Sep 9, 2016 -- Nook Industries is a leading manufacturer of linear motion systems that are used globally in a range of industries including: transportation, medical/diagnostics, paper, chemical, food/beverage, energy, aerospace/defense, entertainment and communications markets.

History:

• In 1969, Joseph H. Nook, Jr. founded the Ball Bearing Screw Supply Company with the goal of stocking and machining ball screws manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear.
• In the 1970s, the company was renamed Nook Industries and the company grew, adding expanded capabilities for ball screw assemblies, Acme screw assemblies and worm gear jack lines.
• In the 1980s, Nook purchased Skidmore Gear Company and established a line of linear bearing, shafting and components.
• In the 1990s, Nook installed the world’s largest capacity precision thread roller, with the ability to roll up to a 14-inch diameter.

Certifications:

• ISO9001:2008
• AS9100C
• Rockwell Encompass Partner program

Product Lines:

• Ball screw/ball nuts
• Roller screws
• Acme screws
• Mechanical actuators
• Screw jacks
• Electric cylinders
• Compact cylinders
• End bearing supports
• End machining
• Self-aligning linear bearings
• Hard-shell linear bearings
• Slide systems
• Hardened and ground shafting
• Standard and low-profile support rails
• Precision locknuts
• Ball splines