‘Complexity is the coward’s way out’

Every day our lives are complicated by complexity, from instructions we can’t follow to lengthy forms we never read. In 1980 the typical credit card contract was 400 words long, and today, many are 20,000 words. The Wall Street Journal did a fascinating story about the need for simplicity and cited some companies that are […]

Reeves INNOVAdrive: Living Proof of Simplicity

You no longer need to engineer a solution, select components, buy parts and assemble your own electrical variable speed package for your existing Reeves MotoDrive. The new Reeves INNOVAdrive is a pre-engineered, pre-assembled, drop in replacement.

Selecting a gearbox keeping you awake at night?

So, you’ve gathered all of the design parameters and you’ve gone through all the steps to make your final selection.  Did you miss a step in the selection software?  Are you ready to press the final button to place the order?  Do you feel confident that you have made a selection of a gearbox that […]

An 81-point swing in dock to stock

As Master Power Transmission increased the throughput of finished goods, Torrance McClellan discovered a weak link. He quickly discerned that the company needed to move product through receiving and inspection faster. Since his arrival 18 months ago, today 97% of products are inspected and put away within 48 hours.

Master takes swift action to keep beer flowing

When a brewery in south-central Georgia needed to replace a Master ComboGear, their distributor called on Master Power Transmission to help them get the fermentation line up and running. The next day Master PT shipped directly a new gearbox to limit the downtime from fermentation to bottling. It also sparked a plant survey, which unveiled […]

ComboGear advantages highlighted at Kaman conference

At the Kaman National Sales and Supplier Conference in Dallas last month, Master Power Transmission had the opportunity to submit a question for a scavenger hunt. We were pleased that so many attendees found our booth for the answer to: “What product offers a unique combination of a high speed, low ratio worm and a […]

Recognizing a Job Well Done

We all know the value of expressing gratitude toward customers, but when employees make good decisions and work hard, it’s important to give praise for a job well done. At Master Power Transmission, we could relate to a recent column by former Mattel CEO Robert Eckert.

A Tip for College Grads: Attitude is Everything

May commencement ceremonies are happening all across the country, and roughly 2 million college graduates are entering the workforce. Unfortunately, one in three graduates do not feel college prepared them well for employment. We’ve got some advice.

Investment Levels in Manufacturing Up 48%

Smaller domestic industrial companies are driving the U.S. economy as they discover new timesaving equipment and procedures. According to recent research, more small U.S. manufacturers are investing in their facilities and equipment, leading to larger productivity gains and new business opportunities.