good levels of protection…