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The eBearing News
For the Year 2008
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31 December, 2008
Auto slowdown hits key forging supplier
Meadville sees wheel hub bearing production decline.
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30 December, 2008
Federal-Mogul axing 8,600 jobs
17.2% of the workforce will go in 2009.
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29 December, 2008
China details October 2008 bearing exports
Economic slowdown continues to show in official data.
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24 December, 2008
Koyo plans Blythewood expansion
No new jobs producing wheel bearings but also none lost.
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23 December, 2008
ACL Bearings lands bailout financing
Averts potential engine bearing shortage for Australian OEMs.
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22 December, 2008
Timken extends holiday layoff in Canton
Additional 200-300 workers on two-week layoffs.
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18 December, 2008
Timken Altavista continues to slow
Wheel bearing demand follows truck and SUV sales off a cliff.
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17 December, 2008
Russia investigates pricing abuse in bearing steel
Prices didn't decline in parallel with world markets.
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16 December, 2008
Emerson acquires System Plast
More industrial bearings come under Emerson Power Transmission.
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15 December, 2008
Oilite Bearings UK in bankruptcy receivership
Economic downturn forces sale of Ipswitch bearing producer.
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12 December, 2008
INA Spartanburg layoffs follow Irapuato opening
Unable to compete in dismal auto industry.
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11 December, 2008
NN closing Kilkenny bearing ball plant
Production will shift to other European facilities.
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10 December, 2008
SKF cutting workforce by 6%
Automotive will take the brunt; other sectors fare better.
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9 December, 2008
Timken shifting Tyger River toward wind turbine bearings
U.S. production helps offset primary venture in China.
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8 December, 2008
Serbia continues effort to privatize FKL bearing
Russian company makes only recent offer.
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5 December, 2008
More cutbacks loom for INA Llanelli
Automotive-dependent UK plant loses work to Slovakia.
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4 December, 2008
General Dynamics acquiring AxleTech
It is indeed a small world.
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3 December, 2008
SKF will supply Suzlon wind turbine bearings
New Indian plant scheduled to be online in 2009.
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2 December, 2008
China details September 2008 bearing exports
Economic slowdown exacerbates seasonal drop.
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1 December, 2008
General Bearing reports third quarter 2008 results
Higher sales hurt by rising costs and weak dollar.
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25 November, 2008
Layoffs hit Timken St. Thomas
Canadian plant dependent on automotive cuts workforce 14%.
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24 November, 2008
Zhou's adds Nachi bearings
Distribution arm of Chinese bearing manufacturer diversifies.
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21 November, 2008
NN reports third quarter 2008 results
First time ever for weakness in all geographic markets.
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20 November, 2008
Schaeffler opens INA/FAG factory in Irapuato
Mexico location considered key to competing in North America.
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19 November, 2008
Greenbrier reports fiscal 2008 results
Synergy from Roller Bearing acquisition to appear this year.
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18 November, 2008
UK industrial output falls
Metal products fall 4.3% from September to October.
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17 November, 2008
Minebea reports second quarter 2009 results
Exchange rates hurt internal efforts to soften impact from slowing sales.
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14 November, 2008
SKF India puts new Haridwar small bearing plant on hold
Large bearing plant in Gujarat remains on track for mid-2009 startup.
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13 November, 2008
Schaeffler seeking options for excess Conti shares
Skittish shareholders jumped at chance to dump Conti.
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12 November, 2008
Timken acquires Extex
Aerospace aftermarket now with 2,000 PMAs.
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11 November, 2008
U.S. manufacturing activity plummets in October
Hits lowest level since 1982, as export activity also breaks down.
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10 November, 2008
RBC building wind turbine bearing plant in Houston
Despite Ike delays, plant expected online by April.
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7 November, 2008
Orion celebrates 40th anniversary
Hydrodynamic bearing maker shrugging off slow markets.
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6 November, 2008
Continental results and forecasts plunge
Schaeffler acquisition target faces hard times.
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5 November, 2008
Paris Motor Show highlights wheel hub power
Future electric vehicles show bearings a key design criteria.
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4 November, 2008
SKF moving automotive seals from Elgin
Sector weakness sees U.S. and Mexican plants take over production.
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3 November, 2008
DXP and Kaydon make Forbes Best 200 list
DXP in at #2 in only its second year.
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30 October, 2008
Groundbreaking for Timken in China
Joint venture will produce wind turbine bearings by 2010.
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29 October, 2008
Kaydon reorganizes management
Focusing on fast-growing wind power and international.
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28 October, 2008
SKF India reports third quarter 2008 results
Sales up but weaker automotive, tighter margins loom.
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27 October, 2008
Federal-Mogul reports third quarter 2008 results
Major restructuring looms as bearings' gross drops to 4%.
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24 October, 2008
ISO 10317:2008 metric TRB standard issued
First update to roller bearing designations since 1992.
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23 October, 2008
Koyo and NSK win dumping duty review
ITC must consider impact of ball bearings imported without duties.
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22 October, 2008
SKF reports third quarter 2008 results
Strong showing includes flat automotive.
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21 October, 2008
NSK, SKF in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Eighth and ninth years for selection to long-term performance group.
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20 October, 2008
Timken PSC St. Clair adds Ford transmission parts
Aids diversification as PSC tracks auto industry slowdown.
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17 October, 2008
U.S. industrial output falls at 62-year record pace
Declines spread across Eurozone and Japan, but China advances.
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16 October, 2008
China details August 2008 bearing exports
Average value rises 3% from July.
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15 October, 2008
Schaeffler cutting production, contract workers
Slumping auto industry continues to take its toll.
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14 October, 2008
Boca fills out full ceramic bearing lineup
Sizes down to 3mm from specialty ball bearing company.
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13 October, 2008
RBI opens bearing plant in China
New Wuxi facility consolidates two.
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10 October, 2008
India restarts HMT Bearings divestment effort
Six years under government life support nets little private interest.
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9 October, 2008
Timken releases new industrial bearing maintenance manual
Request print copy or download PDF from Timken website.
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8 October, 2008
Climax names Bannon as National Sales Manager
Industry veteran joins fast-growing manufacturer.
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7 October, 2008
New Way names Coulston as National Sales Manager
Air bearing producer ups marketing and sales efforts.
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6 October, 2008
Kaman acquires Industrial Rubber and Mechanics
Industrial Distribution business expands to Puerto Rico.
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3 October, 2008
'Think NSK' campaign unveiled
Tagline targets designers, distributors, end users.
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2 October, 2008
New owner for Ryder-Heil Bronze
Century-old bearing company will remain in Bucyrus.
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1 October, 2008
NTK Frankfort plant expanding
Japanese automakers in US still pushing for components.
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30 September, 2008
China details July 2008 bearing exports
Monthly and year-to-date numbers climb dramatically.
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29 September, 2008
Clevite's online bearing education updated
eLearning gets first major update since 2005.
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26 September, 2008
FAG delivers Beijing Great Wheel bearings
3200mm spherical roller bearings are the largest of their kind.
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25 September, 2008
Pacamor Kubar gains certifications
Specialty instrument bearings all AS9100:2004 and FAA TSO-C149.
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24 September, 2008
SKF opens 10th bearing factory in China
Demand continues to outstrip domestic capacity in China.
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23 September, 2008
BNL Thai bearing plant online
Asian market demand for polymer bearings continues to grow.
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22 September, 2008
Schaeffler claims victory in Continental acquisition
Conti will remain public, but Schaeffler gets all synergies.
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19 September, 2008
Timken Wuxi bearing plant adds capacity
Addressing demand for large industrial bearings.
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18 September, 2008
Federal-Mogul will cut 4,000 jobs
Out of Chapter 11 and back in trouble again.
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17 September, 2008
Brammer profits spike 53%
Strong growth for leading European bearing and PT distributor.
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16 September, 2008
WTO sets public hearing on U.S. use of zeroing
Potential bearing industry game-changer with Japan.
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15 September, 2008
ThyssenKrupp expanding PSL Bearing plant in Slovakia
Demand for large industrial and wind energy bearings outstrips supply.
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12 September, 2008
Bearing Man Group now BMG
Leading African distributor group seeks streamlined identity.
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11 September, 2008
U.S. Commerce adjusts ball bearing dumping duties
Covering Japan, Germany, France, Italy, and UK.
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10 September, 2008
NTN introduces light weight hub bearing
Advanced manufacturing reduces weight and environmental impact.
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9 September, 2008
Revolvo moving to Yorks Park
Outgrows Studley location but stays near Birmingham.
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8 September, 2008
Climax acquires Cleveland Sales
Shaft and collar producer acquires old line mounted bearing company.
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5 September, 2008
FAG axial drive hub units reaching production
Orbital forming allows cost-effectiveness and weight loss.
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4 September, 2008
KBI in sale / leaseback of Sandusky bearing plant
Four months post-auction, former Delphi facility provides cash flow.
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3 September, 2008
Transporter fire destroys Penske Indy cars
Wheel bearing failure suspected in two recent transporter losses.
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2 September, 2008
SKF acquires GLO from Metaldyne
Oft-acquired operation produces CV joints in Italy.
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30 August, 2008
RBC reports first quarter 2009 results
Growth initiatives holding, but inventory builds apace.
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29 August, 2008
Japan maintains retaliatory tariffs on U.S. bearings
CDSOA program gives even after repeal, and the WTO takes away.
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28 August, 2008
China subsidizes wind energy bearings
Program seeks to end the need for foreign components.
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27 August, 2008
NRB focusing beyond automotive
Industrial and export sales targeted for growth.
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26 August, 2008
NTN expands bearing plant in Japan
BRICs markets demand drives automotive bearing sales.
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25 August, 2008
Timken reports second quarter 2008 results
Record sales, but higher costs and capacity constraints linger.
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22 August, 2008
Zinc alloys gain ground for bearings and bushings
ZA-12 becoming material of choice for high loads and low speeds.
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21 August, 2008
U.S. Commerce recalculates Koyo antidumping margins
Appeals exhausted, 2004 duties are now being applied.
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20 August, 2008
General Bearing reports second quarter 2008 results
Higher costs overwhelm income from strong sales gains.
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19 August, 2008
Koyo opens Dubai operation
Targets higher profile Middle East presence.
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18 August, 2008
RBC names Rayball as H/D manager
Former F-M H/D manager set to tackle RBC's Class 8 woes.
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16 August, 2008
Fire damages Federal-Mogul Bimet bearing plant
Gdansk factory suffers extensive damage.
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15 August, 2008
NTN in China rail bearing joint venture
Nanjing facility will employ 200, jump start with government relationship.
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14 August, 2008
Federal-Mogul Greenville workers approve new contract
Engine bearing plant regains givebacks from 2004.
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13 August, 2008
Minebea reports first quarter 2009 results
Yen / dollar squeeze, sales stumbles trigger share price drop.
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12 August, 2008
U.S. cast parts industry turmoil
Automotive dependence causes increasing pain for key bearing industry partners.
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11 August, 2008
Former Torrington HQ will live on as courthouse annex
Courthouse saga mirrors Litchfield's bearing manufacturing history.
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8 August, 2008
Gamet Bearings notches 40% sales gain
Sub-micron precision machine tool bearings in demand.
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7 August, 2008
Kaman reports second quarter 2008 results
Specialty Bearings continues to lead sales and earnings.
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6 August, 2008
Kaydon reports second quarter 2008 results
It's all in the wind for record results and growth.
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5 August, 2008
NN reports second quarter 2008 results
Industry bellwether improves; industrial gain beats automotive woes.
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4 August, 2008
Rulmenti Barlad adds Anadolu Rulman investment
Romanian producer puts $800k in Turkish partner.
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31 July, 2008
U.S. Commerce 20th antidumping duty review of China TRBs
Peer gets 59.41%, Timken triggers all-other recalculation.
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30 July, 2008
NRB deploys Vicote cages
Polymer-based coatings replace metal plating.
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29 July, 2008
WTO sets compliance review of U.S. zeroing
Japan hopes to end duties on ball and roller bearings.
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28 July, 2008
Timken acquires Boring Specialties
Builds Steel unit's value-added offerings.
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25 July, 2008
Schaeffler moves to acquire Continental
INA/FAG parent would leverage manufacturing with high-tech electronics in Germany's largest acquisition this year.
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24 July, 2008
China tightening foreign investment restrictions
Bearings fall under "national strategic industry" controls.
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23 July, 2008
SKF reports second quarter 2008 results
Record sales and profits on industrial and service strength.
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22 July, 2008
SPM introduces Bearing Checker
Condition monitoring advances to shock pulse measurement.
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21 July, 2008
Timken layoffs at Dahlonega
Falling truck and SUV sales hit needle bearing plant.
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17 July, 2008
MRSE launches Heald grinder controllers
The Dorian Gray effect for your ID/OD grinders.
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16 July, 2008
Rulmenti Barlad plans bearing plant in India
Kombassan continues to push international boundaries.
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15 July, 2008
U.S. Commerce initiates dumping duty reviews
Japanese manufacturers display strong customer support.
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14 July, 2008
U.S. bearing manufacturing continues strong
But PTDA report shows weaker Canadian production.
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10 July, 2008
SKF accelerates Glasgow plant shutdown
U.S. auto sector demand continues to weaken.
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9 July, 2008
Kaydon bearings on Phoenix Mars Lander
Thin-section robotic arm bearings working 171 million miles away.
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8 July, 2008
Timken releases new Bearing Selection Guide
Version 3.0 offers more data and more ways to use it.
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7 July, 2008
BSA sets new Fall Meeting date
Chicago meeting moves ahead one week.
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3 July, 2008
Babbitt Bearings celebrating 65th
Family-owned business moving toward third generation.
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2 July, 2008
Iljin opens wheel hub bearing plant in China
Supplying automotive OEMs in China.
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1 July, 2008
RBC acquires PIC Design
Small manufacturer / distributor joins Other operations.
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30 June, 2008
BNL building plant in Thailand
Continues aggressive manufacturing expansion for polymer bearings.
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27 June, 2008
Revolvo will supply Thai cement plant
Customer's Internet search turns into high-profile sale.
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26 June, 2008
SKF acquires Peer Bearing
A year later, reality catches up to the rumors.
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25 June, 2008
Miba building Sinter Group operation in U.S.
McConnelsville heavywall bearing plant gets a neighbor.
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24 June, 2008
Golden Horse Steel Ball comments on the industry
Bearing ball producer able to pass on cost increases.
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23 June, 2008
SKF investing $73 million in Puebla
Production expanding, shifting from U.S. and Germany.
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20 June, 2008
Koyo plant evacuated in bomb scare
UK workers unearth WWII armor-piercing ordnance.
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19 June, 2008
GGB launches new bearing material
Truck kingpin bearings first application.
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18 June, 2008
SKF gives Russian rail bearing plant details
Greenfield facility in Tver' will come online in 2010.
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17 June, 2008
Bearing makers in top 100 automotive suppliers
Automotive News ranks 100 largest OEM vendors for 2007.
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16 June, 2008
2007 Census of U.S. bearing manufacturing now available
CIR MA332Q to those in the know; now in Excel format only.
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12 June, 2008
Mahle acquires Clevite Mexico
Continues restructuring North American thinwall engine bearings.
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11 June, 2008
SKF supplying bearings for Beijing Olympics wind turbines
Goldwind building 43 1500kW turbines at photogenic venue.
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10 June, 2008
China releases bearing export data
From 2004 to date.
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9 June, 2008
QBC launches new website
Includes catalogs and storefront with price & availability.
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6 June, 2008
SKF ramps up Dalian investment
Facility's large bearing production will more than double.
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5 June, 2008
Bill would alter U.S. trade penalty implementation
Supporting America's Manufacturers Act draws fire.
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4 June, 2008
Rotek expanding production
Slewing ring bearings in strong demand worldwide.
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3 June, 2008
SKF moves SNFA Charfield to Stonehouse
Expected consolidation; U.S. treats SKF UK as a single entity.
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2 June, 2008
Ceradyne acquires downhole bearing rights
Ceramic design claims state-of-the-art in oil drilling bearing.
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29 May, 2008
Brammer acquires Tecnoforniture
Extends growth-via-acquisition to eastern Italy.
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28 May, 2008
Taiwan bearing exports up 17%
Now ranks sixth among industrial export categories.
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27 May, 2008
RBC granted injunction against SKF
Court sides with RBC in SKF handling of Nice bearing line.
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26 May, 2008
Rolex set to acquire Latin American forging producer
Key bearing component supplier leapfrogs India into America.
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22 May, 2008
Hindustan Aeronautics hit for improper bearing purchases
Inventory writedown runs to a third of related losses.
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21 May, 2008
GGB begins polymer bearing production in China
Second Asian market plant inaugurated.
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20 May, 2008
Timken continues Lincolnton plant investments
Major product line changeover costs get local grant support.
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19 May, 2008
Schaeffler manufacturing bearings in Vietnam
Stable, growing market attracts investment following WTO ascension.
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15 May, 2008
SKF India reports first quarter 2008 results
Sales up but higher costs hold back profits.
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14 May, 2008
BSA elects Durston President
2008 officers seated at annual convention.
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13 May, 2008
Timken launches production in China
New aircraft and precision bearing plant comes online.
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12 May, 2008
Timken begins bearing production in Chennai
Export-targeted plant adds to capacity for large industrials.
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9 May, 2008
Precision RPM brings Gamet Bearings to North America
UK bearing manufacturer names Authorized Distributor.
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8 May, 2008
Schaeffler breaks ground again in China
Plant for large industrials added to FAG Rail in Yinchuan.
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7 May, 2008
Dynaroll expands in California
New 42,000 square foot facility in Sylmar.
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6 May, 2008
NTN boosts SNR ownership to 51%
French bearing manufacturer finally under the umbrella.
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5 May, 2008
Iljin will manufacture bearings in South Carolina
Weak dollar attracts investment for large industrial bearings.
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1 May, 2008
CDSOA FY2008 available payouts listed
U.S. bearing industry has more than $42 million currently available.
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30 April, 2008
Bearing failure ignites recycling center fire
Blaze destroys business, underlines importance of maintenance.
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29 April, 2008
Subaru suspends 2.5 turbo sales
Contamination causing engine bearing failures.
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28 April, 2008
FAG branded wheel bearings launch in U.S. aftermarket
Aggressive branding effort targets higher margin sales channel.
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24 April, 2008
General Bearing posts 2007 results
Sales up, income down slightly, but cash flow improves.
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23 April, 2008
Kolbenschmidt opens U.S. R&D center
Auburn Hills builds on, consolidates key development efforts.
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22 April, 2008
Greenbrier acquires RBI from SKF
Rail bearing reconditioner extends Greenbrier vertical integration.
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21 April, 2008
Government bailout saves ACL Bearings
Sole Australian engine bearing producer struggles to survive.
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18 April, 2008
Federal-Mogul Blacksburg workers end strike
Wages rise in post-bankruptcy contract reopening.
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17 April, 2008
Proton Savvy recall over wheel bearing contamination
All 34,000 cars built from 2005-on involved.
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16 April, 2008
McGill hits 2 million hour safety milestone
250 workers without lost-time incident in over 4 years at Monticello.
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15 April, 2008
EBC and Brenco in Russian rail bearing joint venture
Latest entry in high-growth market will leverage the best connections.
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14 April, 2008
Schaeffler invests more in Barden U.K.
Additional output for aerospace and superprecision bearings.
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10 April, 2008
NTN building plant for large bearings
Wind turbines and construction equipment behind demand.
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9 April, 2008
SKF India reports 2007 results
Sales and profits both climb despite general market weakness.
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8 April, 2008
Miba Bearings lands Ohio incentive package
Heavywall plant expansion will add truck engine bearings.
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7 April, 2008
Abramovich acquires 50% of European Bearing
Wealthy oligarch steps back into Russian business deals.
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4 April, 2008
Emerson closes Sealmaster Aurora plant
Another bearing industry chapter closes.
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3 April, 2008
Lark joins Bearing Technologies
Industry veteran will oversee sales and marketing.
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2 April, 2008
Brammer acquires CBS Rotary Power
Consolidates bearing distribution leadership in UK Midlands.
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1 April, 2008
Woodex Bearing expands production
Floorspace for MECO shaft seals almost triples.
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31 March, 2008
NSK - ABC joint venture plant opens in India
NSK becomes first Japanese bearing manufacturer in India.
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27 March, 2008
Ukraine's Kharkov HARP adds large cylindricals
Competing now with Russian manufacturers up to 400mm OD.
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26 March, 2008
FAA repeats AD for Eurocopter main rotor bearings
Some emergency replacements found not performed in 2006.
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25 March, 2008
Ricciarelli named to head SKF Canada
Lindhe retires after 40 years.
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24 March, 2008
Schaeffler divests Rege Motorenteile
Private equity takes over automotive engine parts supplier.
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20 March, 2008
EnPro acquires Sinflex Sealing in China
Taking rapid steps to expand China presence in 2008.
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19 March, 2008
Bearing-related topics at industrial conference
Lean, Reliable & Lubed in Nashville May 20-22.
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18 March, 2008
SPZ Group taking foreign investment
Russian bearing manufacturing group in rare move.
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17 March, 2008
Timken adds North American CM offerings
Value-added services address advanced customer requirements.
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13 March, 2008
RBC acquires A.I.D. and BEMD from AMSG
Aerospace component coverage and capacity widen.
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12 March, 2008
Kaman acquiring Industrial Supply Corp.
Continues to add focus on bearings and PT distribution.
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11 March, 2008
SKF acquires QPM aerospace steel
Expands type-certified airframe coverage to North America.
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10 March, 2008
China's state-run bearing manufacturers told to merge
Repeated efforts stalled by provincial infighting.
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6 March, 2008
NIBC acquires GRW Bearing
Private equity snags another German manufacturer.
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5 March, 2008
BNL debuts new website
Design navigates customers' information demands.
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4 March, 2008
RBC shares hit hardest by January market pullback
NN fares best short-run, worst year-on-year.
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29 February, 2008
Timken awarded VAATE bearing materials project
U.S. advanced turbine program key focus of multilevel initiative.
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28 February, 2008
Maanshan Fangyuan Slewing Ring expanding
Growing wind energy market continues to attract production.
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27 February, 2008
Wheel bearings limit Nano top speed to 70kph
Tata's low-price car involves size and engineering tradeoffs.
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26 February, 2008
Luoyang Bearing acquisition fails
Troubled state-owned manufacturer finances prove impenetrable.
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25 February, 2008
Bearing Technologies acquires North Coast Bearings
Seeks to leverage key aftermarket synergies.
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21 February, 2008
Timken reports fourth quarter, fiscal year 2007 results
Industrials set records while automotive struggle continues.
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20 February, 2008
Federal-Mogul exits bankruptcy
But weak auto parts market means other difficulties.
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19 February, 2008
HCH named Toshiba bearing vendor
Chinese choice breaks from traditional sourcing model.
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18 February, 2008
Neapco acquires Ford driveshaft business
Wanxiang division goes Tier 1 and is first ex-Visteon acquisition.
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14 February, 2008
Chery gives Schaeffler two vendor awards
Key Chinese automaker rewards massive Taicang expansion.
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13 February, 2008
Commercial Solutions appoints Sauze as COO
Canadian bearing distributor boosts management team.
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12 February, 2008
Bearings Specialty acquires Machine Parts and Drives
Expands northeastern U.S. market presence.
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11 February, 2008
DXP acquires Rocky Mountain Supply
Continues growth-by-acqusition in bearings and power transmission.
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7 February, 2008
Former NDH Bristol bearing plant sold
Becomes the area's largest real estate transaction.
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6 February, 2008
Motion Industries acquires Shuster Bearing
Distribution business a key draw, no changes planned.
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5 February, 2008
Schaeffler introduces 20 products at NAIAS
Fuel efficiency via drivetrain friction control takes center stage.
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4 February, 2008
Harbin Bearing launches vast expansion program
State-run producer could double its manufacturing floorspace.
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31 January, 2008
EC initiates China fastener dumping investigation
EU manufacturers allege domestic industry eroded by sales below cost.
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30 January, 2008
Standard Locknut names Lagenkamp VP/COO
Move follows Ollie Martens becoming President.
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29 January, 2008
Siemens acquires Morgoil bearing parent Morgan
U.S. company had been family-owned since 1888.
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28 January, 2008
SKF completes S2M acquisition
Becomes leading magnetic bearing producer.
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24 January, 2008
India approves NSK distribution subsidiary
Wholly owned business will handle industrial and distributor sales.
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23 January, 2008
Too few U.S. manufacturers export
NAM report shows insularity is extremely high-risk.
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22 January, 2008
Wanxiang plans massive Chongqing plant
China's largest auto parts maker adds more R&D and production.
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21 January, 2008
THK Rhythm building bearing plant in Thailand
Builds on mid-2007 Rhythm acquisition from Carlyle.
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17 January, 2008
MAHLE closing Caldwell engine bearing plant
Victim of slumping auto industry, overcapacity, Dana hangover.
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16 January, 2008
KRW and BWK deny Rulmenti Barlad link
Acquisition reports baseless, says German bearing manufacturer.
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15 January, 2008
SKF cuts deeper at Fontenay
French production too costly, shifts to China.
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14 January, 2008
Russia moves to shut down bearing counterfeiters
Organized crime infects aviation service parts.
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10 January, 2008
Wafangdian City named China's Bearing Capital
Recognition for heavily concentrated manufacturing area.
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9 January, 2008
Rulmenti Barlad acquiring German bearing manufacturer
KRW is second recent acquisition move by Romanian bearing company.
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8 January, 2008
FIT Bearings wins web address action against Ningbo Flight
U.N. WIPO finds Chinese bearing company guilty of cybersquatting.
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7 January, 2008
SKF shuttering Glasgow hub bearing plant
Will no longer manufacture automotive hubs in the U.S.
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4 January, 2008
Fang named President of Timken China
Gresh moves to Asia-Pacific planning role.
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3 January, 2008
JBIA visits Shandong for counterfeit bearing talk
Continues years-long series of educational interventions.
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2 January, 2008
Timken and XEMC to manufacture bearings in China
Ultra-large-bore wind power turbine shaft bearings.
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