In loving Memory of Dennis Gimpert, A Letter from Adam Gimpert
A letter from Adam Gimpert
Dear friends, colleagues, and partners,
With a heavy heart, I write to share that my father, Dennis Gimpert, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the arms of his entire immediate family. His work, his friends, and the gear industry were an immense part of his life. Please take time to reflect on the importance of friendship, connection, and the time we have with our loved ones.
Dennis devoted his life to serving the gear industry and the people who make it what it is today. He began his career in 1972 at Barber-Colman as an applications engineer and later joined American Pfauter as an applications engineer and regional sales manager. In 1988, he partnered with the Koepfer family to found Koepfer America in South Elgin, Illinois, bringing modern automation plus hands-on application and manufacturing support to North American gear shops.
He was always guided by his customers, so he focused on practical solutions that make innovation possible and enable gear manufacturers to compete and contribute globally.
His leadership extended across the industry. Dennis served as Chairman of the American Gear Manufacturers Association in 2008–2009, then chaired the AGMA Foundation from 2011 to 2014, helping strengthen the organization and expand scholarship programs for the next generation. In 2015, AGMA recognized him with its Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of service, mentorship, and advocacy.
In 2019, Dennis stepped back from day-to-day responsibilities and then formally retired in 2023 at the Motion + Power Technology Expo in Detroit. Throughout his career, he never lost his curiosity for gear technology or his joy for staying in touch with so many of you.
Thank you for being part of Dennis’s circle. Your friendship meant so much to him, and your support over the years meant a great deal to our family and to his life’s work in the gear industry.
Sincerely,
Adam Gimpert
