Frequently Asked Questions

Given that virtually any application involving motion has the opportunity to utilize an Altra product, it should come as no surprise that we serve a large and diverse set of end markets. This broad-based exposure provides us with a well-rounded perspective and enables us to identify and collect best practices across industries and deploy solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. There are many key markets such as food processing, material handling, medical, robotics, energy, mining, heavy duty trucks, metal and turf and garden where Altra businesses have successfully been operating for years see (Altra Key Markets for more info).

Altra consists of 27 primary businesses reporting into 7 operating companies. Each of these operating companies is responsible for developing and executing strategy and utilizing the Altra Business System to drive continuous improvement.

For questions about a particular Altra product, please contact the Altra business unit that manufactures that product. For specific business locations, addresses and telephone numbers, please go to the Contact Us page.

Altra is known for its strong brand portfolio which includes Ameridrives, Bauer Gear Motor, Bibby Turboflex, Boston Gear, Delroyd Worm Gear, Formsprag Clutch, Guardian Couplings, Huco, Industrial Clutch, Inertia Dynamics, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Kilian, Kollmorgen, Lamiflex Couplings, Marland Clutch, Matrix, Nuttall Gear, Portescap, Stieber, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Thomson, TB Wood's, Twiflex, Warner Electric, Warner Linear and Wichita Clutch. The synergy of these brands creates a customer experience consistent with the high core values and standards that drive Altra's operations.

To learn more about the driving force behind the success of Altra Industrial Motion and its various businesses, and to learn about the origins of the Altra Business System, click here.

Altra's corporate headquarters are located in Braintree, MA USA. Altra's manufacturing, assembly and warehousing operations can be found in numerous locations around the globe.

You can view Altra's current financial results and historical data on the Investor Relations page.