Gleason Corporation Acquires Intra Group of Companies
July 10, 2025
Gleason Corporation recently announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, Michigan. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology including single flank gear testing equipment and is a supplier of high precision gears and components to many of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies.
The acquisition includes the entities of Intra Corporation and Intra Technical Services, LLC in Westland, Michigan; Intra Limited in Hitchin, United Kingdom; Intra Aerospace LLC in Rancho Cucamonga, California as well as its affiliated sales and service companies.
John J. Perrotti, Gleason Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Intra’s established range of metrology solutions for propulsion systems including for NVH analysis complements Gleason’s existing gear metrology products and will bring exciting opportunities for future joint developments and further market expansion. In addition, we see opportunities across many other aspects of our respective businesses ranging from precision machining, workholding, automation and more.”
Mr. Perrotti further stated, “This strategic addition to our portfolio fits nicely with our mission of Total Gear Solutions and the Design-Manufacture-Measure ecosystem fundamental to that mission, while at the same time expanding our presence in market segments which promise future growth.”
John Battista Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the Intra Companies commented, “We have been a family business for 48 years and we see Gleason in terms of its similar culture and values along with its well-known global brand and range of technology to be the ideal successor to take the Intra Group to the next level of performance.”
John Battista III, President of the Intra Companies, said “I am excited to join the Gleason leadership team and work collaboratively to realize the full potential of our combined companies for the benefit of our customers, employees and other partners. We will continue forward with the same operating organization and are diligently working together to achieve a seamless integration. Any changes regarding company names, banking and other administrative details will be provided in separate communications to those respective partners.”
About Gleason
Gleason Corporation is a global leader in gear technology. Gleason’s “Total Gear Solutions” range from gear and transmission design software to the development and production of gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, agricultural, energy, construction, power tool, marine, robotics, and many other industrial equipment markets. Gleason has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, India, China and Japan, and operates sales and service offices in all major industrial hubs.
Intra Corporation and affiliates are leaders in metrology solutions supporting a range of applications including engines, transmissions and other inspection requirements. Intra Aerospace LLC, is a precision manufacturer of components and assemblies specifically focused on aerospace and defense applications.
Gleason is a registered trademark or trademark of The Gleason Works in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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For more information about Gleason Corporation, please visit www.gleason.com
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