Linamar Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. The company serves automotive and industrial markets through precision machined and assembled components, modules and systems. Its operations span North America, Europe and Asia, with additional facilities in South America and emerging markets, supporting a broad customer base in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, construction, agriculture and energy industries.
In its Mobility segment, Linamar designs and produces powertrain systems, driveline components and other modules for internal combustion and electrified vehicles. The company’s offerings include engine blocks, transmission and driveline assemblies, e-mobility systems such as electric drive modules and battery housings, as well as automated assembly cells for automotive production lines. Linamar collaborates with major global automakers on lightweighting, emissions reduction and advanced propulsion technologies.
The Industrial segment encompasses the design and manufacture of aerial work platforms, heavy equipment, material handling and mobile access solutions under brands such as Skyjack. Linamar also delivers complex sheet metal fabrication, roll forming and hydroforming services for industrial OEMs. Its integrated tooling and die business supports high-volume production across all markets, with capabilities in precision stamping, welding, casting and machining of large structural components.
Founded in 1964 by Hungarian immigrant Frank Hasenfratz, Linamar began as a small machine shop producing snowmobile axle housings in a Guelph basement. The company grew steadily through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, entering the public markets in the mid-1990s. Linda Hasenfratz, the founder’s daughter, took the helm as CEO in the early 2000s and has overseen Linamar’s diversification into new geographic regions and product lines, positioning the company for ongoing growth in electrification and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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