"gear maker" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You could use it when referring to someone or a company that manufactures gears, for example: "The local gear maker produces high-quality parts for automotive applications."
Kids' gear maker Zoe B sells biodegradable beach toys, for instance.
The project is supported by Albert Alessi, of the kitchen and table gear maker known for its design.
Cycling gear maker Abus recently launched the Ecolution helmet – made from recycled cardboard based on a honeycomb design.
The chip gear maker ASML agreed to buy Cymer, a supplier of light-based technology for making smaller and smarter chips, for $2.5 billion.
Sprint Nextel and SoftBank told a U.S. lawmaker that they won't integrate equipment from Chinese gear maker Huawei Technologies into Sprint's network after they merge, the legislator said.
The device built by Taiwanese networking gear maker DLink doesn't look like any of the company's other network routers or networked storage devices.
These paid testers try out all the equipment, and several times a year they have brainstorming sessions with gear makers to discuss everything from technology to graphics.
The model is a must-have system among telecommunications gear makers, which use it to conduct in-house tests on their mobile and cordless phones.
Gary Smith, 48, of Parker, Colo., saw his first Sportsmobile at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, an annual convention of outdoor gear makers and retail buyers.
Following on the high-tech heels of other outdoor gear makers, they are incorporating breathable fabrics, waterproof zippers, rod holders, built-in backpacks and even hydration systems.
"I was sponsored, skating quite a bit, traveling quite a bit, but that all came to an end," he said, referring to his time on tour representing skate gear makers.
