Founded in Canton in 1990 by Tom, Emil, and Kevin—the three initials behind TEK—Tek Gear and Machine makes machined components, with gear hobbing as a long-standing specialty. The company moved from a business incubator to its current location in 1993 and now combines manual and CNC equipment to take on both one-off parts and production runs. Its owners bring decades of machining experience, including deep expertise in gear manufacturing.