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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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