Jim Mugford has been appointed President and Global Head of Sulzer’s electromechanical services business. Jim will be responsible for driving Sulzer’s strategy, growth and profitability for electromechanical services worldwide and creating synergies … [Read more...] about Sulzer appoints new Head of Electro Mechanical Services
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Timken to host Investor Day in NYC
The Timken Company will host an Investor Day conference for representatives of the investment community in New York City on Friday, May 19. The conference is scheduled from 12:00pm to 3:30pm ET. The event will feature presentations by Richard G. … [Read more...] about Timken to host Investor Day in NYC
Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Global industrial supplier Schaeffler is exhibiting a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the oil & gas industry at the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), taking place May 1-4 at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas. OTC is the world’s … [Read more...] about Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Government support for Thordon Bearings
The Canadian government has signed a procurement agreement with Thordon Bearings for the supply, installation and commissioning of two SeaThigor shaft seals for the Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Hudson. The product and service contract is … [Read more...] about Government support for Thordon Bearings
Timken bearings at AISTech 2017
What can steel producers do to compete more effectively in today’s marketplace? Using the latest bearing technology to keep critical equipment running longer is one idea that The Timken Company will showcase at AISTech 2017. AISTech—the premier … [Read more...] about Timken bearings at AISTech 2017
How do you use the igus bearing product selector?
There are hundreds of iglide bearing options for different industries and applications, including automotive, medical equipment, agriculture, and beyond. IGUS created the iglide Product Selector to help customers find the perfect bearing for your … [Read more...] about How do you use the igus bearing product selector?
Vesconite Hilube stern tubes and rudder bearings
Two South Korean fishing vessels installed Vesconite Hilube stern tubes and rudder bearings at Port Louis dry dock, Mauritius, last month and the month before. The vessels, with a gross tonnage of 441t and 578t, came into the port separately, with … [Read more...] about Vesconite Hilube stern tubes and rudder bearings
Schaeffler’s new Vice President of Corporate Communications
Thorsten Möllmann (49) took over as Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Schaeffler Group on April 1, 2017. He will additionally serve as the Schaeffler Group’s press spokesman and will report to Christoph Beumelburg, Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Schaeffler’s new Vice President of Corporate Communications
SKF tackles counterfeit bearings in Pune, India
As a part of SKF India’s commitment to offer genuine and reliable products to its customers, the company supported police authorities during the enforcement actions in Pune city on Monday – April 3, 2017 and seized about four and half thousand … [Read more...] about SKF tackles counterfeit bearings in Pune, India
SKF on bearing trends: Part 3
This is the third installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 3. APPLICATION-SPECIFIC ENGINEERING From cryogenic pumps to wind turbines, among other critical equipment applications, focused engineering scrutiny of … [Read more...] about SKF on bearing trends: Part 3