The Eberhard Bauer Legacy
Founded in 1927, Gear Motor Industries began with a simple but powerful mission: to manufacture the most reliable, durable, and efficient drive solutions for North America's rapidly expanding industrial landscape.
From our first workshop in Ontario, we set out to eliminate industrial downtime by crafting gear motors that could withstand the harshest environments—from mines and steel mills to deep-freeze processing plants. Guided by precision engineering and a commitment to longevity, our products became synonymous with Canadian industrial resilience.
Bauer's Historical Timeline
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1927
Company Founding
On 21 March Wilhelm Bauer takes over an electro motor factory in Esslingen, Germany. The concept of the geared motor started establishing itself.
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1947
Expansion Begins
Inauguration of the first external office in Düsseldorf, Germany. Another 21 offices were to follow.
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1959
International Foundation
Foundation of the first subsidiaries abroad (Belgium).
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1972
Bauer GMC Established in Canada
Bauer GMC is established in Canada.
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1997
Bauer 2000 Launch
The launch of four completely new series under the name BAUER 2000.
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2011-Present
A New Chapter
Bauer becomes the newest brand in the Altra Industrial Motion Company. Bauer Gear Motor GmbH is born to supply the world with right-angle gear motors.
The Foundations of Our Craft
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Uncompromising Quality
Every gear motor is assembled locally in Canada using heavy-duty castings and premium steel to ensure decades of flawless operation.
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Continuous Innovation
We constantly integrate cutting-edge electrical design with advanced mechanical engineering to keep your operations running ahead of the curve.
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24/7 Dedicated Support
With service centers strategically located across Canada, our expert engineering support team is always on call to minimize your downtime.
Your Success. Our Commitment.
From gear motors to custom solutions, we deliver performance, reliability, and support at every step.