ISO 9001 is an international standard that provides guidelines for quality management systems within organizations. Achieving this certificate demonstrates that Veth Propulsion meets the requirements in the areas of process management, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Certification by DNV emphasizes the reliability and professionalism of Veth Propulsion.

The certificate is valid for the following scope: The design, production, and service provision for rudder propellers, bow thrusters, diesel engines, and generator sets.

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A partnership that’s so close; Twin Disc have owned a Maritimo for their own use since 2009.

Stretching back to when Maritimo’s Founder, Bill Barry-Cotter, was building boats in Sydney over 40 years ago, the strong relationship between the two parties only got closer by the time that Maritimo was founded on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

“Just over 15 years ago, Twin Disc actually purchased a then very new Maritimo C60 for research and development purposes for our own product offering. That vessel is still with us today, homeported in the USA,” said Scott Redman, Sales Manager – Twin Disc Australia. “Bill likes to have choice, and has only ever commented positively about our quality and reliability, which are the things he demands for his boats.”

“Bill also likes innovation, and Maritimo was not only an early adopter of one of our products that’s fairly well known now, which is the Express Joystick System (EJS), but also integral into its original development. This type of control is commonplace today, but back then it was incredibly revolutionary, and has added so much to the ease of boating, which in turn has allowed more owners to take on larger boats with confidence,” added Redman.

Interestingly, that C60 leant more than a helping hand into the development of the EJS. The vessel is named, Double Clutch, which is a distinct reference to the core technology behind the brilliantly smooth QuickShift transmission the company supplies for Maritimo owners.

The essence of the gearbox is to allow an element of slip between the two plates as gears are engaged, which, with the immense torque modern Diesels deliver, means people do not get thrown off their feet when drive is engaged. Officially, the statement is ‘oil quickly fills the small chamber, smoothly engaging the clutch. Then the second chamber is filled, allowing maximum torque through the drive line.’

Whilst QuickShift’s origins are in agricultural equipment, Twin Disc has been involved in the marine space since before WWII. At the time they developed the gearbox for the landing craft that put the Marines ashore, and as the story goes, on top of the Government specification, they also added a reverse gear to then get them back off. The commercial market then stemmed from that, and over the last four decades or so, the recreational market has been offered the distinct benefits from Twin Disc.

Another benefit of this is to allow different control modes to suit specific boating requirements, which make for more pleasurable times afloat. Redman said, “There effectively four different modes, with some sub-modes stemming from them. The first is Cruise, which allows for individual control of the engines by each lever. The subset as such is, Sync, or synchronised to match revolutions. This mode is totally proportional. You push the lever(s), you get more throttle, plain and simple.”

Redman continued, “Express mode is next. This allows for 100% to 0% clutch slip in the first 30 degrees of lever movement, and it is proportional all the way to Wide Open Throttle, just accentuating zero to say six or seven knots. It provides for super low speed manoeuvring and on the to idle speed in that first 30 degrees, which is ideal for marinas and no wake zones.”

“It provides for greater control by allowing more movement, so you are not trying to use micro adjustments, or coming in and out of gear repeatedly. When you are handling 40 to 70 tonnes of Maritimo, this adds a huge level of safety to the equation, with peace of mind just as critical as ease of use.”

Note that single lever operation of the throttles is available in Cruise and Express modes.

“Trolling mode is all about fishing, as the name implies. By taking the idle speed up to about 850RPM, you can get through to about eight knots of boat speed, and it is fully adjustable to meet the owner’s requirements up to a fast troll of 12 knots, which certain species run at. Clutch slip is from 90% to zero, there is no synchronisation of engines and totally independent control of the levers.

Clearly it is no mean feat to not only absorb all the torque on offer, but also delver different operational control. This speaks directly to not only the tech concerned, but very much the quality of the inherent componentry. The levels of clutch slip on offer means the machinery and fluids all get hot, and the control of this is what has made the Twin Disc set up so very popular.

Whilst aesthetically very pleasing and also terrifically tactile, the controls almost bely the fly-by-wire technology that seamlessly integrates gearbox control with thruster vectoring from the U.S designed and built, all stainless-steel equipment.

Redman went on to say, “Bill was very much into the 2.5:1 ratio inside the gearbox from way back, when most were at 1.5 or 1.7:1. Whilst 2.1:1 might be trending more these days, Bill has well and truly proven the performance/range equation of the larger screw spinning more slowly. I think the rest of the industry has probably caught up with him, and the 2:1 is equally as popular now as what you would see with the 2.5:1s.”

Certainly, the torque on offer from the modern, ultra-high pressure common rail Diesel, with innovative turbocharging and intercooling matches in well with Bill’s thinking, and a large diameter screw is always going to be more efficient.

“We are very proud of the long relationship with Maritimo, and the development of the interwoven technological aspects, too. It truly is mutually beneficial, as well as being both enduring and rewarding,” said Redman in closing.

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“The journey has been transformative since joining the Twin Disc family in June. We’ve seen incredible teamwork, innovation-driven collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering unmatched value to our customers. What stands out most is the alignment of our collective vision for growth and excellence.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to deepen these connections, explore new opportunities for innovation, and continue leveraging the strength of the Twin Disc family to achieve even greater success together.”

Tomi Koskinen
CEO, Katsa Oy

“Since FY21, we’ve made waves with 23 yachts equipped with our ELITE thrusters! Our collaboration with Oreco in Croatia continues to thrive, with the Veth Service Dealer agreement in full swing. Looking ahead, we’re proud to announce that the Twin Disc factory in Lufkin, Texas, is assembling Veth tunnel thrusters—a major milestone for us and a testament to our close cooperation within the Twin Disc entities. This strategy continues the outsourcing of Veth product assembly in Belgium and Singapore. In February, Papendrecht was again the location for a new milestone when opening the Twin Disc Service & Training Centre in Papendrecht, reinforcing our commitment to global service excellence.”

Bastiaan van Zuijlekom
General Manager, Veth Propulsion

“Rolla is synonymous with passion, creativity, know-how and much more since 1963. Rolla can support its partners and customers, from engineering consultancy (CFD) to the supply of Custom Design propellers, thanks to the most modern design and manufacturing systems. Earlier this year, we launched our ‘Meet Your Performance Partner’ video, and we’ve been thrilled with the positive response. It’s exciting to see the traction it’s gaining and to witness how much others appreciate Rolla’s excellence as much as we do.”

Luca Libanori
Managing Director, Rolla

“Our Vanquish Yacht is remarkable, being our largest yacht with an Arneson Surface Drive. The 115′ vessel features triple ASD15L units paired with Rolla Surface Piercing propellers. We delivered the first yacht and expect to deliver the second by early 2025. It’s a proud reference on both sides of the Atlantic built in the Netherlands, owned by U.S. clients, and sailing in American waters.”

“With our Arneson production successfully transitioned from the U.S. to Italy and the team fully up and running, we want to take this moment to highlight this milestone. This move has strengthened our operations in Europe and paved the way for exciting new opportunities. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible, including Justin Vara, Michele Harms, Don Dorsch, and many others whose hard work and dedication were instrumental in making this a success.”

Stéphane Jacquemond
Vice President, Marine Sales & Marketing – Europe, Middle East & Africa

“2024 has been a year defined by resilience, flexibility, solidarity, and forward-thinking innovation for SRL/Technodrive. Despite the challenges posed by the market, our cohesive team has shown remarkable strength in overcoming difficulties. We have quickly adapted our strategies to navigate shifting market conditions while effectively meeting the needs of our customers. By prioritizing solidarity, we have supported our customers and partners, delivering excellence under operational constraints. Looking ahead, we are exploring new opportunities through intercompany collaboration, which we believe will strengthen SRL/Technodrive’s position and benefit the entire Twin Disc family.”

Luca Stefani
Plant Operations Director

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With Twin Disc, customers invest in a smarter, more efficient future. The Twin Disc team is ready to meet clients and show how it can deliver a hybrid solution that meets application needs and exceeds customer expectations.

Read more about considerations for electric and hybrid system integration at Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International: January 2025 Issue (mydigitalpublication.com)

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Veth Propulsion will be attending Europort 2025.

Come visit us at stand 1100.

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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe will showcase new electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment and efficient emerging technologies to help you on your path to zero-emission shipping and net zero.

Taking place alongside the exhibition is the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference, the only international conference dedicated to the electrification and hybridization of marine vessels, along with the associated supporting infrastructure for ports, charging, fueling and energy supply.

Both Twin Disc and Veth Propulsion will be attending Electric and Hybrid.

Visit us at stand 7070

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The quality and variety of the event attracts high calibre decision makers from the commercial marine, workboat and marine civils industries.

Partnering with MIT, Veth Propulsion will be attending at stand H10.

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February 18, 2025

For sales inquiries, please contact:
Phone number: +1 (604) 572-3935
Email: sales@kobelt.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Jeff Knutson, Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary
Phone number: (262) 638-4242
Email: knutson.jeff@twindisc.com

Twin Disc, Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of Kobelt

MILWAUKEE, Wis., – Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, announced today the successful completion of its $16.5 million acquisition of Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (“Kobelt”), a British Columbia-based company specializing in brake, control and steering systems for industrial and marine end markets.

Twin Disc’s global presence will expand Kobelt’s international reach, while Kobelt will contribute complementary products that diversify and enhance Twin Disc’s portfolio in the industrial and marine sectors. Kobelt’s extensive after-sales services, combined with its in-house foundry and bronze die casting capabilities featuring precision machining, assembly and testing, ensures complete quality control.

For the year ending December 31, 2024, Kobelt delivered approximately $14 million of revenue. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Twin Disc’s U.S. GAAP earnings.

“We are excited to welcome Kobelt to the Twin Disc family of brands,” stated John H. Batten, President and CEO of Twin Disc. “Acquiring a well-established company with longstanding relationships in 60 countries and a strong reputation that complements the Twin Disc brand. This acquisition expands our product offering further, enabling growth opportunities and partnerships through our global sales and service team.

Dave Bockhold, CEO of Kobelt, stated: “Twin Disc is the right fit for Kobelt. The complementary nature of our product lines, manufacturing capabilities, and culture positions us as an integrated systems supplier for the Marine and Industrial sectors.”
Bockhold added, “Both organizations’ extensive history, knowledge, and expertise will add value and expand opportunities to our combined customer base.”

About Twin Disc, Inc.
Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty, off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets. The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. For more information, please visit www.twindisc.com.

About Kobelt
Kobelt is a Canadian-based manufacturing company with over 60 years of expertise in designing and producing high-quality products for the marine and industrial sectors. Renowned for its history of innovation, Kobelt specializes in propulsion, steering, thrusters and braking control systems. For more information, please visit www.kobelt.com.

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Join us as we partner with our distributor friends at Palmer Johnson Power Systems in booth #1009, Pavillion A&B.

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