Gates Corporation wins Friends of NACAT award.

Gates supports NACAT’s education and training initiatives.

For automotive aftermarket training information, visit:
gates.com/autotraining

The automotive manufacturer was recognized by the North American Council of  Automotive Teachers (NACAT) for its educational contributions to the organization.

The annual award is given to a company that is active in supporting NACAT in its mission to promote, update, and improve automotive service education.

Citing Gates strong educational offerings, tools, and online resources, Patrick Brown Harrison, president of NACAT, presented the award to Gates North America Training Manager Bobby Bassett.

“Gates appreciates NACAT’s educational efforts and is happy to support the organization,” said Bassett. “We know that providing automotive educators with resources and learning platforms like Tools for Schools is extremely important for improving and advancing our industry.”

In addition to Tools for Schools, Gates offers several other automotive education resources, including Gates Performance Center, which features self-directed online courses.

For more information about Gates automotive aftermarket training,
please visit www.gates.com/autotraining.

For more information about Gates Corporation, please contact Mari Jane Panek at 303.744.4533.

Gates Corporation (gates.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial and automotive products, systems and components, with operations in 30 countries. Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major industrial and automotive market, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Gates is part of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins Ltd., which is owned by a consortium comprised of Onex Corporation and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Tomkins 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.