Linamar Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, that specializes in precision-machined components and assemblies for both the automotive and industrial sectors. With a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, Linamar supplies a broad range of engineered products, including powertrain and driveline systems, e-mobility solutions, as well as aerial work platforms and industrial equipment under its Skyjack brand.
The company’s core business activities are organized into several operating segments. Its Mobility Technology Solutions segment produces highly engineered parts such as engine blocks, transmission cases, chassis modules and electric motor housings for leading original equipment manufacturers. The Skyjack segment designs and manufactures scissor lifts and boom lifts for the construction and maintenance industries, while its Industrial Technology Solutions arm delivers hydrostatic lawn mowers, aerial platforms and other specialty equipment. Linamar also invests in automation and robotics to support customer requirements for flexible, high-precision assembly lines.
Linamar has established a broad geographic footprint with manufacturing and engineering facilities across North America, Europe, Asia and South America. This global presence enables the company to serve a wide array of customers, ranging from major automotive OEMs to Tier 1 suppliers, as well as clients in agricultural, off-highway, mining and general industrial markets. Key markets include Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, China and India, where Linamar continues to expand its capabilities in both internal combustion and electric vehicle components.
Founded in 1964 by Frank Hasenfratz, Linamar has grown from a small machine shop into one of Canada’s largest industrial exporters. Linda Hasenfratz, having joined the company in the early 1990s, now serves as Chief Executive Officer and has guided Linamar through significant technological and geographic expansion. Under her leadership, the company has prioritized lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and investment in research and development to drive innovation in cleaner, more efficient mobility and industrial solutions.
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