Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Applied Industrial Technologies distributes industrial MRO products, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries.

Applied Industrial Technologies
Applied Industrial Technologies is a value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and maintenance supplies. The company serves maintenance, repair, and operations end-users as well as original equipment manufacturers across diverse industrial markets, including aggregate, automotive, chemical, food and beverage, forestry, metals, oil and gas, and pulp and paper. With an extensive distribution network and technical service capabilities, operations include industrial product distribution, hydraulic and pneumatic system engineering, factory automation integration, custom rubber fabrication, process flow management, and comprehensive mechanical repair and rebuild services.
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Products and/or services of Applied Industrial Technologies
- Industrial Motion & Bearings: Distribution of industrial bearings, power transmission products, electric motors, speed reducers, and mechanical motion supplies. The offerings serve maintenance, repair, and operations end-users and original equipment manufacturers across diverse industrial sectors.
- Fluid Power Systems: Custom design, assembly, and distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic products, including cylinders, pumps, valves, power units, and filtration equipment. Services support machinery builders and plant operations requiring engineered fluid power solutions.
- Advanced Factory Automation: Solutions and hardware for industrial automation, including collaborative and industrial robotics, machine vision equipment, motion control systems, and digital technology integration. The division supports smart manufacturing and automated assembly processes.
- Specialty Flow Control: Distribution of fluid handling and process control equipment, including specialized industrial valves, pumps, process hose assemblies, and instrumentation. Products serve chemical processing, oil and gas, paper, and municipal process flow applications.
- Industrial Rubber & Maintenance Supplies: Supply and fabrication of industrial rubber products, belting, hose connectors, linear motion components, and general maintenance supplies. Technical teams offer field splicing, belt installations, and specialized storeroom management services.
- Maintenance Repair & Rebuild Services: Mechanical and fluid power repair services, including overhaul of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, gearboxes, and spindle assemblies. Technical specialists provide diagnostic testing, component reconditioning, and preventative maintenance programs.
Applied Industrial Technologies executive team
- Mr. Neil A. SchrimsherPresident, CEO & Director
- Mr. David K. WellsVP, CFO, & Treasurer
- Mr. Kurt W. LoringVP & Chief Human Resource Officer
- Mr. Richard M. WagnerChief Accounting Officer & Controller
- Mr. Ryan Dale CieslakDirector of Investor Relations & Assistant Treasurer
- Mr. Jon S. Ploetz J.D.VP, General Counsel & Secretary
- Ms. Julie A. KhoManager of Corporate Communications & Public Relations
- Joe MangiapaneManaging Director of Australia & New Zealand
- Mike R. AllenPresident of Applied Industrial Technologies, LP - Canada