Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a prominent global distributor and service provider of industrial motion and control technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1923, the company has expanded significantly, operating around 600 locations and 12 distribution centers across several countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Australia. With fiscal 2024 sales reaching $4.5 billion, AIT offers over 9.2 million SKUs from more than 4,000 manufacturers.
The company specializes in a variety of products, including bearings, power transmission products, fluid power components, specialty flow control products, and automation technologies. AIT also provides value-added services such as engineering, design, systems integration, and comprehensive after-market repair and maintenance. With a strong market presence in fluid power equipment distribution and industrial supplies wholesaling, AIT focuses on optimizing customer equipment performance and supporting industrial infrastructure through its technical expertise and customized solutions.