Breakfast with John Perrotti, Gleason CEO

“We don’t sell machines—we sell intelligent systems.”
John Perrotti, CEO of Gleason Corporation

On Wednesday, October 2, John Perrotti will offer an insider’s view of how the company he heads, Gleason Corporation (Gleason), not only stays ahead in the Digital Age of manufacturing, but is leading it. The interactive discussion hosted by the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT will offer a firsthand account of how Gleason has deployed Industry 4.0—using strategies like data connectivity and artificial intelligence—to become one of the most competitive makers of gear solutions in the world.

Perrotti will break down what a successful digital transformation looks like in manufacturing, offering practical lessons for digitalizing across operations, from the shop floor to the executive suite. The talk is perfect for anyone who wants to get past the hype when it comes to Industry 4.0 to find real-world examples of how digitalization can power growth. 

Topics will include: 

• How to leverage Industry 4.0 to move from making products to delivering solutions
• What matters—and what doesn’t—when it comes to digitalization 
• New frontiers in line and process automation
• Global and local growth—getting the balance right

Have a “one-on-one” with John
Attendees will be able to sign up for ten-minute private sessions with John. These will be a great way to ask a sustainability expert questions in a more confidential setting than the open Q&A session.

Learn how Gleason stays ahead
Gears are probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of electric vehicles, wind turbines, or high-speed rail, but they are in fact essential to how these clean-energy technologies work. A company with over 150 years of experience, Gleason innovates in pace with market trends, delivering solutions that are always one step ahead of customer needs.  

Under Perrotti’s leadership, Gleason has leveraged advanced technologies to bring its suite of products and systems to international markets spanning automotive, aerospace, energy, and technology sectors. Active in over 50 countries, Gleason has become a model for how firms in central and western New York State can build global reach while deepening their local roots.

About Gleason Corporation
Employing over 2,300 employees worldwide, Gleason is a leader in the development and manufacture of production systems for all types of gears, including design software for gears and power transmission systems, gear production machinery, metrology systems, automation solutions, and plastic gears. The company operates multiple international manufacturing hubs from its headquarters in Rochester, New York.

RSVP to Erin Hammond, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Nabil Nasr: ekhgis@rit.edu

Attendance is limited to 60 guests. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Please indicate if you would like to sign up for a "one-on-one" with John when you RSVP.