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Global Expansion
1904–1913
Move to University Avenue An International Presence Major Advancements in Gearing
Continued expansion leads to the The Gleason Works establishes an In 1913, James E. Gleason and Arthur
acquisition of the University Avenue international distributor network in Stewart design the Spiral Bevel Gear.
site in 1904 and the opening of the Europe starting in the 1890s. At the The design increases the length of
new foundry in 1905. Employees 1905 World’s Fair in Liege, Belgium, the gear tooth, resulting in smoother
gather to celebrate when the entire Gleason displayes the 15 Inch running gears, primarily used for
relocation is completed in 1911. Straight Bevel Gear Generator. vehicle axles.
Gleason foundry and
machine shop in 1908.
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