Gates Corporation Announces Release of 221 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts

DENVER, Feb. 21, 2017 -- Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive, and heavy-duty aftermarket products, today announces the release of 221 new part numbers across several categories of its Original Equipment (OE) quality automotive aftermarket products.

Highlights of the announcement include:

New Electric Heater Control Valves. Gates adds Electric Heater Control Valves to its already comprehensive heating and cooling product line and is now offering OE Exact and application-specific designs. This release includes 12 parts for import vehicles, including BMW, Audi and Jaguar. These valves are made of high-quality resins and corrosion resistant metal and undergo rigorous testing and inspections.

Expansion to the Power Steering Assemblies line. Gates adds 32 new pressure assemblies and 16 new return assemblies to its already robust line of assemblies. These assemblies come with everything needed for a complete repair, are tested to ensure a proper fit and exceed SAE J2050 performance requirements.

Expansion to the Emission Ventilation Hose and Pressure Regulator program with 16 new parts. With industry-leading coverage, Gates is your superior resource for problematic ventilation hoses on popular applications, many of which are only available from the dealer. Gates' emission products effectively restore the emission system to proper operation and performance. All parts are constructed from high quality materials for durability and maximum service life.

38 New Coolant Hoses added. These additions include 11 molded hose upper and lower hoses (including 7 import hoses), 6 small diameter hoses, 4 molded silicone hoses for heavy truck applications, and 15 new branched hoses covering 3.5 million Ford and GM trucks as well as almost 1 million import applications. Gates has the largest, most comprehensive OE coolant hose offering available to the Automotive Aftermarket, covering more vehicles than any competitor!

"Gates is committed to offering the most comprehensive aftermarket product lines for both import and domestic vehicles," said Todd Hack, Vice President Automotive Aftermarket. "We've dedicated ourselves to continuous product innovation and line expansion in order to consistently meet customer and market needs."

For more detailed information about new and existing Gates automotive aftermarket products, please visit Gates.com/automotive. For more information about Gates Corporation, please contact Jessica Lindner at 303-744-5306.

About Gates Corporation
Gates Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products. Our highly engineered products are critical components used in diverse industrial and automotive applications where the cost of failure is very high relative to the cost of our products. We provide a differentiated value proposition to our customers by offering a complete portfolio of premium product and service solutions for both replacement and first-fit applications across our targeted end markets, which encompass process and specialty, construction, agriculture, energy, transportation, and automotive. We sell our products globally under the Gates brand, which is recognized by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and installers as the premium brand for quality and technological innovation, a reputation which we have built for over a century since our founding in 1911.

As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions, as well as fostering long-term customer and employee relationships. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates employs over 14,000 people across 106 locations in 30 countries.

If it moves you, there's a good chance Gates has a part in it.
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SOURCE Gates Corporation