Gearbox Holdings Names David Coolidge Its New CEO

Gearbox designs, manufactures and distributes a diversified portfolio of transmission, wet-wheel braking and steering components, under the Raybestos Powertrain, Allomatic and Steel Parts brands. The company provides solutions for automotive OEMs, Tier I auto and industrial suppliers, heavy-duty transmission and wet-wheel brake manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., and operates four plants in Indiana. Gearbox employs more than 500 team members throughout the United States and abroad. 

“I am honored and very pleased to lead Gearbox,” said Coolidge. “This next phase of growth for Gearbox will be exciting as we will aggressively add scale and capabilities to our already unique vertically integrated platform. We will create even greater value for our OEM and aftermarket channel partners by offering better solutions and service.”