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The eBearing News
For the Year 2010
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9 August, 2010
WBA partners work to stop counterfeit bearings
Manufacturers join distributor associations, organize information and raids.
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6 August, 2010
Sikorsky teams with Timken Aerospace
Includes bearing inspection and reconditioning across Australasia.
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5 August, 2010
Cooper receives £256,000 wind energy grant
Governments duel over wind energy incentives.
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3 August, 2010
U.S. Navy report spreads blame for LPD17 problems
Failed bearings and bent cranks plague next-gen warships.
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2 August, 2010
Timken-XEMC venture delivers first bearings
Advanced wind turbine bearing production in China ramps up.
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30 July, 2010
SKF India sales and profits improving
Projects continued strength in automotive and industrial.
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29 July, 2010
SKF opens Solution Factory in Montigny, France
11th opening in 18 months spells successful program.
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27 July, 2010
Schaeffler establishes structure for going public
Schaeffler GmbH expected to issue shares in 2011.
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26 July, 2010
AAXICO and HCH Bearing form joint venture
U.S. aircraft industry supplier teams with key Chinese bearing manufacturer.
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23 July, 2010
Federal-Mogul opens Shanghai HQ and Technical Center
Commits to China's automotive OEM market.
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22 July, 2010
Ives receives BSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Served as BSA counsel since 1966.
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20 July, 2010
Aurora Bearing joins SEMA
Leverages high-performance market presence.
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19 July, 2010
Schaeffler introduces stiffer wind turbine bearings
TRBs paired with CRBs address spherical-only limitations.
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16 July, 2010
Miba opens Sinter plant in McConnelsville
Adjacent H/D engine bearing plant expands, goes lead-free.
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15 July, 2010
GGB moves into fluid film bearings
Largest polymer plain bearing manufacturer leverages up.
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13 July, 2010
Saint-Gobain divests Advanced Ceramics to CoorsTek
Includes Cerbec bearing ball operations.
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12 July, 2010
Sargent Aerospace expanding in Tucson
Anticipating strong growth in aerospace, land and submarine work.
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8 July, 2010
Dixie Aerospace now sole Rexnord aerospace distributor
Covers PSI, Shafer roller, Tuflite composite bearings.
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7 July, 2010
U.S. ITC rules SNR is still SNR
NTN acquisition may eventually change things, but not yet.
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6 July, 2010
Garlock Sealing files bankruptcy over asbestos claims
GGB Bearing and other EnPro divisions not involved.
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5 July, 2010
ITC issues status report on fourth ball bearing dumping duty review
Court-ordered interim report; comments due in August.
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2 July, 2010
Supreme Court declines to hear SKF CDSOA appeal
Free speech issue passes, but other CDSOA challenges remain.
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30 June, 2010
Midpoint Bearing celebrating 25th anniversary
Distribution and service warehouse adds fourth location.
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28 June, 2010
Arnold Magnetic and Lawrence Livermore in magnetic bearing development pact
Targeting flywheel energy storage with advanced passive magnetic bearings.
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25 June, 2010
Japan seeks $250 million duties against U.S. for zeroing
WTO's retaliation duty approval is likely to include bearings.
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23 June, 2010
SKF supplying axlebox seals to Indian Railways
Lands largest-ever single seal contract ever awarded.
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21 June, 2010
AVIC and Harbin Bearing in joint venture
Precision aerospace also points to wind energy for state-run producer.
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18 June, 2010
Timken expands wind energy application lineup
Bearings, gear systems, seals, lubrication systems and more.
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16 June, 2010
U.S. ITC levies new dumping duties on ball bearings
From France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK.
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14 June, 2010
NSK introduces ES1 stainless bearing steel
Follows Schaeffler's Cronitect as superior by expensive alternative to 440C.
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11 June, 2010
Trade court sends ball bearing decision back to ITC again.
Finds deep flaws in antidumping duty review's methodology and assumptions.
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9 June, 2010
NSK setting up large-bearing division in China
Companies scramble to meet large-bearing demand.
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7 June, 2010
SKF wins trade court battle to stop Commerce duty liquidation
Court repeats that 15 day delay is unlawfully short.
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4 June, 2010
General Bearing posts strong first quarter results
Sales and profits jump, customers pay their bills.
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2 June, 2010
U.S. may soften domestic sourcing requirement for bearings
DoD considers 50% cost threshold more reasonable in today's world.
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31 May, 2010
Russia hits Chinese bearing steel with antidumping duties
Domestic industry exerts protectionist pressure as demand weakens.
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28 May, 2010
Boca Bearings adds industrial lubricants and coatings
High-end products specifically target demanding applications.
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26 May, 2010
SKF opens Global Technical Center in Shanghai
Joins Solution Factory for more technical design and support.
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24 May, 2010
Americas bearing market should recover before Europe
Lag to downside equals upside lag as North America strengthens.
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21 May, 2010
Kaydon expanding Sumter, closing Mocksville
Aggressive investment in Sumter offsets need for Mocksville.
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19 May, 2010
Xibei Bearing continues to falter
Sales lag, losses continue, China state funding wanes.
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17 May, 2010
NSK wins PSA supplier quality award
One of 14 honored by Europe's second-largest automaker.
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14 May, 2010
SKF posts strong first quarter 2010 results
Future bright as profits rebound on higher manufacturing levels.
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12 May, 2010
BSA elects 2010-2011 officers
Bearing Specialists Association's Annual Convention wraps up.
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10 May, 2010
Timken falls off Fortune 500 list for 2010
Loses sales by divesting Torrington to JTEKT/Koyo.
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7 May, 2010
Euro Bearings Spain becomes exclusive KDF distributor
Key industrial bearing producer expands market reach.
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5 May, 2010
SKF opens wind energy service center in Shanghai
Leveraging advanced systems available in other markets.
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3 May, 2010
RBC and Peer settle trademark and copyright suits
Dating to 2006 over 1600 series bearings and others.
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30 April, 2010
NRB Bearings plans 20% compound growth
Via aggressive investment strategy and more focus on exports.
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28 April, 2010
Qingdao claims 400,000+ counterfeit bearings stopped
Port in Shandong targeting enforcement effort.
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26 April, 2010
Trans-Pacific Aerospace continues in startup mode
Plans to be first certified manufacturer of spherical aircraft bearings in China.
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23 April, 2010
SKF opens two bearing plants in India
Delayed Haridwar and Ahmedabad now online.
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21 April, 2010
LORD names Sikorsky to distribute elastomeric bearings
Leverages Helicopter Support's international aftermarket network.
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19 April, 2010
Minebea Thai bearing plant qualified by Boeing
Becomes only special process bearing plant outside Japan.
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16 April, 2010
Bicycle bearing innovator Phil Wood dies at 83
Popularized modern maintenance-free cartridge bearing.
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14 April, 2010
NKE 2009 results reflect wind energy strength
New headquarters and facilities backstop 2010 growth plans.
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12 April, 2010
Timken closing Gambrinus Bearing
Long-expected shutdown notice finally arrives.
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9 April, 2010
FAG releases aftermarket hub and bearing catalog
North American branded line expands SKUs and coverage.
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7 April, 2010
AST seeking acquisitions
Next phase in growing bearing wholesale / distribution businesses.
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5 April, 2010
EU trade retaliation request against U.S. goes to arbitration
Dumping duties on ball and roller bearings a key issue.
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2 April, 2010
Peer launches TILLXtreme ag bearings
Patent pending design is zero maintenance.
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31 March, 2010
SKF adjusts Gothenburg production and workforce
Variety of choices for employees as demand continues slow.
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29 March, 2010
Pacamor Kubar wins DSCR Gold Medal
Third year running for U.S. precision bearing manufacturer.
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26 March, 2010
Amedica patents ceramic-on-ceramic bearings
Potential process advance for traditional bearings.
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24 March, 2010
Auburn launches new ball thrust bearings
Auburn Groove adds metric 2900 series.
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22 March, 2010
China bearing manufacturing in the 12th Five Year Plan
Increasing focus likely on growth, technology, foreign ownership.
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19 March, 2010
China bearing industry in short profile
In eastern coastal region, Zhejiang dominates.
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17 March, 2010
IMO opens South Carolina bearing plant
German slewing ring manufacturer sees wind turbine opportunities.
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15 March, 2010
Two indicted in New York crane collapse
Owner blamed for repairing failed slewing ring bearing on the cheap.
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12 March, 2010
Kaman acquires Allied Bearings Supply
Extends reach to greater Oklahoma area.
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10 March, 2010
AST Bearings receives ISO 9001:2008
Commitment to continuous quality improvement, bettering ISO 9001:2000.
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8 March, 2010
VW recalls 200,000 cars in Brazil for bearing grease issue
2009 and 2010 model New Gol and Voyager produced through June 2009.
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5 March, 2010
SKF celebrates UK centenary
Presence in 1910, manufacturing since 1911.
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3 March, 2010
Timken shifts resources to H/D truck aftermarket
Adds positions after strong 2009 sales growth.
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1 March, 2010
Dettloff retires, Jeppesen steps in to head SKF USA
And Bill Diggory gets the 2010 HD Aftermarket Hall of Fame Award.
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26 February, 2010
Schaeffler reorganizing for outside investment
Another key step toward Schaeffler/Continental merger.
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24 February, 2010
Kaman Aerospace shuffles senior management
Patterson moves up to head Specialty Bearings.
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22 February, 2010
New Emerson Bearing division for pumps, compressors, oil field
Continues targeted focus on industry subgroups.
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19 February, 2010
Nadella enters North American market
Moving to direct distribution beyond Europe.
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17 February, 2010
Synchrony lands $10 million financing
Magnetic bearing manufacturer continues to grow.
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15 February, 2010
Schaeffler India expands, adds R&D center
INA adding clutch and water pump bearings.
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12 February, 2010
China Wind Systems lists on NASDAQ
First bearing manufacturer since RBC.
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10 February, 2010
Industrial Distribution shuts down, restarts
Economic downturn apparently claims another industry publication.
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8 February, 2010
Spyraflo launches miniature mounted bearings
Value-added solution targets design, manufacture and service.
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5 February, 2010
W.M. Berg relocates to Wisconsin
Shared facility closer to Rexnord parent headquarters.
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3 February, 2010
Ukraine Vinnitsa bearing plant in limbo
May become state-run, may remain closed.
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1 February, 2010
Manufacturers band together fighting counterfeits
Problem rises as economy falls, counterfeiters get sophisticated.
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29 January, 2010
Crank bearing failures plague Navy's newest ships
Four of five already have major repairs, including USS New York.
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27 January, 2010
NN closing Tempe plant
All Whirlaway operations now in Wellington, Ohio.
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25 January, 2010
U.S. ITC rules on China TRB dumping duties
CPZ wins calculation appeal, drops from 92% down to 24%.
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20 January, 2010
RBC receives $8.4 million in clean energy tax credit
Houston plant will increase wind turbine bearing capacity.
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19 January, 2010
Kaydon receives $1.8 million in clean energy tax credit
Milwaukee plant will add wind turbine bearings.
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18 January, 2010
Torrington becomes Koyo Bearings USA, names Hopkins President
JTEKT/Koyo strengthens automotive via $330 million acquisition.
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13 January, 2010
Koyo Dodworth plant fined £35,000 for hazmat violations
Claimed UK's second-largest case of cutting fluid mist exposure.
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12 January, 2010
$33 million bond issue supports FAG Joplin wind bearing expansion
Also sets 7-year employment and pay bogeys.
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11 January, 2010
DFARS clarifies origin requirements for subcomponent bearings
Domestic sourcing extended to subcomponent level and beyond.
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6 January, 2010
Motion Industries acquires BC Bearing Engineers
Major acquisition adds 53 branches in Canada and NW U.S.
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5 January, 2010
SKF cutting 450 more jobs
Cost reductions still needed in unstable global economy.
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4 January, 2010
Napoleon Engineering breaks ground on new facility
New Brownfield location will consolidate three plants.
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