Gates Corporation

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The former Gates Rubber factory, for many years a Denver landmark, is slated for demolition and commercial redevelopment
Gates Corporation World Headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

Gates Corporation, based in Denver, Colorado USA, is one of the largest non-tire rubber companies in the world.

It specializes in making belts, hoses and hydraulics for automotive and industrial purposes.

Formerly the Gates Rubber Company, it was founded in 1911 by Charles Gates, Sr. after he bought the The Colorado Tire and Leather Company for $3,500.

In 1996 it was purchased by Tomkins plc, a British-based engineering company.


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Gates Company website

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