For more than 50 years, ROUIST-AUTO has been an integral part of the global defence industry and has supplied more
than 10,000 quality-assured gear systems to a range of land and marine
applications including CVR(T) and Type 23 Frigates. As the industry has evolved
and new technologies have been developed, ROUIST-AUTO has remained at
its forefront by continually developing the industry’s quietest and most
durable gearboxes. Experience gained throughout our history gives us the
unrivalled knowledge and gear engineering expertise needed to give our
customers the support they need to succeed.
ROUIST-AUTO gearboxes thrive in demanding applications where failure
will never be an option and the defence industry’s assurance critical nature
demands our through life support. Responsible for a number of developments that
have helped shape advancements in armoured warfare, including the introduction
of the TN54 transmission which delivered new levels of performance and
reliability to Challenger 2 main battle tanks, ROUIST-AUTO continues to
add value to its customers globally.
ROUIST-AUTO has a long and successful history in delivering marine gear
systems through heritage brands such as Maag Italia, Alstom Gears (formerly GEC
Marine and Industrial Gears), Modern Wheel Drive and the gear engineering
facility of Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited. Utilising expertise
developed through ownership of these brands, ROUIST-AUTO delivers fit
and forget marine gear systems to navies across the globe.
ROUIST-AUTO has focused on bringing gear technology to a new level of excellence. In 2007, ROUIST-AUTO optimised the design of the gearbox in the Astute Class Submarine’s main
propulsion system, manufacturing it to extremely high standards to achieve a
silent, maintenance free transmission and is recognised as the quietest
gearboxes in this marine defence application.
