Manufacturer of mechanical power transmission components and motion control products for various industries.
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a diverse array of electromechanical power transmission and motion control products. These products cater to various applications across both high-volume manufacturing processes and non-manufacturing sectors. The company operates through two principal segments: Power Transmission Technologies (PTT) and Automation & Specialty (A&S).
Under the Power Transmission Technologies (PTT) segment, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. offers a comprehensive range of couplings including gear, diaphragm, disc, and elastomeric couplings, alongside miniature and precision couplings. They also provide universal joints, mill spindles, and shaft locking devices under well-known brands like Ameridrives, Bibby, Guardian, and Stromag. Additionally, this segment manufactures clutches, brakes, electromagnetic clutches, and gears marketed under various respected brands such as Industrial Clutch, Stieber, Twiflex, and Boston Gear.
The Automation & Specialty (A&S) segment focuses on delivering rotary precision motion solutions such as servo and stepper motors, precision linear actuators, and electronic drives under the Kollmorgen brand. It also offers miniature motors and motion control products including brush and brushless DC motors through its Portescap brand. This segment further enhances its product line with linear motion components such as bearings, guides, screws, actuators, and sensors under the Thomson and Nook brands, enabling seamless conversion of rotary motion to linear motion.
Headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. operates globally, serving customers across North America, Europe, China, and other parts of Asia. Originally incorporated as Altra Holdings, Inc. in 2004, the company rebranded to Altra Industrial Motion Corp. in 2013 to better reflect its expanded portfolio and global presence in the electromechanical power transmission and motion control sectors. Altra remains committed to innovation and quality, driving advancements in industrial automation and enhancing operational efficiencies for a wide range of industries worldwide.