JTEKT Torsen North America carries a Rochester, New York, lineage that began with Vernon Gleasman’s differential design and The Gleason Works’ gear-making expertise. Since 1984, the JTEKT subsidiary has made Torsen helical-gear differentials for automakers, with a presence in original-equipment programs and the North American aftermarket. Its history includes an early contract for the AM General HMMWV and later adoption in Audi Quattro vehicles.
Torq-Masters Industries, IncFrom its Rochester, New York facility, Torq-Masters Industries manufactures automatic locking differentials and chromoly axle components for 4x4 and powersports vehicles. The small business combines an advisory and engineering group with more than 60 years of locker experience, multiple patented contributors, and an ISO 9001-certified CNC machining operation using U.S.-made materials. Its products are built for demanding off-road use, from rock crawling to sand dunes and mud drags.AVON, NY
Gleason CorporationKnown for its Rochester, New York roots, Gleason Corporation serves gear manufacturers with production technology and support. Its Total Gear Solutions approach connects design, manufacturing and measurement through digital twins and a Smart Loop ecosystem, while its service teams maintain and modernize Gleason equipment for customers around the world.ROCHESTER, NY
Rockland Standard Gear, IncRockland Standard Gear builds and remanufactures manual transmissions, transfer cases, and related powertrain components, with its Tranzilla Magnum conversions at the heart of its performance work. The company says it has a 30-year track record and builds more than 100 units each week, while its specialty work includes remanufacturing the Corvette ZF S6-40 for ZF and GM—the only North American source for those parts. RSG also backs its products with customer technical support and a stated inventory exceeding $1 million.SLOATSBURG, NY
RR USA IncSince 1985, RR USA Inc. has supplied North American customers with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components, including gearboxes and complete packaged assemblies for industrial applications. A fully owned subsidiary of Italy’s Reggiana Riduttori, the company combines Italian-designed gear products made in Italy with U.S. assembly, stocking, engineering and repair support from its North American locations. Its in-house engineers work with customers and factory designers to adapt transmission solutions to demanding applications, including mining.BOOTHWYN, PA