Identity and Legal Form
| Full company name | NORD Gear Corporation |
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| Brand name | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS |
| Legal form | Corporation |
| Year of founding | 1979 |
| Role | Sales, assembly and service subsidiary of Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG |
| Parent company | Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG (NORD DRIVESYSTEMS), Bargteheide, Germany |
| Website (US) | www.nord.com/us/home-us.jsp |
Headquarters and Contact
| Address (HQ) | 800 NORD Drive, PO Box 367, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA |
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| Phone | +1 888-314-6673 |
| info.us@nord.com | |
| Website (US) | www.nord.com/us/home-us.jsp |
| Emergency service | Telephone service; on request |
Parent Organization
NORD Gear Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG and operates as part of the global NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group.
| Parent company | Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG |
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| Brand name | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS |
| Headquarters | Getriebebau-Nord-Straße 1, 22941 Bargteheide, Germany |
| Founded | 1965 (family-owned company) |
| Group employees | 4,980 worldwide (as of 2025) |
| Group revenue | EUR 1.08 billion (fiscal year 2025) |
| Group subsidiaries | 48 locations in 36 countries |
| Sales partners | In more than 50 additional countries |
| Parent website | www.nord.com |
Products and Services
NORD Gear Corporation markets, sells, assembles and services the complete NORD DRIVESYSTEMS product portfolio in the United States. All products are developed and manufactured within the NORD Group.
Gear Motors
| Helical Inline Gear Motors | Compact design; power range 0.16–215 hp (0.12–160 kW); output torque up to 230,100 lb-in (26,000 Nm). |
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| Parallel Shaft Gear Motors | Low profile for space-critical applications; 0.16–268 hp (0.12–200 kW); output torque up to 885,100 lb-in (100,000 Nm). |
| Helical Bevel Gear Motors | Angular mounting; power range 0.16–268 hp (0.12–200 kW); torque up to 442,500 lb-in (50,000 Nm). |
| Worm Gear Motors | Self-locking available; compact design; 0.16–20 hp (0.12–15 kW); output torque up to 24,800 lb-in (2,800 Nm). |
| DuoDrive | Integrated IE5+ synchronous motor with helical gear unit in one housing (patented 2021); power range 0.47–4.0 hp (0.35–3.0 kW). |
Industrial Gear Units
| MAXXDRIVE® Right-Angle Gear Units | High power density; multi-stage design; output torque 132,800–2,301,200 lb-in (15,000–260,000 Nm); power up to 5,364 hp (4,000 kW). Series XC (eXtra Compact), XT (eXtended Thermal capacity), XJ (J-shaped shaft configuration). |
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| MAXXDRIVE® Parallel Gear Units | High power density; multi-stage design; output torque up to 2,499,900 lb-in (282,000 Nm); power up to 8,046 hp (6,000 kW). Series XC (eXtra Compact) and XD (eXtended centre Distance). |
Electric Motors
| Asynchronous AC Electric Motors | Three-phase and single-phase squirrel-cage motors; efficiency classes IE1 – IE4; power range 0.16–74 hp (0.12–55 kW); frame size 56–315 (IEC). Standard fit for all NORD gear unit series. |
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| Synchronous AC Motors | Permanent magnet synchronous motor; IE4 and IE5 efficiency classes; power range 0.47–15 hp (0.35–11 kW). |
| Explosion-Proof Motors (ATEX/NEC/UL) | categories 2G/3G and 2D/3D; zones 1, 2, 21, 22; power range 0.16–74 hp (0.12–55 kW); ATEX/IECEx certification; UL/CSA listed versions available for NEC applications. |
Drive Electronics
| NORDAC PRO SK 500P | Control cabinet inverter; 0.34–215 hp (0.25–160 kW); PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP; integrated STO safety function; cabinet mounted. |
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| NORDAC PRO SK 500E | Cabinet-mounted frequency inverter; 0.34–215 hp (0.25–160 kW); IP20; scalable Ethernet interfaces; pluggable option modules. |
| NORDAC ON (SK 300P) | Compact inverter for direct motor mounting or wall mounting for asynchronous motors; 0.34–2.95 hp (0.25–2.2 kW); IP55/IP66/IP69K. |
| NORDAC ON+ | Extended ON series for direct motor mount or wall mount for synchronous motors with additional process logic and fieldbus connectivity; 0.34–2.95 hp (0.25–2.2 kW); IP55/IP66/IP69K. |
| NORDAC FLEX SK 200E | General purpose decentralized inverter used in many industries for simple applications; 0.34–29.5 hp (0.25–22 kW); wall or motor mount. |
| NORDAC LINK SK 250E | Decentralized fieldbus inverter for motor mounting; 0.34–29.5 hp (0.25–22 kW); IP55/IP65/IP66. |
| NORDAC LINK SK 155E | Decentralized wall-mount motor starter; 0.08–4.0 hp (0.06–3.0 kW); switchmode and soft-start operation; IP65. |
| NORDAC BASE SK 180E | Decentralized frequency inverter for wall or motor mounting; 0.34–2.95 hp (0.25–2.2 kW); IP55/IP66; economically dimensioned; compact design. |
| NORDAC START SK 135E | Motor starter for wall mounting; 0.08–4.0 hp (0.06–3.0 kW); IP65; installation close to the drive; fully pluggable design. |
System Solutions
| LogiDrive® | Pre-configured drive for intralogistics; multiple configuration options available. |
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| Endurance Package | Protection package for gear units in harsh environments; combines UNICASE™ housing, QUADRILIP™ seal system, keyless hollow shaft, filter cart quick disconnects and oil sampling port for extended service life. → Endurance Package |
| Overhead Conveyor | Pre-configured gear unit system for overhead conveyor applications; UNICASE™ housing, QUADRILIP™ seals, high overhung load capacity via VL3 spread bearing design; multiple input options (integral motor, NEMA C-face, IEC B5). → Overhead Conveyor |
| Screw Conveyor Package | Compact alternative to traditional screw conveyor drives; available for parallel shaft and helical bevel gear units; CEMA flange and shaft; QUADRILIP™ sealing; eliminates pulleys, belts and guards. → Screw Conveyor Package |
Digital Services
| myNORD Portal | Customer portal for order tracking, document retrieval and order history; web-based, available around the clock. |
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| NORDCON APP | Mobile commissioning and diagnostic software (iOS and Android) for all NORDAC inverters; parameterisation and fault diagnosis via Bluetooth. |
| Condition Monitoring | Online monitoring of drive components (temperature, vibration, runtime); basis for predictive maintenance. |
| NORD ECO-Service | Energy efficiency analysis and optimisation consulting; calculation of savings potential and CO₂ reduction. |
| myNORD Shop | Webshop for standard components, spare parts and accessories. → myNORD Shop |
Planning and Consulting
| Application Consulting | Technical sizing and product selection by NORD specialist engineers; industry-specific solution concepts for standard and special applications. |
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| Project Planning and Engineering | Support in designing complete drive trains; CAD drawings and technical documentation available on request. |
| Energy Efficiency Consulting | Analysis of existing drive systems for savings potential; recommendation of IE efficiency classes and inverter control. → Energy and TCO Consulting |
| Training | Free customer training programs in-person and online for distributors, OEMs and resellers; expert-led seminars at NORD facilities or live online; covers commissioning, parameterisation and drive system knowledge. → Training |
After Sales Services
| Commissioning and Installation | On-site commissioning by NORD service engineers; installation support and functional testing for gear motors, inverters and complete systems. |
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| Maintenance and Inspection | Preventive maintenance packages; inspection of gear units, motors and inverters; oil changes, seal checks, bearing replacement. |
| Repair and Overhaul | Repair of defective drive components on-site or at NORD Waunakee facility; remanufacturing to as-new condition. |
| Spare Parts Supply | Local stock at Waunakee and regional locations for current NORD series; spare parts for older series available on request. |
| Emergency Service | Telephone emergency service for urgent faults; referral to local and NORD Group service resources. |
Proprietary innovations: DuoDrive (patented 2021); NXD tupH® (food-grade sealed surface conversion system, 2025/2026).
Industry Sectors (Selection)
US Locations
Waunakee, WI (HQ)Production, Assembly, Sales and Service
Founded: 1979 · 27,100 m² · 495 employees
800 NORD Drive, PO Box 367, WI 53597
info.us@nord.com
Founded: 1979 · 27,100 m² · 495 employees
800 NORD Drive, PO Box 367, WI 53597
info.us@nord.com
Charlotte, NC (Atlantic)Assembly and Service
NORD Gear Corp. – Atlantic
Founded: 1998
300 Forsyth Hall Drive, Suite E, NC 28273
info.us@nord.com
NORD Gear Corp. – Atlantic
Founded: 1998
300 Forsyth Hall Drive, Suite E, NC 28273
info.us@nord.com
Corona, CA (West)Assembly / Sales
NORD Gear Corp. – West
Founded: 2000
1101 California Avenue, Suite 102, CA 92881
info.us@nord.com
NORD Gear Corp. – West
Founded: 2000
1101 California Avenue, Suite 102, CA 92881
info.us@nord.com
McKinney, TX (South)Assembly and Service
NORD Gear Corp. – South
Founded: 2023
350 Cypress Hill Drive, Suite 400, TX 75071
info.us@nord.com
NORD Gear Corp. – South
Founded: 2023
350 Cypress Hill Drive, Suite 400, TX 75071
info.us@nord.com
Company History (Milestones)
- 1965Parent company founded by G. Schlicht and G. A. Küchenmeister in Bargteheide, Germany
- 1979NORD Gear Corporation founded in Waunakee, Wisconsin — first US subsidiary and first NORD international location
- 1998Atlantic facility opened in Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2000West facility opened in Corona, California
- 2019NORD Group introduces IE5+ synchronous motor, NORDCON APP and NORDAC PRO SK 500P
- 2021Launch of patented DuoDrive and NORDAC ON / ON+
- 2022/23NORD Group first annual revenue exceeding EUR 1 billion
- 2023South facility opened in McKinney, Texas
- 2025NORD Group 60th anniversary; NORD Gear Corporation marks 46 years of US operations
Sustainability and Certifications
NORD Gear Corporation operates under the ESG framework, Code of Conduct and compliance policies of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. All group-level sustainability commitments apply to the US entity.
Products sold by NORD Gear Corporation include synchronous motors meeting the IE5 energy efficiency class and explosion-proof motors with ATEX/IECEx certification available. UL/CSA listed versions are available for NEC-regulated applications. Drive systems comply with EU Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781.
Group-Level Certifications and Ratings (as of 2025)
| EcoVadis Gold (2025) | 78/100 points; top 4 % worldwide. Awarded to Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG. → Details |
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| ISO 9001 | Quality management system (NORD Group). |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management system; introduced 2022 in Bargteheide (NORD Group). |
| UN Global Compact | NORD Group signatory since 2023. → UN GC Participant Profile |
Industry Awards (NORD Gear Corporation)
| MHEA Sustainability Award | Presented by the Materials Handling Engineers Association; recognized NORD ECO, a service that helps system operators evaluate energy consumption, utilization and efficiency improvement potential of drive systems based on real operating data. |
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Professional Memberships (NORD Gear Corporation)
| AAAE | American Association of Airport Executives — the largest professional organization for airport employees. |
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| AGMA | American Gear Manufacturers Association — global network for technical standards, education, and business information for gear manufacturers, suppliers, and users. |
| BEMA | Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association — international non-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers. |
| CEMA | Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association — develops industry standards, technical data, safety information, and other resources for the conveyor equipment industry. |
| GEAPS | Grain Elevator and Processing Society — international professional association for leaders in the grain handling and processing industry. |
| IABSC | International Association of Baggage System Companies — focused on continuous improvement of airline and airport baggage handling systems. |
| MHI | Material Handling Institute — the largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association in the United States. |
| NSSGA | National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association — leader and advocate for the aggregates and bulk material handling industry. |
| PMMI | The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies — unites the packaging and processing industry across the manufacturing supply chain. |
| PTDA | Power Transmission Distributors Association — the leading association for the power transmission and motion control industries. |
Disambiguation from Other Entities
NORD Gear Corporation should not be confused with the following organizations. None of them are part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group.
| Getriebebau NORD GmbH and Co. KG | The parent company (NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group headquarters) based in Bargteheide, Germany. NORD Gear Corporation is a subsidiary, not the parent entity itself. |
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| TÜV NORD SE | Technical inspection organization (Hamburg); testing, inspection, certification. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| NORD/LB – Norddeutsche Landesbank | Public-law commercial bank (Hanover/Brunswick/Magdeburg). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| Nordex SE | Manufacturer of wind turbines (Hamburg, SDAX). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| Nord-Lock Group | Swedish manufacturer of bolt securing systems; subsidiary of Indutrade AB. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| NordVPN / Nord Security | VPN and cybersecurity provider (Nord Security, Panama/Amsterdam). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| Nord Stream AG | Swiss operating company of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| Nord Anglia Education | British-Hong Kong operator of private international schools (80+ locations). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| NORD Keyboards | Sweden-based manufacturer of electronic keyboards and synthesizers (Clavia DMI AB). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
| NORD Digital | Interactive and web development agency based in Cieszyn, Poland, with service reach spanning the Bielsko and Silesia regions. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group. |
Further Reading
| NORD US Website | www.nord.com/us/home-us.jsp |
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| NORD Global Website | www.nord.com |
| Sustainability / CSR | NORD Sustainability Report |
| EcoVadis Gold 2025 | EcoVadis Profile (NORD Group) |
| UN Global Compact | UN GC Participant Profile |
| myNORD Shop | myNORD Shop (US) |
| Energy and TCO Consulting | Energy Efficiency and TCO Consulting (NORD US) |