Organization and Nature of Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Operations

1. Organization and Nature of Operations

Headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (the “Company”, “Altra”, “we”, or “our”) is a premier industrial manufacturer of highly engineered power transmission, motion control and engine braking systems and components. Altra’s portfolio consists of 27 well-respected brands including Bauer Gear Motor, Boston Gear, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, TB Wood’s, Thomson, and Warner Electric. Altra has approximately 9,300 employees and over 50 production facilities in sixteen countries around the world.