Gates Corporation to Expand North American Power Transmission Business with Acquisition

Gates to acquire the belts business from The Timken Company

DENVER, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE:GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the belts business from The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) including select manufacturing assets. Terms were not disclosed.

Gates is an industry leader in power transmission belt solutions across a wide range of industrial, automotive, and mobility markets and applications. Timken's belts business is a North American-based belts manufacturer serving industrial and mobility markets and applications. Both companies serve the OEM and aftermarket channels, and this acquisition will bring Gates additional market presence.

Tom Pitstick, President, Americas at Gates said, "Gates is expanding customer access and opportunities in priority markets, such as the industrial OEM and aftermarket channels, as well as the power sports segment of our mobility business unit. The acquisition of the belts business from Timken broadens our channel and application coverage."

This transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Gates and the belts business of Timken will continue to operate as separate entities until the transaction closes.

About Gates Industrial Corporation

Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse aftermarket channel customers and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across three major geographies: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia Pacific. For more information visit gates.com.

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Contacts

Media

Name: Raquel Fuentes

Email: Raquel.Fuentes@Gates.com

Investors

Name: Rich Kwas

Email: Richard.Kwas@Gates.com

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