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Going Global
1990–1994
Times of Great Innovation
In the early 90’s, a whole series of This push for innovation is
new Phoenix models are introduced accompanied by major investments
to the market, including 400G/450G, in new equipment and facility
200G, 800G, 125GH, 175HC, TAG modernization.
400, 450HC and 500HC/1000HC. Building Strength in Japan
In 1994, Gleason acquires an owner-
ship interest in OGA Corporation
which becomes a fully owned
subsidiary of Gleason Corporation
in 1999. Today’s Gleason Asia
Corporation is a key resource in sales
and service in the South East Asian
markets.
Power Cutting and UMC
Power Cutting , a high-speed dry
®
cutting process, is developed during
this period. Many Phoenix machines
are sold with the Power Cutting option
equipped.
The Universal Motion Concept
(UMC ) is developed in 1995. It
™
makes it possible to grind much
quieter gears with higher power
density. Gleason receives an
Automotive PACE Award for both
technologies (Power Cutting and
UMC) in the summer of 2000.
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