Not true.....Motive gears were originally from Italy. Sounds like they are now made offshore. Don't be surprised if your Richmond gear is made by Motive.
Motive gear acquired Richmond gear a few years ago. Some of the Richmond gears were manufactured in India. Now all Motive gears and Richmond gears are manufactured in Italy. I called Motive and talked to a tech and I asked him where their gears are manufactured and that's what he told me.