Tag: Superwinch

  • Superwinch expands with new Winch Research and Design Center in Portland, Oregon

    Superwinch, a leader in manufacturing world-class winches for industrial and consumer applications, announced the opening of a new research and design facility in Portland, Oregon. The new Winch Research and Design Center is led by Brent Nasset, Superwinch head of engineering.

    The new facility will house additional design and manufacturing engineers that will work with our existing teams in Tavistock, UK and Dayville, CT. The site will focus on creating market-leading new products.

    “Portland has a wealth of talented engineers with the specific skills and experience we need to hit the ground running,” says David Burns, Superwinch President and CEO. “Superwinch is combining a world-class development center with a world-class engineering team. The new R&D center will play an instrumental role in our continued success.”

    About Superwinch

    Superwinch’s 45 years of experience is unmatched in engineering, designing, building and testing winches for recreation, recovery, industrial, utility and military pursuits. Superwinch’s global manufacturing facilities have grown to manufacture a broad range of winches; from electric to hydraulic, worm gear to planetary gear, and lead the marketing in advanced winching control.

    Superwinch 1,000 to 50,000 pound capacity winches can be found in diverse industries and applications across the globe sharing Superwinch’s trademark first class design, quality, value and solid construction for safe, simple and reliable operation. Learn more at www.superwinch.com.

  • SEMA 2013: Superwinch ROAM – Control Your Winch with Your Smartphone

    SEMA 2013: Superwinch ROAM – Control Your Winch with Your Smartphone

    superwinch roam

    When it comes to winches, we’ve seen a lot of advancements in the past few years, but for the most part how you control that winch has remained the same. Sure, we’ve seen wireless winch remotes brought into the marketplace, but other than chopping a cord, there were few advantages. With their new ROAM unit, Superwinch believes they have something revolutionary in the marketplace—and they just might.  (more…)

  • SEMA 2013: A Really Rad Willys

    SEMA 2013: A Really Rad Willys

    Rad Jeep Willys

    Every once and a while you come by a vehicle that almost perfectly blends classic heritage, capability, and a little bit of new-school engineering. This year at SEMA we stumbled upon one of those vehicles, an early Willys Jeep, which has had its fair share of modifications and upgrades. Powered by an upgraded V6 VORTEC engine and riding on 35″ Nitto Mud Tires, the Willys is something we’d love to see in the Rock Crawler garage. Check it out below.  (more…)

  • Superwinch Adds Support for Hurricane Victims

    November 5, 2012 Dayville, CT- As the East Coast of the United States begins to rebuild after the devastating Hurricane Sandy, Superwinch is making a commitment to be part of the clean up and rebuild effort. The company is donating 10% of proceeds generated from the “East Coast Relief Effort” discount to the Red Cross. Would-be winchers can get 40% off at the company’s website, www.superwinch.com, using code: RCSANDY12. (more…)