Gates Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing industrial and automotive drive belts, as well as fluid power products. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, the company was founded in 1911 by John Gates Initially starting with the production of V-belts for automobiles, Gates expanded its business through technological innovation and strategic acquisitions, becoming a leading enterprise in global transmission systems. In 2014, the company was acquired by the British investment firm Blackstone Group but continues to operate independently.