b'MEMBER NEWSTwin Disc, Inc. Acquires KobeltT winDisc,Inc.,apowertrans- while Kobelt will contribute comple- WeareexcitedtowelcomeKobelt mission technology company formentaryproductsthatdiversifyandto the Twin Disc family of brands, marineandland-basedapplications,enhance Twin Discs portfolio in thestated John H. Batten, President and recentlyannouncedthesuccessfulindustrial and marine sectors. KobeltsCEO of Twin Disc. completion of its $16.5 million acquisi- extensive after-sales services, combined tion of Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.with its in-house foundry and bronzeTwin Disc is the right fit for Kobelt, (Kobelt), a Canadian company baseddie casting capabilities featuring preci- said Dave Bockhold, CEO of Kobelt. in British Columbia that specializes insion machining, assembly and testing,Both organizations extensive histo-brake, control and steering systems forensures complete quality control.ry, knowledge, and expertise will add industrial and marine end markets.valueandexpandopportunitiesto FortheyearendingDec.31,2024,our combined customer base.TwinDiscsglobalpresencewillex- Kobeltdeliveredapproximately$14 pandKobeltsinternationalreach,million of revenue. MEMBER NEWSBRIX Marine Launches Custom-Built12.5m Naiad RHIB B RIXMarineannouncedthesures stability and speed in both calmIt includes a first-of-its-kind board-launchofitslatestcustomandchallengingwaters.Thevesselsing design. BRIX and Naiad worked vessel,a12.5-meterNaiadcustom finishes include meticulouslytogethertocreateaswimclub RHIBinJanuary.Designedandselected upholstery, canvas, vinyl, andside door in the collar system. These builtforaHawaiianoceanexperi- deckmaterialstailoredtomeettheuniquedoorshaveanaluminum enceproviders,thevesselcombinesoperatorsrequirements.Additionalstructure that hinges on the bottom, performance, reliability, and tailoredenhancements, such as black rub rails,droppingtoextendthesidedecks features to excel in Hawaiis diverseweb gates, updated hatches, and a cus- outboard. A telescoping swim ladder marine environments. tom collar color, add both functional- deploys off the boarding doors very ity and visual appeal. closetothewaterline.BRIXhas PoweredbyTripleYamahaF300used the swim club function on pre-outboardengines,thevesseldeliversThevesselisdesignedtohandleavious vessels, and this is the first time efficientpropulsionanddependablewide range of activities, from coastalithasbeensuccessfullydeployed performance.ItfeaturesNaiadsre- navigationtooperationsindiverseon a RHIB.nowned RHIB hull design, which en- marine conditions. 61 MARCH 2025'