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Forest City Gear manufactures world-class precision gears for aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, robotics, and other demanding applications.
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Forest City Gear is a precision gear manufacturer founded in 1955 and based in Roscoe, Illinois. The company produces custom fine- and medium-pitch gears for one-off projects and high-volume production, serving applications where performance and reliability are essential. Its customers span aerospace, outer space, transportation, medical and dental, off-highway, defense, recreational, food and packaging, and robotics industries.
Forest City Gear’s capabilities include CNC gear hobbing and carbide re-hobbing, gear shaping and grinding, thread grinding, CNC machining, gear inspection, and engineering services. Its inspection processes measure pitch, runout, lead, and profile error to extremely fine tolerances. The company also offers cut-teeth services and works to improve product quality or reduce manufacturing costs.
Forest City Gear says its reputation rests on skilled employees, strong training, and investment in advanced machinery, alongside a commitment to quality, innovation, and service. Its certifications include ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485, and it is ITAR certified. The company emphasizes responsive communication, dependable scheduling, and collaborative customer support
Company type
Privately Held
Year founded
1955
Company size
51-200 employees
