Success is no stretch for The Gates Rubber Company, a leading manufacturer of automotive and industrial belts and hoses. A subsidiary of the UK's Tomkins plc, Gates has three product groups: Automotive OE (original equipment), automotive replacement, and hydraulic and industrial hoses and connectors. The company's lines include specialty products for auto racing, marine, off-road, and snowmobile applications. Sister companies include Stant (engine and steering components), Trico (windshield wiper blades), and Schrader-Bridgeport (fluid-control components).