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06 Jun, 2024
Introducing Major General Darren Werner: Military Leader Appointed President of SAPA Transmission
Shelby Township, Mich., — SAPA Transmission is proud to announce the appointment of Maj. Gen. (Ret) Darren Werner as its new president. With an illustrious military career marked by innovation, strategic vision and a commitment to excellence, Werner brings decades of superintendence to his new role. As president, Werner will spearhead SAPA initiatives, fostering modernization and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of the defense industry. This pivotal, bespoke role will benefit from his noble track record and ability to navigate complex challenges. “I am thrilled to join the SAPA Transmission team as president,” said Werner. “I am deeply committed to building a strong foundation and guiding us through exceptional accomplishments. Our talented team will continue to grow, evolve and exceed expectations together.” Werner’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for SAPA Transmission, as the company continues to be a prime contractor for advanced combat vehicles. His tactical insight and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in establishing ambitious goals. Prior to joining SAPA Transmission, Werner held many honorable positions, his final being Commanding General, U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), demonstrating his ability to deliver considerable results. His specialization in advanced mobility solutions for NATO has earned him the respect of colleagues and industry-peers alike. “We are delighted to welcome Darren Werner as our new President,” said Deniz Balta, Vice President of SAPA Transmission. “His leadership skills and allegiance to succeed make him a crucial asset into SAPA Transmission’s next chapter of growth.” Under Werner’s presidency, SAPA Transmission is poised to reach new heights and even greater achiement.
05 Jun, 2024
AUSA 2023
The annual AUSA national meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Formal presenters are selected to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of their organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. SAPA Transmission participated in the AUSA 2023 showing its endurance transmission technology prepared to provide the future United States Army’s military wheeled and tracked vehicles a transmission with a future. Our transmissions maximize efficiency achieving over 90% in all operating conditions, maximize maneuverability, providing drive by-wire, autonomous drive, and facilitate the integration of new electrical power systems and other emerging complementary new technologies. SAPA Transmission advanced products offer the Army with the ability, speed of adaptivity and flexibility to modernize by the incorporation of emerging technologies to meet vehicle combat operation requirements.
31 Mar, 2022
Honeywell and SAPA to Collaborate on Electric Power Generation
PHOENIX, March 30, 2022 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and SAPA Placencia, a major ELECTRIC POWER SOLUTION provider and world leader in heavy vehicle transmissions, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the development of enhanced ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION for military land vehicles. The military land vehicles of tomorrow will require greater electrical power due to their increased complexity. Compared with existing vehicles, they will be equipped with far more sensors, communications hardware, and information systems in support of advanced mission operations, all requiring greater electric power to operate. “The MOU will allow Honeywell and SAPA Placencia to eventually offer unprecedented levels of power generation efficiency,” said John Guasto, vice president, defense and space international, Honeywell Aerospace. “We’re meeting the increasing demand from government and military customers for electric power solutions that provide fuel efficiencies with a reduced weight and higher power density. This greatly improves the performance and functionality of their military land vehicles.” “This important agreement allows SAPA to contribute our expertise in the development of electric power solutions for military land vehicles,” said Ibon Aperribay, CEO of SAPA Placencia. “We are also excited to be part of such a fundamental innovation for the future of the industry, alongside a major company such as Honeywell.” Under the terms of the MOU, Honeywell and SAPA Placencia will discuss ways to work together and offer a compact, reliable, lightweight, and highly efficient integrated electric power solution with double the power capacity than what is currently equipped on similar vehicles. This power generation upgrade will ensure new military land vehicles have the power to successfully operate on the connected battlefields of today and tomorrow. Honeywell provides a wide array of electrical power generation and distribution systems. It’s a leader in power-on-demand solutions for both military and commercial platforms across all domains — sea, air, land, and space. SAPA is a world leader in advanced mobility systems for HEAVY VEHICLES, providing innovative transmissions and powerpack products. The company, based in both Spain and the U.S., has a wide range of experience in creating products for defense and military platforms. About Honeywell Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights, and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit WWW.HONEYWELL.COM or follow us at @HONEYWELL_AERO. Honeywell (WWW.HONEYWELL.COM) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit WWW.HONEYWELL.COM/NEWSROOM. About SAPA SAPA’s activity has been linked to the defense sector and dedicated to serving Armies worldwide. This relationship has influenced us as a company and helped us to be better, commit ourselves with our clients, and always try to exceed their expectations. This is our goal in everything we do. The success of our transmission technology and its application in various defense programs has allowed us to access the international market and become one of its main players. The products we develop are used successfully in numerous countries across three continents. We offer maximum performance solutions within the scope of mobility, power generation and defense based on our technology and with the constant commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations. For more information, visit WWW.SAPA.ES or follow us at SAPA PLACENCIA in LinkedIn.
21 Oct, 2021
AUSA 2021
The annual AUSA national meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Formal presenters are selected to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of their organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. SAPA Transmission participated in the AUSA 2021 showing its endurance transmission technology prepared to provide the future United States Army’s military wheeled and tracked vehicles a transmission with a future. Our transmissions maximize efficiency achieving over 90% in all operating conditions, maximize maneuverability, providing drive by-wire, autonomous drive, and facilitate the integration of new electrical power systems and other emerging complementary new technologies. SAPA Transmission advanced products offer the Army with the ability, speed of adaptivity and flexibility to modernize by the incorporation of emerging technologies to meet vehicle combat operation requirements.
06 Mar, 2020
SAPA Transmission completes initial construction of new U.S. Headquarters, Production Facility in Michigan
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan – Feb. 25, 2020 – SAPA Transmission has completed initial construction of a U.S. production plant and headquarters, setting the stage for bringing 223 new jobs to the region, including high-tech engineering positions. The company will spend the next 12 months outfitting the 110,000-square-foot facility, which will be used to research, develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced combat vehicle transmissions for the U.S. Army. The facility is part of a $40.1 million investment the company is making in the state, ensuring the region will play a major role in maintaining the U.S. technological edge in combat vehicle mobility. “SAPA Transmission is teamed with Michigan for the long haul,” said Deniz Balta, SAPA Transmission vice president. “Our investment in the state undersco\res our commitment to the U.S. Army and to the U.S defense industrial base.” The company selected the Shelby site for the region’s versatile workforce and for its proximity to the U.S. Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center and Tank Automotive Command and major customers such as BAE Systems and General Dynamics. The company currently leases a 48,000 square foot facility in Shelby Township and plans to move to the new facility during the spring. “With our state’s essential role in the commercial automotive industry and in sustaining and developing Army ground combat vehicles, SAPA’s decision to locate their manufacturing plant in the 10th congressional district is a natural choice,” said Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich. “I applaud their efforts to grow the presence of the defense industry in Michigan and support our soldiers with the best equipment for the job.” SAPA Transmission, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of its San Sebastian, Spain-based parent company, is a premier supplier to the U.S. Army, providing highly advanced transmission technology solutions for military tracked and wheeled vehicle applications. The company’s next- generation control-by-wire Advanced Combat Transmissions take combat vehicles to an unmatched level of performance, power and reliability under challenging battlefield conditions. The company has developed the new ACT850 and ACT1000 transmission technology in cooperation with the Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center and is currently undergoing performance and reliability testing by the U.S. Army in the Bradley, M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and for use in the future Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV). Contact info: +1 (586) 685-7088
18 Feb, 2020
Army Charging Ahead With Advanced Powertrains
An Army program to develop and integrate new powertrain technology is setting the stage to provide leap-ahead capabilities for the military’s vehicle fleets, as the service pursues next-generation platforms. The Advanced Powertrain Demonstrator initiative began in 2015. The aim was to mature critical technology that could enable a more revolutionary future platform. SAPA highly efficient ACT1000 transmission is a key component of the Army’s Advanced Powertrain Demonstrator. What this solution offers is the efficiency gains that current combat vehicles and U.S. Army combat tracked vehicles do not have. Some transmissions in Army platforms have efficiencies as low as 55 percent depending on the operating range. But SAPA ACT1000 transmission efficiency exceeds 90 percent in every operating condition. What this means is that most of all the power that’s being developed by the engine can then go down to the sprocket potentially for mobility and propulsion use instead of being lost as dissipated heat in the cooling system. Read all about the APD at www.nationaldefensemagazine.org
