Gleason offers 'Total Gear Solutions' ranging from gear and transmission design software to the development and production of gear manufacturing machines, related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. The company has manufacturing plants in the US, Germany, Switzerland, China, Japan, and India as well as sales and service offices in all major industrial hubs globally.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Gleason is a well-established, privately-held industrial equipment manufacturer with over 160 years of history and global operations. The company maintains strong market position in specialized gear manufacturing and automation, with diversified customer base across automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. Data availability is limited due to private status, but operational footprint and revenue are substantial.
Top Insights
Founded in 1865, Gleason pioneered bevel gear technology and remains the global leader in gear manufacturing equipment
As of 2026, annual revenue reached $597.5 million with approximately 1,037 employees across global operations
Company operates across integrated value chain: design software, manufacturing machinery, metrology systems, and automation solutions
Diversified customer base spans automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicles, agricultural, mining, energy, and power tool industries
Named Competitors
Klingelnberg Gear Technology — Gear manufacturing and finishing machinery
Höfler Gear Machinery — Bevel and cylindrical gear cutting equipment
Liebherr Gear Technology — Industrial machinery and gear equipment manufacturing
Recent Developments
(2014) Acquired Distech Systems, now Gleason Automation Systems in Rochester
(2026) Maintained annual revenue of $597.5 million reflecting stable market position
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