World Class Innovation and Technology Development

Maddy & Associates, LLC is commercializing traction control technology with simple patent pending technology to eliminate wheel slip on vehicles. This technology can revolutionize the turf industry, and has huge potential with agricultural equipment.

About Us

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Gale E. Maddy, PE - President

Over 40 years in the hydraulics industry with two of the world’s best hydraulics companies
Licensed Professional Engineer (Kansas #8294)
B.S. Ag Engineering, Kansas State University
MBA, University of St. Thomas

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Introduced Integrated Hydrostatic Transmissions to the Consumer Zero-turn Mower Market

Design News, 1997

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Led the Introduction of the Parker Torqpact Integrated Hydrostatic Transmission

Watch the video (at left).

Features

Challenge: zero turn mower wheels that slip causing turf damage

Solution: transmission design that doesn’t slip

Concept Drawing

Concept Overview Presentation (PDF download)

Functional Prototype

Business Partners

Current business partners

Gears expertise: Rick Miller, Innovative Drive Solutions, LLC
Vehicle retrofit: Arrangements in-process

Near-term strategic direction

Manufacturers of zero-turn mowers (primary target)
Manufacturers of agricultural equipment (to follow turf market success)

Long-term strategic direction

Hydraulics manufacturers (product-specific integration)
Electrical drives manufacturers (electrical solutions & hybrids)