Customer Testimonials
“We talked to every gearbox manufacturer in the states and overseas, and every one of them would come in and talk ‘Price! Price! Price!’ like that’s the most important thing in the world. STOBER comes in and says, ‘Let’s understand exactly what you are doing and how we can help.”
– Carey Smith, Retired President
“We’ve used STOBER for years to rebuild equipment such as lathes and milling machines for machine tool customers. Every job is project-based and requirements are always different, but STOBER is the perfect match for our gearbox requirements. Its SMS series allows us to choose from a large range of ratios, mounting configurations, housing options, and more.”
– Steve Nelson, Senior Applications Engineer
“STOBER continues to exceed expectations of a typical gearbox manufacturer. Along with world class quality, their service level makes them a great partner to work with. Feedback from end-users fuels innovation at MP and STOBER is always willing to offer their support and collaborate with us to design better products.”
– Alan Bowling, Territory Sales Manager
“I’d never hesitate to recommend STOBER products. Working in the food processing machinery business, I’ve never dealt with another partner that is as reliable as STOBER. Whether it’s the product durability, fast delivery, or product warranty, STOBER’s superiority is evident and appreciated.”
– Dave Vance, Sales Manager Red Meat Division
“We are about to mount the motors on this prototype that we were asked to design, build and demonstrate in 4 weeks. The STOBER K402 gearboxes are in place and ready to go. Thank you to STOBER for quickly responding to my multiple quote requests for different options and for the quick delivery of these units. On this tight timeframe and in the current world supply chain situation, I think STOBER is the only manufacturer that I could count on to get us the high-quality units that we needed for this project.”
– Matt Bailie, Senior Mechanical Engineer
“For more than 20 years, Quantum Technical has relied on STOBER to provide gearboxes that are efficient, run cool and last for years in harsh washdown environments. When a customer was looking to run faster than the machine was designed for, STOBER recommended the new servo geared motor. It was a drop in replacement for the STOBER/3rd party motor combination, required no assembly from motor to gearbox and worked with the existing Rockwell drive and delivered higher speed and more torque. We are now using this geared motor on all future versions of this machine.”
– John Miller, Service Manager
“We were operating on a tight timeline and knew we had a real problem when we opened the gearbox packaging and realized we had ordered the wrong ones. Everyone at STOBER genuinely wanted to solve the problem and support us. They brought in an overtime crew, and we had replacement gearboxes in 2 days – a day faster than we believed possible. Unlike some other companies we work with, they were focused on solving our problem and not just following some predetermined process that would have delayed getting what we needed out the door.”
– Robert Reiser, President
“Working with STOBER has been nothing but excellent. From customer service to product availability, STOBER should be a model for a company’s operation. Their team of engineers is very knowledgeable of STOBER products and is willing to help in any way they can. It has been a pleasure working with STOBER, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”
– Eric Allen, Director of Procurement
“During my 25-year career as an engineer supporting multiple industries, I haven’t encountered many suppliers that consistently provide the level of product quality, expertise, and customer service that comes from STOBER. At Lubing USA, we’ve used STOBER’s gear reduction solutions on our egg conveyor product lines for many years now with nearly no issues or failures. When the rare problem does arise and support is needed to keep the end-user up and running, STOBER’s response time is unmatched—even if it’s after 5 p.m. on a Friday. Working with STOBER gives me the confidence that we have a true partner in the trenches with us. Keep up the excellent job!”
– Brent Sentell, Technical Director
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From OEMs to end users and everything in between, STOBER is proud of the successful solutions provided in a plethora of industries. Whether it’s the quick delivery, outstanding quality, or exceptional service, STOBER customers are quick to become raving fans after making the investment in STOBER as their single source for high-quality components to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. But don’t take it from us, check out the success stories from our customers and contact us to learn how we can partner with you.
24/7, 365 Support: Real people all the time
BDI, a distributor of STOBER products, is a global company experienced in developing and deploying custom distribution and supply chain solutions for customers. “When I called the STOBER after hours number at 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning with a breakdown situation for my largest account, I could tell I was working with a customer service expert. In my 30+ years in this business and dealing with countless after-hours challenges, STOBER stands out as the best I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with. We truly appreciate your above and beyond effort.” said David Cohan, Outside Sales at Bearing Distributors, Inc. (BDI). STOBER was able to build the gearbox Cohan needed and ship by 12:30 p.m. the same day. Our team was proud to help them keep their customers up and running by supplying exceptional customer service and the gold-standard in perfect motion.
Perfect Motion: Quality is in our DNA
The CuMaster from BOSCHERT is a highly dynamic, high-precision copper punching machine that processes long copper, aluminum and steel bars. The machine manufacturer relies on right-angle planetary gearboxes and right-angle servo gearboxes from STOBER, as well as on the drive specialist’s new rack and pinion drives. Compared to the previously installed spindle drives, these components are considerably more flexible, more compact, faster and more dynamic, which adds to the system’s competitive edge. Critical factors for the collaboration were quality, the good price-performance ratio and a wide portfolio from a single source.
Quick Delivery: Build & Ship in 1 Day
Carolina Motion Control had a customer, Spartanburg Steel Products, in a breakdown situation over the Thanksgiving holiday. They had a roll-feeder application where a unit had failed. STOBER was expanding to our second facility. Operations were shut down for the holiday, and all the parts were scattered around the new facility. Patrick McLees contacted STOBER because he needed the part quickly. He knew STOBER would be willing to respond and would have quick delivery. He was correct; as STOBER had the part built and turned around in a few hours. The warranty offered by STOBER Drives is unsurpassed.
Emergency Support: No Expediting Fee
Aplix Inc, a manufacturer of diaper fasteners, contacted STOBER the weekend of January 13. They had a machine broken down and needed a solution fast! Our emergency support was ready to help them get back up and running. The team built a custom servo gearhead and arranged to have it delivered just a few hours later. Brian Pittman, Maintenance Supervisor, was absolutely thrilled with not only our emergency support but also with our fast delivery.
Custom solutions: Innovation is what drives us
To create the immersive experience behind The Hunger Games: On Stage in London, Smart Axis Stage Engineering partnered with STOBER. The stage automation system had to be capable of moving audience seating sections carrying up to 112 people and dynamic loads of 26 tons. Thanks to STOBER K-Series helical bevel gearboxes, the system delivers smooth, quiet, and reliable motion, allowing seating platforms to reposition throughout the performance without distracting from the action. The result is a seamless blend of engineering and entertainment that enhances storytelling while keeping audiences fully immersed in the theater experience.
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