Wenzel America proudly announces their new partnership with Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., an international leader in the manufacture of gear cutting machinery and the supply of technically advanced products and services. Liebherr will exclusively represent the Wenzel GearTec product line in the United States and Canada. Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc. is based in Saline, Mich. and manufactures, sells, and supports a wide range of gear hobbing, shaping, and grinding machines. The Saline, Mich. facility is also home to Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., a global leader in the integration of highly reliable automation for advanced manufacturing systems. The Wenzel GearTec product line includes a range of granite air-bearing horizontal gear testing machines, named WGT, and can also offer 4-axis gear measuring technology on any Wenzel CMM frame to give customers gear and traditional CMM measurement on the same platform.
Andy Woodward, president of Wenzel America, sums up the new relationship: “We are very excited at the prospect of working with Liebherr. Their knowledge of the gear manufacturing customer base in North America is second to none and we are certain that they will be able to introduce our gear testing product line to many more prospective customers in our market. Also, joining forces will produce an unrivalled customer support team going forward. This agreement represents the first of many between the two companies around the world.”
Peter Wiedemann, president of Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., added, “We have a history of providing our customers with turnkey solutions in gear production and inspection. The Wenzel GearTec product line enables us to continue to offer our customers the best products and services available.” Wenzel Group has been manufacturing metrology equipment for over 45 years and is celebrating their 10th anniversary of supplying gear testing systems to some of the world’s most prestigious gear manufacturers, including some very large machines to Liebherr. Wenzel remains a family-owned company and prides itself on its long-term relationships with its customers. For more information, visit www.wenzelamerica.com.
