Franklin Machine & Gear

What Franklin Machine & Gear does

Franklin Machine & Gear Corporation (FMG) is a family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Humble, Texas, just outside Houston. The company provides precision CNC machining and a full suite of gear manufacturing and repair services, including CNC turning and milling, gear hobbing, gear shaping, gear grinding, bevel gearing, broaching and slotting, cylindrical and surface grinding, welding and fabrication, gearbox rebuilding, and gear design and engineering. Technical differentiators include the capacity to manufacture gears up to 120+ inches in diameter, an in-house inventory of more than 2,500 gear hobbing cutters, in-house hobbing-tool manufacturing, and state-of-the-art Kapp Niles ZP-12 grinding equipment supporting emergency breakdown response on high-speed gear sets, all within a 51,400 SF three-building facility equipped with six overhead cranes totaling 60+ tons of lifting capacity.

The company serves enterprise industrial customers primarily in oil and gas, energy, chemical, manufacturing, and mining, with named clients including Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Exxon Mobil, Weatherford, NOV, FMC, PPG, Sulzer, Oceaneering, Dupont, and Philadelphia Gear. Revenue is generated through custom, quote-based project work with no public pricing, recurring contracts, or subscription layer; services are sold via direct sales engagement led by named personnel including Eddy Franklin (Customer Service & Sales) and Larry Franklin (Manufacturing Director), supplemented by industry reputation and referral. In July 2023, FMG acquired Gamon Gear to expand its gear manufacturing capabilities, and in April 2026 it was acquired by Horsburgh & Scott, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, expanding the combined business's footprint into the Gulf Coast region while retaining the Franklin family owners and General Manager Tom Patton.

Name

Franklin Machine & Gear

Legal name

Franklin Machine & Gear Corporation

Website

https://franklingear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Franklin Machine & Gear is a family-owned Houston-area industrial manufacturer offering precision CNC machining, full-service gear manufacturing up to 120+ inches, and gearbox rebuild services to enterprise customers in oil and gas, energy, and heavy industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gear Manufacturing and Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Precision gear manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Gearbox repair rebuilding
• Industrial gear cutting
• Welding fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Humble

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Services: Revenue generated from CNC turning and CNC milling services performed in-house, providing complete control over the manufacturing process for precision parts.
2. Gear Manufacturing Services: Revenue from gear hobbing, gear shaping, gear grinding, and bevel gearing services. The company has capacity for gears from small diameter up to 120+ inches and maintains over 2,500 cutters in stock.
3. Gearbox Repair & Rebuilding: Complete gearbox inspection, evaluation, and restoration services that save customers thousands of dollars versus full replacement. Services include gear and shaft replacement using in-house machining and gear manufacturing capabilities.
4. Welding & Fabrication: Custom welding and fabrication services providing customers with variety of options for high-performance quality results.
5. Grinding Services: Cylindrical grinding and surface grinding services to fine tolerances as part of CNC machining services, handling both large quantities and small production runs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Franklin Machine & Gear Corporation is an industrial precision machining and gear manufacturing company producing custom gears, machined parts, and welding/fabrication builds for industrial buyers. Services span CNC turning and milling, gear hobbing, shaping, grinding, bevel gearing, broaching, slotting, cylindrical and surface grinding, gear design and engineering, and gearbox inspection and rebuilding. Operations are run from a single 51,400 SF Humble, Texas facility serving oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, and chemical customers with make-to-order precision parts and emergency repair response.

Product overview

Franklin Machine & Gear Corporation (FMG) is a family-owned industrial manufacturing facility offering precision machining and gear services. The company operates as a single unified service offering centered around CNC machining and comprehensive gear manufacturing. Core services include CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Gear Hobbing, Gear Shaping, Gear Grinding, Bevel Gearing, and Gear Box Rebuilding & Repair, complemented by supporting services including Gear Design & Engineering, Broaching & Slotting, Cylindrical & Surface Grinding, and Welding & Fabrication. In July 2023, FMG acquired Gamon Gear, expanding its portfolio. The company serves diverse industries including oil & gas, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, with clients including Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Exxon Mobil, Weatherford, and NOV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Turning Precision CNC turning providing repeatable, high-precision results for parts symmetrical around a central axis; includes multi-spindle CNC turning, turning with live tooling, and capability to machine aluminum, copper, titanium, steel, and high-nickel content materials for industrial buyers.
• CNC Milling In-house precision CNC milling using state-of-the-art CNC machines to deliver close-tolerance parts machining for industrial customers.
• Gear Box Rebuilding & Repair Complete gearbox inspection, evaluation, and restoration services where skilled technicians evaluate worn gearboxes and restore them to like-new condition, providing complete analysis and repair cost estimates using FMG's machining and gear manufacturing facilities to shorten customer downtimes.
• Gear Hobbing Gear hobbing from smallest diameter up to 120+ inches with over 2,500 cutters in stock, including standard and non-standard options in both English and Metric tooth forms, supported by in-house hobbing tooling manufacturing.
• Gear Shaping Gear shaping for internal and external gears and involute splines using state-of-the-art machines that deliver industry-leading accuracy, with all gears inspected to customer requirements.
• Gear Grinding Various gear grinding processes for quality and efficient delivery, featuring Kapp Niles ZP-12 equipment for in-house grinding that enables quick deliveries and emergency breakdown response on high-speed gear sets, with full inspection and quality control reports available.
• Bevel Gearing Bevel gear manufacturing services providing precision bevel gearing solutions for industrial applications.
• Gear Design & Engineering Engineering and design team developing detailed gear designs in close collaboration with customers to produce quality products, supported by technical support services.
• Broaching & Slotting Broaching and slotting services handling one-piece prototypes through fifty-thousand-piece production runs with prompt attention and care.
• Cylindrical & Surface Grinding Cylindrical grinding and surface grinding services to fine tolerances as part of CNC machining services, covering both large quantities and small production runs.
• Welding & Fabrication Welding and fabrication services providing customers with a variety of options for high-performance quality results.
• Gamon Gear Acquired brand purchased by FMG in July 2023, expanding the company's gear manufacturing capabilities under the FMG umbrella.

Quantifiable outcome

• Substantial cost savings on gearbox restoration compared to full replacement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Horsburgh & ScottcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Franklin Machine & Gear was acquired by Horsburgh & Scott, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners. The acquisition adds precision machining capabilities to Horsburgh & Scott and expands its geographic footprint into the Gulf Coast region. Franklin co-owners Eddy and Larry Franklin will remain with the combined business alongside General Manager Tom Patton.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Overton Chicago Gear: U.S. manufacturer and rebuilder of industrial gears and gearboxes serving heavy industry, including power transmission rebuild services — direct overlap with FMG's gearbox rebuild product line.
• Gear Motions: U.S. precision gear manufacturer offering hobbing, shaping, grinding, and broaching for industrial OEM customers. Direct capability and customer overlap with FMG, particularly in custom and medium-to-large gears.
• St. Louis Gear Company: Mid-sized U.S. gear manufacturer offering custom gears, gear cutting, and gearbox repair services to industrial customers. Direct capability and customer base overlap with FMG.
• Horsburgh & Scott: Acquirer and parent company of Franklin Machine & Gear; manufactures custom gears and gearboxes up to ~200 inches with full rebuild and emergency service capabilities — a near-perfect direct peer in product, customer base, and business model.
• Philadelphia Gear: A long-standing U.S. peer in industrial gear manufacturing and gearbox repair/rebuild, serving oil & gas, power, and heavy industry. Already an FMG customer, indicating direct overlap in capability and customer set.
• Winzeler Gear: U.S. precision gear manufacturer offering custom hobbing, shaping, and grinding services for industrial OEMs. Comparable capability profile and customer set to FMG.
• American Gear & Machining: U.S. machine shop specializing in precision gear manufacturing and machining services. Comparable in scale and capability to FMG, serving similar industrial OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: Global manufacturer of gearmotors, gear units, and drive electronics, with a strong U.S. presence in industrial gear applications. Already featured on FMG's website as a partner; competes in adjacent product categories with overlapping customers.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Sumitomo Drive Technologies): Major global manufacturer of industrial gearboxes and gearmotors serving heavy industry, including oil & gas. Comparable end-market exposure with broader product portfolio.
• Regal Rexnord: Large publicly traded industrial powertrain and gear manufacturer (includes legacy Rexnord gear products). Overlaps with FMG in industrial gear and gearbox offerings but at vastly broader scale and across multiple product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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