

VDT and Richmond Gear will continue to draw upon their combined 134 year history to develop new, higher-performing products. Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of hi-performance automotive ring and pinions, transmissions and other driveline products for NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA and the automotive enthusiast. VDT is now located in Liberty, South Carolina, at Richmond Gear’s state-of-the-art facility. Applications include tournament ski boats, inboard cruisers, sport fishing boats, sailboats, trawlers, center consoles, runabouts, yachts and high performance boats. VDT products feature quiet, smooth operation and are manufactured using the highest quality industry standards.

Founded in 1948, VDT has been a Regal Beloit company since its purchase from Borg Warner in 1995. Velvet Drive Transmissions (VDT) has been a leader in the marine industry for over 50 years.
