Precision gear units for factory automation and robotics

Under the umbrella brand Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Sumitomo Heavy Industries combines all companies, brands, and products of the Power Transmission & Controls Group worldwide. The brand stands for a global product portfolio of gear boxes, gearmotors, precision gearboxes, industrial gearboxes, and centrifugal drives of the most varied designs and for over 140 years of expertise. With the acquisition of the Belgian company Hansen Industrial Transmissions in 2011, the acquisition of the Italian motor manufacturer Lafert Group in 2018 and the acquisition of the Welsh motor control specialist Invertek Drives, the long-established Japanese group is continuously expanding its expertise as a manufacturer of complete drive train solutions. With 10 production facilities, over 30 assembly plants, 250 sales offices and almost 7000 employees on five continents, the company has an extensive network to meet regional customer requirements.