Kotouč Gearboxes reached new heights, setting benchmarks across sales, marketing, and international markets. Sales Director Neal Mendham together with Marketing Manager Jirka Kotouč shared their insights on the key drivers behind this impressive growth.
Kotouč Gearboxes setting new records in 2025!
The year 2025 has marked a breakthrough for Kotouč Gearboxes. The company has achieved record results in sales, marketing, and international expansion.
Sales Director Neal Mendham explained, “This has been a record‑breaking year across the board. Our sales have reached their highest levels ever, and the demand for our gearboxes seems to be growing still for the remainder of the year, so I expect to see the previous sales record blown out of the water. Since last year, driving the sales boom is key demand from our VW customers. We have the only gearbox on the market able to withstand high torque and HP and this is extremely popular amongst the drag racing community. This year, we have continually expanded our push in the italian market making specialist gearboxes for the Lancia Delta Inegrale, Uno and now the Fiat Abarth 500 and we are seeing ever improving demand."
The expansion, however, is not just about numbers. The way Kotouč Gearboxes communicates has improved drastically.
“In the past, there were fewer means of communication. These days, its a 24hr business with non stop enquiries from all around the world. Today they reach out through multiple channels : WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, email, and all of them are showing a sharp increase. The amount of communication we’re processing right now is the highest we’ve ever seen,” adds Mendham.
Marketing has played a major role in this growth. Marketing Manager Jirka Kotouč points out: “Over the past two months, our posts have received more than 200,000 views and our overall reach has grown by 366%. These results clearly show that our brand is more visible than ever. And most importantly, that visibility directly translates into customer trust and, ultimately, new inquiries.”
The strategy behind these results is built on consistent content and a fresh approach to social media. Short-form videos, behind-the-scenes looks at production, and authentic customer stories are among the formats that resonate most. “People want to see what’s happening inside the company, and that’s the type of content that works best,” says Kotouč.
Another milestone for the company is its international expansion , today Kotouč Gearboxes operates in over 108 countries worldwide. “Each new market confirms that our products can stand up against international competition. This global presence is a key indicator of our stability and long-term potential,” explains Jirka Kotouč. Mendham adds: “Customers are looking for reliable partners. The fact that companies from dozens of countries choose us proves that our strategy is working.”
Italy has emerged as one of the strongest markets in Europe for racing gearboxes, and Kotouč Gearboxes is thriving there. “We are seeing growth in order volumes in Italy, USA, Brazil, China. For customers, quality and reliability are critical, and that’s exactly where our products excel. We view this market as strategically important and believe its future potential is even greater,” says Mendham.
More sales, more enquiries, wider reach, and stronger global presence. 2025 has clearly shown that Kotouč Gearboxes is pushing forward with no sign of slowing down. Record sales, sharp growth in demand, a massive boost in marketing reach, and expansion into more than a hundred countries have laid the foundation for the next stage.
If this trend continues, this year may prove to be not the peak, but rather the starting line for even more ambitious growth ahead.