GT Development and Norgren’s Global Truck Group have combined forces in a new business unit called Global Vehicle Technologies (GVT), to develop products for a broad range of heavy-duty truck cab/chassis and powertrain applications.

Fleets and owner-operators have been using GT Development and Norgren products for years, but most don’t know it, said Mike Bozich, GVT president.
“Our products don’t carry our name and aren’t usually visible to truck operators,” he said. “Integral parts we design and manufacture, such as rapid dump valves that quickly exhaust air from suspension air springs or a controller for automated manual transmissions, are in all heavy-duty trucks today and are often mission-critical to their safe and efficient operation.”
GVT, the new operating division of Chicago, Ill.-based Norgren, offers fluid and motion control products to commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. GVT provides problem-solving engineering expertise and components in powertrain, chassis/cab, braking systems, fuel systems and suspension/driveline operations.
“Our new name, product mix and added engineering capability reflect our commitment to worldwide markets and our continuing emphasis on the needs of commercial vehicle manufacturers and their customers,” said Bozich. “By expanding the components and expertise of GT Development and Norgren’s Global Truck Group, we can engineer and source many of the unique and critical parts that go into commercial trucks,” he said.
Seattle-based GT Development was acquired in 2005 by United Kingdom-headquartered engineering company IMI and integrated into Norgren, its largest business unit.
GVT is projected to generate a significant share of Norgren’s revenue in 2006, estimated at $1 billion by Credit Suisse. GVT employs about 800 people worldwide, including 200 in the Seattle headquarters.
On the chassis/cab side, GVT’s broad product lineup covers custom-engineered, on-board fittings, cab controls and air management systems. Many of its components are designed to reduce air leaks and assembly time.
GVT’s powertrain systems are designed to enable truck manufacturers to meet emissions regulations and protect the environment, while maintaining peak engine performance. Components include valves, cartridges and actuators.