Joliet, Illinois Apr 22, 2026 (Issuewire.com) Industrial Gearbox Repair, Inc. (IGR), a nationally trusted specialty machine shop headquartered at 2200 Beatty Lane, Joliet, IL, is proud to spotlight Kathy Bean a dedicated team leader whose impact on daily operations, team performance, and productivity has made her one of the company’s most valued assets.
IGR has built its reputation on one simple promise: keeping industrial gearboxes turning, no matter the industry. From mining and steel mills to cement production, oil, plastics, and conventional power, IGR serves clients across the U.S. and Canada who simply cannot afford downtime. With over 75 years of combined technician experience, 500+ gearbox repairs completed, and a team of 10+ skilled engineers available 24/7, IGR operates at a level where precision and speed are not negotiable. Kathy Bean is a big part of why that standard holds.
As a team leader at IGR’s Joliet facility, Kathy oversees day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach that has directly elevated how the team performs. She doesn’t manage from a distance, she leads from within, understanding the technical complexity of the work and using that knowledge to push her team toward consistent, high-quality output. Under her watch, workflows have tightened, communication has improved, and a culture of accountability and craftsmanship has taken root on the shop floor.
“When your team is running well, everything else follows,” said Kathy Bean, Team Leader at IGR. “The work we do here matters to real businesses that depend on us. I take a lot of pride in making sure my team shows up ready and delivers every single time.”
In an industry built on precision and reliability, the human element is often what separates a good shop from a great one. Kathy represents that edge at IGR. Her ability to lead a highly skilled technical team, coordinating complex gearbox repair, rebuild services, and gear manufacturing projects, while maintaining the turnaround speeds IGR’s clients depend on is a testament to both her expertise and her leadership character.
IGR’s capabilities are extensive. The company services gearboxes from virtually every major manufacturer including Flender, Falk, Dodge, Lufkin, Sumitomo, and dozens more handling everything from single and dual extruder gearbox repair to cooling tower drives, conveyor systems, and horizontal ball mill drives. The facility can even manufacture custom gears to OEM specs within 24 hours for emergency rush repairs, a capability that sets IGR apart in the market. Coordinating that level of complexity requires leaders like Kathy Bean who understand every moving part literally and figuratively.
IGR operates three locations Joliet, IL; Mt. Pleasant, WI; and Chicago, IL and remains available around the clock for emergency repair needs. As the company continues to grow its national footprint, it does so on the strength of the people behind the work. Kathy Bean stands as a clear example of the leadership and dedication that drives IGR forward.
About Industrial Gearbox Repair (IGR) Industrial Gearbox Repair is a complete specialty machine shop specializing in the rebuilding, reconditioning, and manufacturing of industrial gearboxes for clients across the U.S. and Canada. With over 75 years of combined experience, 24/7 emergency availability, and the ability to manufacture gears within 24 hours, IGR serves industries including mining, steel, cement, oil, power, plastics, and more.
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