[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NIXON GEAR

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th Anniversary 
of Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions Inc., located in Syracuse, 
New York. Since its inception, Nixon Gear has consistently grown and 
adapted to changing times. Today, Nixon Gear has an impeccable 
reputation, provides good-paying jobs for Central New Yorkers, and 
serves as one of the premier custom gear manufacturers in the United 
States.
  In 1920, George Nixon founded Nixon Broach and Tool Company with the 
intention of selling special machining and tooling. As operations began 
focusing on gear manufacturing, in 1924 the company changed its name to 
Nixon Gear. In 1969, with plastics and electronics replacing metal 
gears, Nixon Gear adapted again, buying its first gear grinding machine 
to produce these new products. In 1977, Nixon Gear was purchased by 
Gear Motions, allowing the company to transform into a precision gear 
grinding operation.
  After years of sustained growth and expansion, Nixon Gear outgrew its 
facility, and in 1992 moved into a 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art 
building on Milton Avenue in Syracuse. The move empowered Nixon Gear to 
improve its efficiency, and grow its operations, and invest in new 
precision gear grinding.
  Over the years, Nixon Gear has evolved internally as well. The 
company has gone through changes in ownership, and today is led by Dean 
Burrows, President of Nixon Gear and Gear Motions. In 2010, Gear 
Motions became a 100% Employee Owned Company, allowing its employees to 
have a larger role in the direction of the business.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the 100th Anniversary of Nixon Gear. By continuing to evolve 
and grow, Nixon Gear today is an industry leader and a vital part of 
Central New York's local economy.

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