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Integrated Solutions for Success
What does it take to satisfy the custom precision gearing needs of some
of the world's largest OEMs? Columbia Gear answers that question with
fully integrated services, cutting-edge production, superior information
technology, and large-scale production capacity. 
Equally important is our commitment to innovation in everything we do — seeking out new answers and continually adapting to today's customer challenges. We accomplish this by continually analyzing manufacturing processes... building upon proven design solutions... streamlining production and assembly schedules — always taking ground gearing quality to higher levels.
Customer Driven
Whatever it takes. That's the philosophy on which Columbia Gear's success is built, and on which we continue to thrive. It's evidenced in such significant responses as plant expansions, ongoing major capital expenditures, and production reorganization in response to specific new projects and clients.
You'll see Columbia Gear's commitment to solutions on a human level as well. Our team response includes representatives from design through production on every project, enhancing overall efficiency and communication. Responding to customer needs with this "no barriers" approach is yet another reason behind Columbia Gear's continued status as an industry leader.
Single Source Reliability and Expertise
From preliminary design development through final assembly, Columbia
Gear's fully integrated manufacturing capabilities enhance overall project
quality and reliability. We've covered it all — everything from automated
machining and precision gear grinding (as high as AGMA Level 15) to
component sourcing, assembly, testing and inspection. Our goal
is to provide complete support in a total solutions package, and ultimately,
to deliver overall project efficiency and value.
Design to Delivery — Integrated Solutions for Gearing Success
At Columbia Gear, integrated solutions mean nothing is overlooked. More than a mere slogan, this philosophy is the foundation of our value-added services — the guide by which our people work together to ensure project success and your satisfaction.
Over the course of a typical project,
Columbia Gear's team of custom gearing specialists will:
• Identify solutions to enhance component life and reduce production
costs
• Coordinate the purchase of components and raw materials
• Develop and maintain a custom quality control program
• Implement quality control processes
• Assemble and test finished parts and oversee shipment
Columbia Gear's Production Facilities in Avon, Minnesota
Our two state-of-the-art plants encompass more than 235,000 square feet and are conveniently located in Central Minnesota, adjacent to Interstate 94.
