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TEAM Industries Granted New Patent for SmartPlow™ System

Bagley, MN – December6, 2011 - TEAM Industries, today announced the issuance of US Patent No. 8,019,515, entitled, “IMPLEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ALL TERRAIN OR UTILITY VEHILCLE AND METHOD.” This patent, issued just two months after the last, raises TEAM Industries’ patent portfolio to twelve issued patents.

This newest patent and technology relates to TEAM’s SmartPlow™ System, which automatically raises and lowers the plow blade on an ATV or other utility vehicle (UTV) when shifting between forward and reverse. The patent also covers any other type of implement that can be attached to an ATV or UTV that is raised and lowered with an electric winch.

Find out more about TEAM's SmartPlow System here.

TEAM Industries Receives Its Eleventh Patent

Detroit Lakes, MN – September 1, 2011 - TEAM Industries was awarded its eleventh patent (Patent no. 7,874,399), for a “Wet Brake System, Rear Gear Assembly Including Wet Brake System and Vehicle Including Same”. The patent was jointly developed by engineers at TEAM Industries and at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America; TEAM and Yamaha are joint assignees of the patent.

Read more about TEAM's 11th Patent here.

Fallbrook Technologies, TEAM Industries, & Tomberlin® accelerate integration of NuVinci® DeltaSeries™ system in electric vehicles

– Market for products expanding; companies looking to offer lines with unmatched overall performance –

Detroit Lakes, MN & San Diego, Calif. – July 25, 2011 – Fallbrook Technologies, Inc. (Fallbrook), developer and manufacturer of NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmissions that are designed to increase battery life and performance of electric vehicles, and well-known manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), Tomberlin Group (Tomberlin), along with TEAM Industries (TEAM), a leading designer and manufacturer of drivelines, announced today the acceleration of their joint development activities.

Learn more about the TEAM, Fallbrook, Tomberlin development activities here.

TEAM Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $121,000

(Detroit Lakes, MN– July 19, 2011) The 13^th Annual TEAM Foundation Charity Golf Tournament held on July 14, 2011 at Perham Lakeside Country Club hosted over 235 golfers and raised over $121,000 for TEAM Foundation.

Find more on the TEAM Foundation Charitiy Golf Tournament here.

TEAM's Partner, Fallbrook Technologies Gears Up To Go Global

The Austin American Statesman wrote a very interesting article regarding TEAM Industries, our relationship with Fallbrook Technologies, and how we can innovate together to make a significant impact on future electric vehicle powertrains.

TEAM Industries Featured in Prairie Business Magazine

TEAM Industries is featured with a Company Spotlight in Prairie Business Magazine' March issue. Read more about TEAM Industries here.

ANVIL^™ Selected by TEAM^®Industries, Fallbrook^® Technologies in Initiative to Develop Electric Vehicle Transmission Prototypes

Announcement Means High Gear for Tomberlin’s Anvil and Other Low Speed Electric Vehicles

Learn more here about the TEAM Industries, Tomberlin Initiative.

TEAM Industries Featured in article on Edmunds.com Auto Observer

TEAM Industries along with Fallbrook Technologies were featured in an article titled Innovative Transmission Promises Improved Range, Performance for Small EVs on Edmunds.com Auto Oberserver's website. Follow this link to read more about TEAM Industries on Edmunds.com Auto Observer

TEAM Industries, Fallbrook Technologies Partner To Develop Electric Vehicle Transmission Prototypes

(Detroit Lakes, Minn. and San Diego, Calif. – January 18, 2011) –TEAM Industries along with technology development company, Fallbrook Technologies (Fallbrook) announced today their partnership to develop electric vehicle transmission prototypes.

Learn more about the TEAM Industries & Fallbrook Technologies agreement here.

TEAM Industries Receives Its Tenth Patent

Detroit Lakes, MN – January 11, 2011 - TEAM Industries was awarded its tenth patent (Patent no. 7,810,601), for an All Terrain or Utility Vehicle Having Selectable Drive Configurations and Method. This patent describes the electronics and control algorithm for TEAM’s SmartLocker™ Electronic Traction Control differential system which represents a breakthrough in traction control for light automotive, recreational, and off-road vehicles.

Feb 2010: TEAM Wins Awards at Polaris Supplier Conference.

At Polaris' annual supplier conference earlier this month, TEAM received acknowledgement and awards for both outstanding quality and cost saving ideas. Polaris has been a key customer of TEAM's for decades and we look forward to the festive and informative conference each year. During the breakout sessions, TEAM's Lean Manufacturing coordinator, Jeremy Leffelman, presented an address on TEAM's program to reduce WIP, lead time, and costs associated with key Polaris transmissions.

The US Patent and Trademark Office Has Just Issued TEAM Industries Three New Patents:

Patent no. 7,578,759, Torque Limiting Mechanism, describes inventions that limit peak torque spikes that may occur in vehicle drivetrains. TEAM's PTL (Peak Torque Limiting) devices are presently being used by several OEMs to protect the drivetrains in snowmobiles, ATVs, and other vehicles.
Patent no. 7,581,467, Transmission, controls key portions of a new 6-speed transmission that TEAM developed for large V-twin motorcycles. This transmission was developed in cooperation with S & S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin.
Patent no. 7,591,355, Disconnect, was awarded for a unique drive train disconnect for 4-wheel drive systems or transfer case design. Typically this disconnect would be placed in the transmission or front differential housing to provide automatic, on demand connection of the front wheels when the system detects wheel slippage. The disconnect can be programmed for different driving conditions or styles, can provide torque spike control, and gives soft engagement of the front wheels. When coupled with TEAM's SmartLocker differentials, the disconnect gives a complete traction control system that can seamlessly go from turf friendly open differential mode to aggressive 4-wheel drive automatically, on the fly, and on demand.

These patents and other R&D that TEAM is engaged in once again demonstrate that TEAM should be your source for transmission design, gearbox manufacturing, or other drivetrain services and manufacturing. Contact Us for assistance with your off-road vehicle drivetrain.

TEAM Industries announces their new transmissions for Polaris Sportsman ATVs & Ranger SidexSide vehicles

TEAM Industries is proud to announce the debut of their new transmissions for Polaris Sportsman ATVs and Ranger SidexSide vehicles. Customers are noticing the quiet difference of the new TEAM transmissions in the new Polaris 2010 models. At the Polaris Dealer Show in July, this difference was specifically highlighted in the introduction to the new Polaris Ranger XP 800, when it was noted that the transmission was 30% quieter than its predecessor.

Read more about TEAM's new transmission for Polaris here.

TEAM Industries introduces the Model EV30 Electric Transaxle.

Load ratings to 3000 lb GVW, torque rating 24 ft-lb continuous, ratios 8.1 to 17:1. Independent suspension or rigid axle tubes.

Learn more about the TEAM EV30 Electic Transaxle here.

TEAM Industries Corporate Metallurgy Lab (CML) is now available to the public and ready for your business.

TEAM CML is ISO certified and is in its seventh year serving the company in the 3000 sq.ft. facility in Cambridge, MN. TEAM CML has a complete laboratory of certified, state of the art equipment for metals analysis including metallurgical saws, hardness testers from 100g micro-hardness through 3000kg Brinell, microscopes, vision scope and chemical spectrometer available for aluminum and steel chemical analysis.

Read more about the TEAM Corporate Metallurgy Lab here.

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