Innovation and Excellence... The Tradition Continues

Our History

The RD Nuttall Company was founded by Mr. R.D. Nuttall in 1887 with one gear cutter, five men and a combined capital of $500.

From this modest beginning, the company grew and prospered, and over the next 42 years made numerous contributions to the gear industry. It was Nuttall that developed flexible gearing for transportation applications, forced feed lubrication for large industrial enclosed gear drives, and manufactured the first integral type gearmotor. And it was Nuttall that made one of the most significant contributions to the field of gear engineering: single helical gears.

In 1928, Westinghouse Electric Corporation purchased the business from Mr. Nuttall. Although the name changed, the original commitment to excellence did not. Nuttall was well known for its innovation and engineering, for it was our company that developed the modern form of the gearmotor which is used by gear manufacturers all over the world today.

February 1983 signified yet another step forward in Nuttall Gear’s history. At that time, we once again became a privately held corporation, continuing the tradition of leading the industry in technology – such as pioneering the use of ion-nitriding for heat treating, and the use of our MAAG SP-160, the ultimate machine available to confirm gear quality.

While there have been corporate changes over the years, some things never change, like your need for durable, dependable gears, and our commitment to excellence in both product and service.