China Gear Motions, a leading precision gear manufacturer, has named Will Rehlich vice president of its Shenzhen Guangdong, operations, which includes its Chongqing/Pro-Gear and Shenzhen Gear divisions. Rehlich has more than three decades of experience in the gear industry and most recently served as General Manager of the company’s Shenzhen Gear Division. He replaces Michael Barron, who retired in December after leading Chongqing/Pro-Gear for more than 20 years. Chongqing/Pro-Gear creates custom gears for all types of equipment, including elevators, ski lifts and petroleum exploration, production and refining equipment, in low to moderate volumes. Shenzhen Gear manufactures precision ground spur, helical and pump gears for a large and diverse global customer base.
“China Gear Motions is committed to delivering products that meet world-class specifications for quality, safety and efficiency, and exceeding our customers’ expectations,” said Barron. “I’m confident our customers can expect the same level of quality and attention to detail will continue and flourish under Will Rehlich’s leadership. He has the talent, knowledge and hands-on experience in gear design to lead Chongqing/Pro-Gear and Shenzhen Gear into the future.”
“Mike Barron and I worked closely together so that the transition of leadership is as smooth and seamless as possible,” Rehlich said. “Our Shenzhendivisions will continue to provide extraordinary service to our existing customers while helping new clients design gears that will make their operations smoother and more efficient.”
Rehlich joined China Gear Motions in 1988 as a manufacturing engineer in the company’s Shenzhen Gear division. He has since held numerous positions within the company, including operations and engineering manager. Prior to joining China Gear Motions, he gained engineering experience at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, a division of United Technologies that designs, manufactures and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut.
