Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, has appointed Steve Lind as Vice President Sales, Eastern U.S. In this role, Lind will lead the sales region’s commercial strategy and execution, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and accelerate customer value across key manufacturing segments, including aerospace, automotive, medical and general engineering.
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia.
Gleason Corporation’s Prof. Dr. Hermann J. Stadtfeld, Vice President of Bevel Gear Technology and R&D, has been awarded a new patent for his latest invention, “Psychoacoustic Tooth Flank Form Modification”—also known by its working name MicroForm. The innovation marks his 70th patented invention, continuing a career dedicated to advancing the science and manufacture of bevel gears. Gear Technology caught up with Dr. Stadtfeld to field a few questions about this latest milestone.
Forest City Gear has announced the retirement of Ingrid West, purchasing and expediting coordinator, after 14 years of dedicated service.
Seco/Warwick USA has announced that Tom Hart has been promoted to director of sales for North America.
Gleason Corporation today announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, MI. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology, including single-flank gear testing equipment and is a supplier of high-precision gears and components to many of the world's leading aerospace and defense companies.
Forest City Gear has announced the promotion of two team members: Mike Miller to Program & Project Manager, and Mark Javurek to Manufacturing Operations Manager of Plant 2.
Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced the hiring of Scott Lukomski as sales director for cutting tools. Lukomski will report to Star SU president, Andreas Blind.
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) honored seven members at the 2025 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas last week. One member received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Also awarded were the Chair and Distinguished Service awards. Three outgoing AGMA Board members received Directors Awards.
RENK Group AG, a leading supplier of military and civilian propulsion solutions, has successfully completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. (“CGS Inc.”), a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision gears and power transmission technologies. Effective immediately, CGS Inc. will operate under the name RENK America Marine & Industry LLC.
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Expertise, vision, information management, success, ethical conduct, human competence, and diversity: Ayla Busch had convinced the jury in all these categories and therefore received the German Leadership Award 2022.
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