June 29, 2010 - Ruland signed RotoPrecision, a Canadian-based provider of precision mechanical and power transmission components, to become Ruland’s master distributor in Canada for Ruland’s complete product range of shaft collars and couplings. RotoPrecision is a privately held Canadian company founded in 1958 with branches located in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and Switzerland, and a specialty lubricants provider in Mississauga, Ontario. RotoPrecision is the exclusive Canadian representative for numerous manufacturers of precision-engineered components.
In announcing this new alliance in Canada, Gregg Robinson, President of RotoPrecision, commented: “We are very excited to add Ruland’s excellent range of couplings and shaft collars to RotoPrecision’s family of world-class products. Ruland’s reputation as the leading manufacturer in their field will complement perfectly RotoPrecision’s existing products and services.” Bob Ruland, President of Ruland, added: “Given its strong presence and solid reputation for distributing premium products, RotoPrecision will be a great partner for Ruland in Canada. We look forward to a long and successful relationship between our companies.”Ruland was established in 1937.
All Ruland products are manufactured in Ruland’s Marlborough, MA factory under strict controls using proprietary processes and carefully selected materials. Ruland's complete product line includes shaft collars and rigid couplings and five types of zero-backlash motion control couplings: beam couplings, bellows couplings, oldham couplings, miniature disc couplings and curved jaw couplings.
About RotoPrecision:
RotoPrecision is a privately held Canadian company founded in 1958 with branches located in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and Switzerland, and a specialty lubricants provider in Mississauga, Ontario. RotoPrecision is the exclusive Canadian representative for numerous foreign manufacturers of precision-engineered components including Onvio planetary and cycloidal speed reducers, Motovario gearboxes, NB linear motion control products, Alinabal rod ends and Smalley Steel Ring specialty retaining rings and wave springs.
About Ruland Manufacturing:
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. was established in 1937 and has made a variety of precision products including the valve that pressurized the spacesuit of the first American to walk in space. Ruland’s focus for the past 40 years has been on high performing shaft collars and couplings delivered through innovative design and exactness in manufacturing. The complete line of precision products includes shaft collars, rigid couplings and a full line of motion control couplings: beam couplings, bellows couplings, oldham couplings, disc couplings and zero backlash jaw couplings.