# GENERAL TRANSMISSIONS: Mechanical or industrial engineering, Les Herbiers, France

> GENERAL TRANSMISSIONS: General Transmissions (GT) is a family-owned company founded in 1991, specializing in the design and manufacture of transmissions and...

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# GENERAL TRANSMISSIONS

General Transmissions (GT) is a family-owned company founded in 1991, specializing in the design and manufacture of transmissions and drive systems for the outdoor power equipment industry.

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Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Mechanical or industrial engineering Les Herbiers, France

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 1991 35 years old
- **Team:** 160 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 9.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Oct 2019

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## About GENERAL TRANSMISSIONS

General Transmissions (GT) is a family-owned company founded in 1991, specializing in the design and manufacture of transmissions and drive systems for the outdoor power equipment industry.

Headquartered in Les Herbiers, France, GT is recognized as the world's largest manufacturer in its field, with over 40 million transmissions sold globally. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China to efficiently serve North American and Asian markets. GT offers a range of products, including single-speed and variable-speed transmissions, walk-behind mower transmissions, and integrated motor and control systems for both gas and electric machines. Their innovations include electric drive systems for ride-on tractors and Zero-Turn Radius mowers, as well as snow differentials for snow blowers. The proprietary GT One system integrates all electrical power, drive, and control functions, catering to the growing battery-powered market. GT serves OEMs in the lawn care and snow equipment sectors, providing design solutions and support to enhance profitability.

## What company datasets say GENERAL TRANSMISSIONS raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **9.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **10.4M**

Last round date **Oct 2019**

Investors listed **1**

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Mechanical or industrial engineering
- **Industry code:** NAICS 333248, SIC 3559
- **Region:** Pays de la Loire
- **Revenue:** 11.9M a year, as listed
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