Gates rubber company Gates' 1967 sales reach $346 million. RMN Ap 14, 1968 p.32 $3 million slated for research to create new products and new jobs. Post Ap 14, 1968 Sec.J p.l Gates acquires Avsco Inc. by merger with Leer Jet. 1968 To construct plant in Arapahoe county. Post D 26, 1968 p.1 Research and new products are key to their success. RMN Ja 26, 1969 p.18B