Founded in 1923 as The Ohio Ball Bearing Company in Cleveland, Ohio, Applied Industrial Technologies has grown from a small regional distributor into a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, and automation technologies. For more than 100 years, the company has served as the premier provider of advanced motion, power, control, and automation solutions to critical industrial infrastructure, building a reputation on quality brands, comprehensive solutions, and dedicated customer service.
Today, Applied Industrial Technologies is a public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AIT) and operates globally, serving MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets. The company's leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge help customers optimize operations and improve productivity. With a rich heritage of leadership in distribution and a commitment to technical expertise, Applied connects customers with the products, services, and expertise needed to keep operations running safely and efficiently across industries including manufacturing, food processing, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation.