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About TWIN DISC INC

Twin Disc, Inc. is a U.S.-listed industrial company traded on the NASDAQ in the United States. Founded in 1918 in Wisconsin, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has built a long-standing reputation in power transmission technology for marine and heavy-duty off-highway applications. Its business model is anchored in highly engineered products, a global distribution footprint, and a service-oriented approach that supports installed equipment over long operating cycles. Twin Disc’s activities are split between marine and land-based applications. In marine, the company designs and manufactures marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers, propulsion control systems, marine control drives, pump drives, sail drives, and boat management systems. These products serve pleasure craft, commercial vessels, fast commercial craft, and military or patrol craft, where reliability, maneuverability, and system integration are critical. On land, Twin Disc supplies power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches, control systems, and braking systems for energy, natural resources, industrial, and government-related end markets. The company’s portfolio is broad enough to address multiple niches, but it remains centered on drivetrain and propulsion technology rather than general industrial manufacturing. From a competitive standpoint, Twin Disc is a specialized player rather than a large-scale commodity supplier. Its differentiation lies in application engineering, integrated system solutions, and aftermarket support. The company sells through a direct sales force and a distributor network, which helps it maintain relationships with shipbuilders, equipment manufacturers, and operators across regions. Its manufacturing presence spans the United States, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, while distribution locations extend into Singapore, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. This global footprint is important because demand is tied to international maritime, industrial, and defense end markets. Recent corporate developments have been important for the investment case. In February 2025, Twin Disc completed the acquisition of Kobelt Manufacturing, a British Columbia-based company specializing in controls, propulsion, steering, and braking systems for marine and industrial markets. In May 2024, it completed the acquisition of Katsa Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of custom power transmission components and gearboxes. These acquisitions broadened Twin Disc’s product offering, expanded its geographic reach, and improved its exposure to Europe and North America. Recent earnings releases have also highlighted solid backlog, improving activity in defense, and continued progress in hybrid and electric marine solutions. For investors, Twin Disc remains a niche global industrial platform with cyclical exposure, but also with strategic positioning in specialized propulsion and transmission markets.