About Globe Motors
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Globe Motors was founded in 1940 in Dayton, Ohio by entrepreneur Max Isaacson, establishing itself as a precision manufacturer of subfractional horsepower motors and motorized devices. Over the decades the company became a trusted supplier to the U.S. government, engineering extremely compact, high-tech electric motors capable of precisely powering the control fins on cruise missiles under DC power, a reputation for precision that carried into its broader commercial and military product lines.
The Globe Motors catalog grew to include DC motors and gear motors, brushless DC motors and gear motors, military and aerospace-grade DC/AC motors and gear motors, and DC/AC tubeaxial and vaneaxial blowers alongside AC/DC commercial cooling fans. In 1964, during the height of the slot car hobby boom, the company even launched a dedicated division called Globe-Versitec to serve that market, illustrating how far its small-motor engineering expertise extended beyond heavy industry.
Globe Motors was acquired by Allied Motion Technologies in August 2013 for approximately $90 million, and its precision motor lines continue to be manufactured and supported under that ownership today. ChatMRO helps engineering and maintenance teams source Globe Motors-branded DC motors, gear motors, and blowers by matching exact voltage, torque, and mounting specifications against verified current and legacy part availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Who founded Globe Motors and when?
Globe Motors was founded in 1940 in Dayton, Ohio by entrepreneur Max Isaacson. The company built its early reputation as a precision manufacturer of subfractional horsepower motors and motorized devices.
Does Globe Motors still operate as an independent company?
No, Globe Motors was acquired by Allied Motion Technologies in August 2013 for approximately $90 million. Its precision motor and blower product lines continue to be manufactured and supported under Allied Motion's ownership today.
What types of motors does Globe Motors manufacture?
The Globe Motors catalog includes DC motors and gear motors, brushless DC motors and gear motors, and military and aerospace-grade DC/AC motors and gear motors. It also produces DC/AC tubeaxial and vaneaxial blowers along with AC/DC commercial cooling fans.
Did Globe Motors supply military or aerospace applications?
Yes, Globe Motors was a supplier to the U.S. government, engineering small, high-precision electric motors used to power the control fins of cruise missiles under DC power. This military and aerospace work shaped much of the company's reputation for precision subfractional motor engineering.
What was Globe-Versitec?
Globe-Versitec was a dedicated division Globe Motors created in 1964 to serve the booming slot car hobby market at the time. It demonstrated how the company's small-motor engineering expertise extended well beyond its core industrial and military customer base.