Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies is a value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control and automation technologies. Founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1923 as The Ohio Ball Bearing Company, it has grown from a small regional distributor into a company serving MRO and OEM end users across virtually all industrial markets globally. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AIT.

The company distributes advanced motion, power and control products used in critical industrial infrastructure, alongside automation solutions and technical services intended to help customers improve productivity. Its technical domains span industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, power transmission and motion control, supported by specialised services, product knowledge and customer service teams.

Applied Industrial Technologies operates in sectors including manufacturing, food processing, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation. Its stated position rests on quality brands, comprehensive solutions and technical expertise, with an emphasis on helping customers operate safely and efficiently. Operations are global, with the company tracing its roots to Cleveland.