Founded in 1902, Lufkin Industries has specialized in gears for industrial applications for over 60 years. Its global reputation as a manufacturer of high-reliability equipment is complemented with a tradition of rapid, responsive customer service. Since the early 1970's, improved process technologies have driven industry's demands for gears capable of higher power levels, higher speeds, longer life, and improved reliability. Lufkin has responded by developing the technologies, facilities, and organization required to design and manufacture the new generation of high performance industrial gear units.
In November 1998, LUFKIN acquired COMELOR, a company founded in 1941 and located in Fougerolles, France. COMELOR, now known as LUFKIN FRANCE, has an established reputation in a wide range of industries as a gear manufacturer: iron and steel, metal processing, paper, cement, sugar, rubber, material handling, refrigeration, petrochemical, power generation, oil drilling, test benches, etc. The company is also well known for its flexible gear couplings. LUFKIN FRANCE is now the cornerstone of Lufkin's operations in Europe, which include complete sales and technical support, manufacturing, gear repair and field service.
ISO 9001 certification was achieved in June, 1995. Lufkin designs its products according to Industry standards such as ISO, DIN, API and AGMA. In addition, the quality process, manufacturing facility and products have been approved by the French nuclear industry.
LUFKIN FRANCE employs approximately 160 people and is strategically located in northeast France near the juncture of France, Germany, and Switzerland.