About Us

About Us

Every day, customers around the world rely on Gates products to keep their lives and businesses moving forward. Gates industrial belts help power all kinds of machines, from rock crushers, copiers and cameras, to snowmobiles, wind turbines, space-bound rockets and roller coasters. Our automotive belts keep engine components, air conditioners, power steering pumps and alternators running smoothly.

Gates hoses transfer a variety of materials, from the finest wines to chemicals, steam and crude oil – and they carry necessary coolant to cars, trucks and all types of heavy-duty equipment so they can keep operating, even under the harshest conditions. Our high-pressure hose and hydraulics provide fluid power to coal mining, timber harvesting and construction equipment – and let’s not forget water rides and fantastic fountain features at your favorite, world-renowned attractions.

From your mini-van to manned spacecraft, it’s a fast-moving ever-changing world out there, and Gates will never stop building and developing quality, lasting solutions to keep it going.

Making History

• In 1911, Charles Gates, Sr. bought The Colorado Tire and Leather Company for $3500.
• In 1917, John Gates (Charles’ brother) invented the rubber and fabric V-belt. It was a huge success and within 10 years Gates Rubber Company (as it was then known), became the world’s largest manufacturer of V-belts, a title it still holds today.
• Today, Gates has sales and manufacturing operations in all of the world’s major markets, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
• In 1996, Gates Corporation became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tomkins plc, a world-class global engineering and manufacturing group with market and technical leadership across two businesses: Industrial & Automotive and Building Products.