Industrial & Automotive

Gates is the world’s largest manufacturer of power transmission belts for problem-solving applications.

Gates manufactures V belts for speciality drives, synchronous timing belts that provide a solution for high-speed, high-horsepower drives and applications requiring accurate synchronisation. Other products manufactured include crankshaft dampers, tensioners and idlers for both accessory and synchronous drive systems.

Gates has manufacturing and research facilities in 20 countries and its products are sold directly to industrial and automotive original equipment manufacturers and through a network of 150,000 dealers worldwide.

Tomkins plc acquired Mectrol Corporation in December 2004.

Gates Mectrol is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane timing belts and motion-control components for the industrial markets. Gates Mectrol currently employs more than 180 people and operates manufacturing and sales facilities in Salem, New Hampshire, Pfungstadt, Germany, and Cuautla, Mexico.

Stackpole is a Canadian based manufacturer of highly engineered and technologically-differentiated powertrain components, systems and assemblies. The company’s mission is to be recognised as the world’s premier manufacturer of powertrain components, systems and assemblies.

Stackpole’s products include gears and sprockets, automotive pumps and planetary carriers primarily for use in automotive engines and transmissions. The company has more than 1,500 skilled employees at six operating facilities in Canada and the United Kingdom.