February 28, 2025, marks a historic milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160th anniversary. Established in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has grown from a small workshop into a global leader in gear technology, offering design software, advanced manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling, aftermarket services, and training programs.
“Celebrating 160 years is about honoring our past while shaping the future,” says John J. Perrotti, CEO. Join us in commemorating this journey and exploring the future of gear technology!
Gleason’s legacy of innovation began in 1874 with the invention of the first bevel gear planer, revolutionizing the gear manufacturing industry. Over the decades, its technologies have played a key role in landmark projects, from the Panama Canal (1903) to the Apollo space missions. The company pioneered the Spiral Bevel Gear (1913), hypoid gear, Curvic® Couplings, and advanced solutions like the Phoenix® and Genesis® Machine Series.
Strategic acquisitions, including Hurth, Pfauter, and KISSsoft AG, have expanded Gleason’s expertise across design, manufacturing, and metrology, forming a comprehensive Gear Technology Ecosystem. With manufacturing and service facilities in China, India, Germany, and beyond, Gleason continues to push boundaries in precision engineering.