High performance drivetrain specialist RT Quaife Engineering has purchased the Tran-X brand of transmission components from its parent company Auto Sport Engineering.

Quaife is now able to offer Tran-X's existing trade and retail customers the vast majority of the firm's current range ex-stock, including the popular Tran-X clutch plate limited slip differentials, close-ratio gearkits and Ford English / Atlas axle crownwheel and pinion sets.

Quaife has transferred production of the Tran-X range to its Sevenoaks headquarters in the UK, where manufacturing of new Tran-X stock is already underway ensuring continuity of supply.

Existing retail pricing for the Tran-X brand will be held in the short term but placed under review. Quaife also aims for a continuation of existing sales relationships with Tran-X's trade clients.

Commenting on the announcement, Quaife Director Sharon Quaife-Hobbs said: "Tran-X was launched over thirty years ago and the brand is well known amongst professional motorsport teams, club racers and car enthusiasts. The acquisition of Tran-X by Quaife allows us to seamlessly integrate the company's product range into Quaife