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To us, technology is not everything. Ideas we create may be an amalgamation of nature, culture and technology - a complex combination of creative elements. That is how we work in this new era of creativity. What shall we call it? Perhaps, "Sugoikotonics"?

The performance tuning market is one of the fastest growing and highly profitable segments in the automotive replacement industry today. Car enthusiasts are spending increasing amounts of money each year on engine modifications. Gates presents an excellent opportunity to tap into this sector with tremendous turnovers with a premium quality Extreme Performance Timing Belt. High performance engines modified for increased output would require a superiorly strengthened timing belt such as this to form an all-rounded, cohesive package as well as offer the ultimate in valve-train and engine protection. Owners of cars with meticulously modified engines will find no greater peace of mind than with a Gates Racing Extreme Performance Timing Belt. This belt is crafted in Japan with the finest quality materials and easily identified by its blue colored cover material.

From this modest beginning Gates Corporation, formerly known as The Gates Rubber Company, has grown into one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial and automotive belts and hoses, plus a host of related products. The company charted the course for its future success in 1917 when John Gates, Charles' brother, invented the rubber and fabric V-belt. It was a huge success and within a decade Gates established itself as the world's largest manufacturer of V-belts, a title it still holds today. In the years that followed the company aggressively expanded its product line. Today, Gates serves customers in the industrial and automotive markets with a full line of belt and hose products.

In November 2004, two leading belt manufacturers joined forces when Mectrol's urethane belt business was acquired by the Gates Corporation. The newly formed company, Gates Mectrol, has three manufacturing locations, all of which have achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. Gates Mectrol has sales and applications engineering support in every major market through its own sales organization, its Gates Unitta joint venture and its partner fabricators.

The world leader in the polyurethane timing belt industry sets higher standards with new state of the art products. BRECOflex CO., L.L.C. timing belts, pulleys, accessories, and flat belts are scientifically designed and manufactured for undeviating precision and quality. It is our mission to provide our customers with outstanding products and technical support to meet their highest expectations. BRECOflex CO., L.L.C. offers the most extensive range of polyurethane timing belts in the world with more than 100 tooth configurations. Our Application Engineers provide free design assistance to ensure the best product selection and correct sizing of your timing belts.

Since the foundation in 1943,our company has accumulated know-how for all kinds of materials from natural and synthetic rubber to TPE (thermo plastic elastomer) based on rubber processing technologies. We pursue to develop new products to respond our customer's need in various industries with our advanced technologies and equipment. We will continue to contribute to creation of comfortable society as an Eco-friendly company in the 21st century, by "industry ,society, and life", with the flexible viewpoint responding to changing trends.

Bando USA is the North and South American sales, marketing and manufacturing subsidiary of Bando Chemical Industries. Bando Chemical Industries, with 17 plants in 15 countries, is headquartered in Kobe, Japan and is a global leader in advancing the technology and development of all brands of neoprene and urethane transmission products. Bando is a leader in the production and distribution of world class power transmission belts to both industrial and automotive OEMs as well as an international network of industrial distributors and automotive aftermarket suppliers. Quality, Service and Value are the foundation of the Bando philosophy.