Reuland Electric Co. has voluntarily commenced a Chapter 11 process. Court records do not specify a reason that may have prompted the company toward bankruptcy filing. The 89-year-old company has been serving as a manufacturer of custom electric motors over the years.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Reuland Electric Co. Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Court records, as available on the PACER database, show that the company submitted its petition on September 3, 2026. The proceedings are taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville Division).
Authorized representative Grant R. Bibby, who is the president and CEO of Reuland Electric Co., signed the petition prior to filing.
The records add that attorney Robert J. Gonzales of Emerge Law, PLC is representing the company in the court.
The filing comes months after the company announced an expansion of its motor manufacturing operations in February 2026. According to Magnetics Business and Technology, the expansion included upgrades to its California and Michigan facilities, covering production, machining, testing and motor repair.
Case Related Details
Case filings show that Reuland Electric Co. has listed more than 200 creditors in its petition. Some of them include AAA Cooper Transportation, California Franchise Tax Board, Accurate Steel Treating, Inc., Charter Communications, Byline Bank, and Linde Gas & Equipment.
The filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Court records also include a list of equity security holders, which shows that OnCore Motor Group LLC holds a 73.5% equity interest in the company.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: September 3, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville Division)
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 3:26-bk-04300
- Estimated Assets: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 200 and 999
About the Company
Reuland Electric Co. operates as a manufacturer of specialized electric motors and related products. Founded in 1937, it designs and manufactures motors for applications across sectors. These include the crane and elevator, heavy equipment, infrastructure, industrial, marine, testing, transportation, and defense.
The company’s products include AC motors, wound-rotor motors, high-speed motors, hazardous-duty and nuclear-rated motors, as well as military-specification motors and accessories.
The company website shows that it also provides engineering, machining, testing, motor repair, and replacement services. It has manufacturing facilities in California and Michigan, with additional sales and engineering operations in Ohio. The website adds that the company was acquired by OnCore Motor Group in July 2023.
Reuland Electric Co. is expected to continue through the restructuring process as the court reviews the claims of its creditors and other related aspects.
