About Linamar
Linamar Corporation operates as a diversified global manufacturing company. Segments The company operates through two segments, the Transportation and the Industrial, which are further divided into five operating groups – Machining & Assembly, Light Metal Casting, Forging, Skyjack and Agriculture. The company’s Machining & Assembly, Light Metal Casting and Forging operating groups focus on precision metallic components, modules and systems for powertrain, driveline and body and chassis systems designed for global electrified and powered vehicle and industrial markets. The company’s Skyjack and MacDon companies are noted for mobile industrial and harvesting equipment, notably aerial work platforms, telehandlers, draper headers and self-propelled windrowers. Transportation This segment principally engages in machining and assembly for the automotive industry and other global vehicle markets, both on and off-highway, which involves long-run processes for longterm contracts. The company develops its manufacturing processes to include multiple component assemblies, and develop its product design capabilities as well. Industrial This segment primarily consists of 2 individual business units within Canada and a third operational manufacturing facility in Europe that supports both. These are known as Skyjack Inc., MacDon Industries Ltd., OROS Division respectively. In the case of each, their operations entail fabrication, welding, paint and assembly of OEM branded product which they distribute to the market place. In 2019, the company completed an expansion of its OROS Division in Hungary. Skyjack is the major step outside the traditional Auto and CV machining and assembly business on a long-term strategic path towards becoming a global diversified manufacturer. The division designs, manufactures and sells mobile products, such as scissor lifts (both compact and rough terrain), vertical mast lifts, booms and telehandlers. Its products are sold primarily to construction equipment rental companies. The Skyjack brand is known worldwide in the AWP market for its operation and dependability. Skyjack manufactures its products at two sites based in Guelph, Canada and European production requirements were localized into the company’s OROS Division in Hungary. In addition, the company manufactures various private label agriculture and industrial equipment assemblies for external customers. Transportation The Transportation segment derives revenues primarily from the collaborative design, development and manufacture of precision metallic components, modules and systems for global vehicle and power generation markets. The Transportation segment manufactures precision-machined components and assemblies that are used in transmissions, engines and driveline systems. Its focus on transmissions is centered on gears, transmission cases, shafts, shaft and shell assemblies, clutch modules and clutch subcomponents, valve bodies, pumps, planetary gear assemblies and housings/covers. In the driveline systems segment, the core product areas are power transfer units, rear-drive units, and engineered gears. In addition, the company has developed systems, such as the eAxle that could be used in Hybrids or EVs. Additionally, the Light Metal Casting group could supply body/structural and chassis products that are also applicable to EV/HEVs, as well as conventional ICE-powered vehicles. The Transportation segment also manufactures key components, systems and modules for today’s modern engine. The primary engine components it manufactures are cylinder blocks and assemblies, cylinder heads and complete head assemblies, camshaft assemblies, connecting rods, flywheels, fuel rails and fuel body/pumps. In addition, it has the capability to provide fully assembled niche engine programs. The principal customers of the Transportation Segment are OEMs with operations in North America and their suppliers, including Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. This segment operates worldwide and serves automotive OEM and commercial vehicle customers. History Linamar Corporation was founded in 1966. The company was incorporated in 1966.
