What Richmond Gear does

Richmond Gear, founded in 1930, designs and manufactures high-performance drivetrain components for the automotive aftermarket, with a flagship focus on ring and pinion gear sets marketed under the 80+ year-old "Double Diamond" quality seal. The company produces complete manual transmissions (the Super T-10 4-speed at 375 lb.-ft. of torque and the Super Street 5-Speed with overdrive at 600 lb.-ft.), limited-slip and locking differentials (Powertrax GRIP PRO, GRIP LS, GRIP LOK), Zytanium cross pins, universal transmission mounts and slip yokes, and a sub-brand called EXCel by Richmond that offers OEM-equivalent replacement parts at lower price points. Products are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications and are validated in extreme-horsepower racing applications at events such as the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals.

The company operates a B2B wholesale model, distributing through multiple regional warehouses across the U.S. (Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas) and a network of authorized distributors and dealers; the proprietary EZ-Link customer portal enables wholesale buyers to check real-time stock, order literature, and place orders online. Three primary customer segments are addressed: professional racing teams (NHRA, NMCA, NMRA, PDRA circuits), performance enthusiasts modifying street and weekend-race vehicles, and professional installers (transmission and differential rebuilders). Marketing and brand-building center on racing sponsorships, contingency award programs exceeding $100,000 annually, SEMA and PRI trade-show participation, and a digital presence across social channels and product-fitment tools. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set via direct sales and distributor relationships.

Richmond Gear has been a wholly-owned brand of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts since its August 2014 acquisition, joining sister brands Motive Gear, Ten Factory, Powertrax, and Lock-Right. In August 2022 the parent merged with S&S Truck Parts to form Midwest Truck and Auto Parts, LLC, with combined headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois and Crown Point, Indiana. The company is privately held, with no public ticker or disclosed revenue.

Name

Richmond Gear

Legal name

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, Inc.

Website

https://richmondgear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Richmond Gear, founded 1930, designs and manufactures high-performance automotive drivetrain components — primarily ring and pinion gear sets, manual transmissions, and traction differentials — for professional racing teams, performance enthusiasts, and professional installers, distributing via a U.S. regional-warehouse B2B wholesale network under parent Midwest Truck and Auto Parts, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Automotive Drivetrain Components

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

Keywords

• Performance ring pinion sets
• Manual transmissions aftermarket
• Differential components manufacturing
• Automotive drivetrain parts
• Racing driveline products

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: Sale of high-performance ring and pinion sets, transmissions, axles, and differential components to automotive aftermarket

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Richmond Gear manufactures and sells high-performance ring and pinion gear sets, complete manual transmissions (Super T-10, Super T-10 Plus, Super Street 5-Speed), traction differentials (Powertrax GRIP PRO/LS/LOK), and supporting drivetrain components for the automotive aftermarket. Products are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications, validated by the proprietary Double Diamond Quality Seal, and sold to professional racing teams, performance enthusiasts, and professional installers through a B2B wholesale distribution network and authorized dealers.

Product overview

Richmond Gear is a performance drivetrain company offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance automotive parts. The core product line consists of professional-quality ring and pinion sets, with the Double Diamond brand signifying the highest quality gears in the racing industry for over 80 years. The company also manufactures complete manual transmissions (Super T-10, Super T-10 Plus, and Super Street 5-Speed with overdrive) designed for vintage and modern performance vehicles. Supporting products include the EXCel by Richmond sub-brand for OEM replacement, Powertrax traction differentials (GRIP PRO, GRIP LS, GRIP LOK), Zytanium cross pins, universal transmission mounts and slip yokes, and online gear ratio calculators. The company operates under parent Midwest Truck & Auto Parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EXCel by Richmond: Richmond's EXCel branded gearing, axles and differential components offering Richmond quality at affordable prices for OEM driveline replacement parts.

Products and services

• Ring and Pinion Sets High-performance ring and pinion gear sets for automotive differentials, engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The flagship product line for over 80 years, featuring the Double Diamond seal of quality.
• Super T-10 Transmission Legendary 4-speed manual transmission, re-engineered with new case casting, CNC machined gears, and heat treatment. Rated at up to 375 lb.-ft. of torque, weighs 70 pounds dry.
• Super T-10 Plus Transmission Enhanced 4-speed manual transmission variant with optional milled steel mid-plate for increased strength and rigidity under demanding conditions.
• Super Street 5-Speed Transmission 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, rated at 600 lb.-ft. power handling capacity. Available in Super Street and Road Race versions with innovative high-strength case design and standard billet aluminum mid-plate.
• Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger Gear Sets High-performance gear sets designed specifically for Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger applications, developed to improve street performance.
• 2010 V8 Camaro Gear Sets Gear sets designed for 2010 V8 Camaro in 3.73 and 4.10 ratios with installation kit for V8 applications.
• 4.11 Ratio Gear Set for 2010/2011 Camaro 4.11 gear ratio set for 2010/2011 V8 Camaro and a 3.55 ratio gear set for 2010/2011 V6 Camaro, both with installation kits.
• Powertrax GRIP PRO Traction Differential Forged steel, fully machined limited-slip differential with black chromed finish and 6 pinion design for smoother, quieter torque transfer.
• Powertrax GRIP LS Traction Differential Limited-slip differential with black chrome finish and carbon fiber clutches, designed for street and strip applications.
• Powertrax GRIP LOK Traction Differential Full case strength, heavy-duty ratcheting locker designed for street, strip, and circle track use.
• Zytanium Cross Pins 9310 hardened cross shafts for use on Lock Rights, No-Slips, Mini Spools, or stock applications. Available in various configurations for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Dana, and Toyota differentials.
• Universal Transmission Slip Yokes SY-1310, SY-1330, and SY-1350 series slip yokes for connecting driveshafts to Richmond transmissions. Compatible with various u-joint sizes.
• Universal Transmission Mount Polyurethane mount (part number 86-0010-1) that fits both single stud and double stud GM automatic and manual transmissions.
• EXCel by Richmond Sub-brand product line offering Richmond quality gearing, axles, and differential components at affordable prices for OEM driveline replacement applications, including modern muscle cars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested and proven at major racing events including Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• S&S Truck PartsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Midwest Truck & Auto Parts (parent company of Richmond Gear) announced merger with S&S Truck Parts. Combined headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois and Crown Point, Indiana. New legal entity name: Midwest Truck and Auto Parts, LLC.
• Winters RacingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2015Richmond joined Winters Racing as associate sponsor for 2016 on their '69 Chevelle Pro Mod entry. Doug Winters and team compete at NHRA and ADRL Pro Modified national events.
• Midwest Truck & Auto PartsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2014Midwest Truck & Auto Parts acquired Richmond Gear along with Powertrax and Lock-Right product groups. This acquisition strengthened their position as worldwide leader in Racing, Hi-Performance and Off-Road aftermarkets.
• Steve Chrisman / Chrisman Driveline ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1978Steve Chrisman became a Richmond Gear distributor in 1978. His company supplies Third Members for NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car teams. Chrisman Driveline Components is located in Anaheim, CA and also operates California Gear.
• Summit RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for event presence at Hot August Nights where Richmond products are featured at Summit Racing's Big Boy Toy Store booth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MotiveGear
• Facebookfacebook.com/MotiveGear
• Instagraminstagram.com/motivegear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-gear-richmond-gear

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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