Who We Are
- Founded in 1997
- Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN USA
- 48,000 sq. ft. facility
Driven by Precision. Trusted for Performance.
First Gear was founded on the high-stakes demands of IndyCar gear manufacturing. Where precision, quality, and speed aren’t just expected, they’re required. Nearly 30 years later, those same standards define everything we do.
We are a trusted partner to global leaders across defense, aerospace, space exploration, medical, industrial, food processing, racing, and beyond. Whether producing complete parts or machining customer supplied blanks, we deliver the highest quality gears and splines with unmatched consistency.
At the core of our success is the First Gear Difference:
• Highest quality gears
• On-time delivery
• Easy company to do business with
We don’t just make gears—we build partnerships that last.