 Gates NYSE: GTES, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, introduces the worlds first wrapped V-Belt technology using Ethylene Elastomer EE compounds for original equipment manufacturers OEMs in the agriculture, forestry and heavy industrial markets. The launch of the Xtreme V-ForceTM Mega banded V-belt platform leverages Gates materials science and manufacturing process expertise to produce unique EE-based solutions that provide customers with increased performance and uptime, and extended operating temperatures. 