Gates was founded by Charles Gates in 1911 in Denver, Colorado. In 1917, they began production of a revolutionary invention in power transmission - the V-belt. In 1946, Gates invented the first synchronous belt, known as a timing belt. Gates, a pioneer in the belt industry, designed the notched V-belt in 1979. Operating under the motto of "Continuous Innovation," Gates is a world leader in power transmission products with its groundbreaking innovations.
Gates is one of the leading global manufacturers of power transmission belts and fluid power products. The company's products are successfully used in various industrial and automotive applications where downtime costs are significantly higher than product costs.
Maintaining its leading position in the market for over a century, Gates has achieved this success through innovation and R&D efforts. They produce products in dozens of different designs from hundreds of different components, thanks to breakthroughs in material science and design.
Change and innovation are integral to Gates' DNA. The success of Gates products comes from producing high-quality items, all guaranteed to perform at the highest standards under the most demanding conditions.
Gates conducts its production in various locations worldwide, primarily in the United States and Europe. With 15,000 employees across 130 different locations, it has a vast distribution network. It offers top-tier product and service solutions to industries where challenging working conditions and uninterrupted production are dominant, primarily in sectors such as mining and cement.
Gates designs and manufactures industrial belts, hoses, and hydraulic products for various industries, including:
- Energy, Exploration, and Extraction: Products and services for energy, maritime, mining, oil and gas, and petroleum refining industries.
- Infrastructure and Agriculture: Heavy-duty applications, including construction, agriculture, forestry, and material handling.
- Transportation: New construction and replacement products for fleets, heavy-duty vehicles, cargo, towable vehicles, and railway applications.
- Automotive: OEM automotive aftermarket products for cars, light trucks, vans, sport, fleet, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Bicycles and Motorcycles: Carbon belt drives replacing chain drive applications.
- General Use: Hoses and belts for products used in homes, offices, laboratories, and food processing facilities.
