HERITAGE BRANDS AND GEARS

More than a name. A legacy of engineering expertise.

For more than 165 years, David Brown Santasalo has operated under, acquired and supported many respected engineering gearbox brands serving industries worldwide. 

Today, customers operating these legacy brands continue to benefit from the engineering knowledge, aftermarket expertise and global support network of David Brown Santasalo.

FIND YOUR GEARBOX BRAND

Your gearbox may already be part of our story. 

Many customers continue to operate gearboxes originally supplied under our rich heritage of over 30 brands such as Moventas, Santasalo, Metso Drives, Wärtsilä, Valmet, and so many more*.

While the name on the gearbox may be different, the engineering expertise behind it remains available through David Brown Santasalo. Discover our heritage brands below:

*Some heritage brands referenced may no longer be owned by or affiliated with David Brown Santasalo. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

REMOTE MONITORING

Always watching to safeguard your gear system.

Gearwatch condition monitoring from David Brown Santasalo monitors the health of your gearbox in real time and alerts you to any deviations from the specified condition as soon as they occur. These deviations can be analysed and evaluated to ensure maximised system availability, and with access to your own, bespoke portal, you are in control 24/7!

Enhance the longevity of your gear system

HERITAGE

Celebrating 165 years of David Brown Santasalo

David Brown Santasalo is proud to mark 165 years of world-class engineering, manufacturing and service, tracing our roots back to 1860 when David Brown in the UK commenced cast gear manufacturing!  In 2016, David Brown joined forces with Santasalo to become one of the world’s leading mechanical power transmission brands: David Brown Santasalo. Today we are a global operation with locations spanning six continents.  

Find out more about our story

HERITAGE BRANDS

Supporting the gearbox brands that shaped our story

Over our long engineering history, David Brown Santasalo has operated under, acquired and supported many well-known gearbox brands, including Moventas, Metso Drives, Valmet and Wärtsilä*.

If your installed base includes a DBS heritage brand gearbox, our teams can help with inspection, repair, upgrade, replacement and lifecycle support.

*Some heritage brands referenced may no longer be owned by or affiliated with David Brown Santasalo. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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HERITAGE BRANDS

Supporting the gearbox brands that shaped our story

Over our long engineering history, David Brown Santasalo has operated under, acquired and supported many well-known gearbox brands, including Moventas, Metso Drives, Valmet, Wärtsilä and many more*.

The brands that are part of our story are still important today. If your installed base includes a DBS heritage brand gearbox, our teams can help with inspection, repair, upgrade, replacement and lifecycle support.

*Some heritage brands referenced may no longer be owned by or affiliated with David Brown Santasalo. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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HERITAGE BRANDS

Proudly preserving trusted gearbox brands

Some of the industry's most respected gearbox brands are now part of David Brown Santasalo. Their identities remain an important part of our history, helping us continue to support the equipment and customers that rely on them every day.

The Weco name remains an important part of that heritage. Backed by the expertise, resources and engineering capabilities of David Brown Santasalo, we continue to support Weco gearboxes throughout their operational life. Contact our team today to discuss your next gearbox repair project.

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REMOTE MONITORING

Always watching to safeguard your gear system.

Gearwatch condition monitoring from David Brown Santasalo monitors the health of your gearbox in real time and alerts you to any deviations from the specified condition as soon as they occur. These deviations can be analysed and evaluated to ensure maximised system availability, and with access to your own, bespoke portal, you are in control 24/7!

Enhance the longevity of your gear system

OUR SERVICES

Your gearbox brand may have changed. Our expertise hasn't.

Today, we continue to support these heritage brands with a wide range of service, repairs, upgrades, spare parts and replacement solutions designed to maximise reliability and extend asset life.

 

 

Whatever the name your gear system carries, David Brown Santasalo are well equipped to provide expert gearbox support that will keep your processes operating at 100%.

Your gearbox brand may have changed. Our expertise hasn't.

- In situ inspection

- Gearbox service and repair

- Preventative maintenance

- Gearbox upgrade and parts

- Spare parts and units

- Strategic spares management

- Field Service

- Gearbox replacement

- Gearbox installation

CAN'T FIND YOUR GEARBOX BRAND?

Your gearbox doesn't need to be a part of our heritage to benefit from our expertise. If you have a gearbox from another manufacturer, for example Flender, Brevini or SEW Eurodrive, we can support you*. Find out more by clicking the button below. 

*David Brown Santasalo is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of the third-party brands referenced.

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Talk to us about your requirements.

Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you with your next gearbox service, repair or overhaul. 

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David Brown Santasalo Heritage Brands Flyer
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