BorgWarner is an American company formed in 1928 by the merger of Borg & Beck and Warner Gear, making it a leading supplier of powertrains and systems. In 1993, Borg-Warner Automotive Inc. was spun off from the Borg-Warner Security Corporation and became an independent company, and the KKK and Schwitzer brands were merged. Among BorgWarner’s main products are turbochargers, of which the company has developed a wide range for various applications in cars, trucks, and even industrial and marine applications. Another key market for its products is the aftermarket for cars, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles. It is an original equipment manufacturer for almost all major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Its portfolio includes turbochargers for diesel and petrol engines with various technologies such as wastegate, variable geometry (VGT) and multi-stage turbochargers. VGT turbochargers ensure precise adaptation to the relevant engine operating points and enable almost instantaneous acceleration and optimum performance.