Gears enable drive that moves the economy forward. Leo Tracey recognized this value in 1945, founding Tracey Gear & Precision Shaft in his garage. Supporting local businesses with machined parts enabled Leo to feed his large family and establish credibility in a variety of industries.

Commitment to quality, customer service and value-added innovation has been at the core of this company’s success for nearly eight decades. VP of Engineering Doug Tracey represents the third generation of this family-owned business and he’s already thinking about the fourth generation.

Surviving numerous economic downturns and a global pandemic is a testament to the company’s reputation and stewardship. Most recently, business was down in the second quarter of 2020 but has rebounded, and 2021 may be their best year ever. Tracey Gear is preparing to leverage their success and move to a larger space to enable future growth.

As part of their regular investment in their workforce, Tracey Gear recently completed the Edward Lowe Foundation Level Up program, administered by the RISBDC. The comprehensive, six-month Level Up program helps second-stage businesses address the challenges of growth and make the most of opportunities to scale their companies.

Tracey Gear’s parts are used in the bottling industry, oil field equipment, elevators, and undersea applications. Exporting has become a leading segment of growth, with South America being a prime destination.

To learn more about Tracey Gear, visit their website at http://traceygear.com/.