Magna International Inc. has completed its acquisition of the GETRAG Group of Companies, one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of automotive transmissions.

GETRAG’s product line complements Magna Powertrain’s expertise in engineering and manufacturing and provides new opportunities for growth. In particular, GETRAG is a leader in the market for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs), a segment which is expected to experience high growth globally over the next decade.

“Expanding our business to provide complete powertrain solutions has been a strategic priority for us,” said Jake Hirsch, Magna Powertrain president. “We believe that GETRAG is an excellent fit in terms of product, technology, footprint, customers and people and look forward to working together to continue building on their history of innovation.”

GETRAG brings an 80-year history in transmissions and technology leadership, offering a range of transmission systems including manual, automated-manual, dual-clutch, hybrid and other advanced systems. Beyond enhancing Magna’s powertrain systems capabilities, the combined product portfolio will enhance vertical integration opportunities, Magna says.

“We welcome GETRAG and its approximately 14,000 dedicated employees to the Magna family of companies,” said Magna CEO Don Walker. “With the completion of this acquisition, we continue to demonstrate our focus on a refined portfolio of strategic automotive product lines.”

“Under Magna’s ownership, GETRAG is well-positioned to become even stronger,” said GETRAG CEO Mihir Kotecha. “I expect that the combined businesses will be even better-positioned to realize opportunities being created in the powertrain segment by the need for improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.”