Fersa Group officially announces the purchase of 100 percent of the North American company PFI Group, Inc., parent company of Perfect Fit Industries (PFI Bearings). With the acquisition, the Spanish multinational bearings specialist Fersa aims to … [Read more...] about Fersa Bearings acquires 100% of PFI Bearings
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SKF plain bearings used in world’s longest suspension bridge
Bearings from SKF are playing a key role in a record-breaking engineering project – the world’s longest suspension bridge, which recently opened in Turkey. The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge spans a distance of more than 4 km across the Dardanelles Strait … [Read more...] about SKF plain bearings used in world’s longest suspension bridge
Michell Bearings secures PTFE conversion at Sir Adam Beck Hydropower Station
Michell Bearings has secured an order from ANDRITZ Hydro Canada to provide three sets of PTFE thrust pads for the Sir Adam Beck I hydropower station. Situated close to Niagara Falls and operated by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the station diverts … [Read more...] about Michell Bearings secures PTFE conversion at Sir Adam Beck Hydropower Station
Fersa Bearings lays first stone of new technological campus
Bearing manufacturer Fersa Bearings is building a new engineering and innovation laboratory for the Fersa Group in Zaragoza, Spain. The foundation stone for “Fersa Lab” was laid on 25 February 2022. With an investment of 14 million euros, the new … [Read more...] about Fersa Bearings lays first stone of new technological campus
NKE Austria has a new Managing Director
Bearing specialist NKE Austria GmbH has a new Managing Director: Matthias Ortner, previously the Deputy Managing Director, was appointed Managing Director of the Steyr-based bearing manufacturer with effect from 2022. "In this role, Matthias … [Read more...] about NKE Austria has a new Managing Director
Teflon composite bearings now available as twin pillow block linear rail assembly
Save time and energy by ordering one or more Minuteman TM M-SRBT Twin Pillow Block Linear Rail Assemblies from LM76. Recognized by engineers, machine builders, and retrofitters, the Minuteman TM Series of Teflon composite bearings from LM76 are … [Read more...] about Teflon composite bearings now available as twin pillow block linear rail assembly
CERATIZIT acquires remaining shares in Stadler Metalle
CERATIZIT S.A. will take over the remaining 50% of shares in Stadler Metalle on 1 March and will thus become the sole owner of the company, which specializes in the trading and processing of secondary raw materials. For CERATIZIT, which belongs to … [Read more...] about CERATIZIT acquires remaining shares in Stadler Metalle
Dodge Industrial announces David Gilbert as new president
Dodge Industrial, Inc. – an RBC Bearings company and leading manufacturer of bearings, gearing, and power transmission components – has announced that it has named David Gilbert as its new president effective immediately. Gilbert joined Dodge nearly … [Read more...] about Dodge Industrial announces David Gilbert as new president
Set for growth: igus names 5 new Vice Presidents for North America
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has selected a new leadership team for its North American business unit in Providence, Rhode Island. The North American leadership group now includes: Tom Miller, Vice President … [Read more...] about Set for growth: igus names 5 new Vice Presidents for North America
30-year-old propeller shaft bearings still in operation
A Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker is helping to keep shipping moving on the Great Lakes throughout the winter with a set of Thordon Bearings’ propeller shaft bearings that were fitted more than 30 years ago. Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) … [Read more...] about 30-year-old propeller shaft bearings still in operation
