Gates Unveils NaviGates – Drives Parts Cataloging Online

DENVER--Gates Corporation today unveiled NaviGates, an innovative new online parts application database that enables users to easily search Gates complete line of OE quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or part description – all that is required is an Internet connection. With the widespread availability of broadband access, Gates is reshaping the way parts catalogs are being distributed and used in the automotive aftermarket industry.

“Technology improvements are enabling us to dramatically change the way we deliver catalog information. Today, there are new online applications for distributing our content that we believe are more dynamic, efficient and effective.” said Lisa Henkel, Manager of Product Data Services. “We also believe that by providing real-time access to the latest parts and application information available from Gates we will continue to drive increased demand for the products we offer in the marketplace.”

The next-generation NaviGates replaces Gates eCAT+ online catalog and, for the first time, provides application information for virtually any vehicle cataloged by Gates. This includes passenger cars and light trucks, medium/heavy-duty trucks, buses, refrigeration units, farm tractors, lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, ATV’s and much more. NaviGates also gives users access to the Gates industry-leading VIN Decoder, product photos, routing diagrams, tech tips, training videos and promotional materials. The new NaviGates application can be downloaded by visiting www.gatesnavigates.com.

About Gates

Gates Corporation (www.gates.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial and automotive products, systems and components with operations in 25 countries. Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major industrial and automotive market, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf Region. Gates is part of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins plc, a global engineering group listed on both the London (TOMK) and New York (TKS) stock exchanges, and with revenue of $5.5 billion in 2008. Tomkins plc has over 33,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and owns some of the best-known brands in their respective markets.