Founded in 1971 as Lindsay Machine Co., Thompson Gear and Machine is a general machine shop with a dedicated gear-manufacturing facility. The Delmont company has grown from a 500-square-foot garage to more than 6,000 square feet with over 40 machine tools, producing gearing such as splines and bevel gears.
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Federal Gear and MachineSince its founding in 1914, Federal Gear and Machine has been part of Cleveland’s gear-making history, beginning as one of Ohio’s original gear manufacturing firms. The Eastlake company now works from a 22,000-square-foot facility, serving customers across North America with custom gears and precision-machined parts. Its membership in the American Gear Manufacturers Association dates to 1927.EASTLAKE, OH
Tek Gear and MachineFounded 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.CANTON, OH
B & B Gear and Machine Co., IncFamily-owned and operated since 1979, B & B Gear and Machine Co., Inc. makes custom gears, splines, and machined parts for production runs ranging from small batches to large orders. Its New Lebanon shop combines more than 50 years of combined gear and machining experience with automated equipment and reverse-engineering know-how for parts that may no longer be available. The company is ITAR certified and ISO-9000 compliant.NEW LEBANON, OH
Rochester Gear, IncSince 1925, Rochester Gear has grown from a small Rochester machine shop into a made-to-order manufacturer of small and medium-sized precision gears for customers worldwide. Its 1994 acquisition of Rochester Bevel Gear expanded the company’s capabilities, while in-house inspection and design support help it handle projects ranging from prototypes to production work. Rochester Gear operates under an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system and supports the next generation of machinists through its long-running partnership with RIT.ROCHESTER, NY