Chris Gates, Director of Manufacturing and Engineering

Chris Gates wears many hats in his role at ALTEX and his multitude of responsibilities ensures ALTEX consistently produces the highest quality products. Since graduating from Rose-Hulman with a degree in mechanical engineering, Chris has been an integral part of ALTEX’s growth for the last 15 years.

Chris oversees the manufacturing operations and engineering departments of both the Westfield and the Nogales, Mexico facilities, and is involved in many parts of the process, from engineering to quality assurance to sales. Chris uses his dedication to continuous improvement, quality systems, and lean manufacturing processes to create a roadmap for ALTEX that allows the company to remain a highly efficient custom manufacturing facility.