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Welcome to Gleason
Welcome The Gleason Works lobby in Rochester in 1955.
The lobby of The Gleason Works was story. During a structured tour,
historically utilized as a reception area employees and customers have the
for Gleason’s Rochester facility. The opportunity to trace the company’s
adjacent offices served the president, history from its inception to the
vice president, and treasurer. Once present day. The lobby provides the
the offices were relocated, the lobby opportunity to learn more about the
functioned solely as a reception founding of our enterprise and its
area for guests and visitors, with the visionary founder. Discover how the
adjoining ancillary rooms employed Kidd Iron Works evolved into Gleason
as meeting spaces. Over time, a Corporation, a global leader in its field.
different main entrance was selected. You will be acquainted with some
Nevertheless, the lobby has continued of the numerous innovations that
to host various events through the Gleason has introduced, as well as
years. For instance, during the open the significant personalities who have
house celebrating Gleason’s 150th shaped the company to this day. Allow
anniversary, a significant number of yourself to be captivated with insight The Gleason Works lobby
in Rochester in 1965.
visitors flocked to tour the facility. into both tragic and momentous
The lobby showcased various parts occasions throughout Gleason’s
of Gleason’s history and was used as history. Gain an understanding of
a gathering place for those visiting. the achievements realized through other domains. Furthermore, you will
the production of gears on Gleason receive a glimpse into how Gleason
Today, this room is dedicated to the machines, which have propelled continues to set new standards as a
presentation of Gleason’s success significant advancements in various pioneer in gear technology.
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