Prior to 1965

All DAF passenger cars are equipped with the Variomatic since the introduction in February 1958. The Variomatic is the predecessor of the current Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

1965 – 1971

In 1965 after his retirement Hub van Doorne started to work on its ideas concerning the next generation of his innovative automatic transmission. The first patent for the Deurnomatic was filed in 1970.

1972 – 1975

For the further development and first series production of the new generation Van Doorne’s Transmissie B.V. is founded in Tilburg. In 1975 production is started. The transmission is now called Transmatic, which changes to Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) later on.

1985 – 1987

In 1985 the mass production of the metal pushbelt is started. The first CVTs are being introduced by customers like Subaru, Fiat and Ford.

1987 – 1991

The pushbelt is further developed for higher torques up to 250 Nm. Also the efficiency of the CVT is improved by applying an electronic control.

1991 – 1995

The product portfolio is extended. Besides belts, pulleys and pumps are being offered. Further a F1-project is started together with Renault / Williams. In 1994 first test were conducted with the Williams / VDT formula 1 car and definitely proofed that the CVT was suitable for higher torques.

1995

Complete takeover by Robert Bosch GmbH. Production start of the second generation pushbelts.

1997 – 2002

Development of a 30 mm belt for application in the higher torque segment. The production of the 30/12 belt, suitable for a torque up to 350 Nm, starts in 2002.

2002 – 2003

CVTEC is founded, a joint-venture between Aisin AW and Robert Bosch.

2006

Van Doorne’s Transmissie is integrated as business unit into the Gasoline Systems division, one of the divisions within Bosch’s automotive sector.

2007

Bosch sells its interest in CVTEC to Toyota and Aisin AW. In Tilburg the 10 millionth pushbelt is being produced.

2008

In order to meet future demand a second production location is established in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The annual production in Tilburg exceeds 2.2 million units.

2009

The company’s name is changed to Bosch Transmission Technology B.V.