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
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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
The rotating lightning conductor: new guide roller from igus protects against sparks
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components with the purpose to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded the range of self-lubricating and maintenance-free xiros® guide rollers to include a dissipative variant made of … [Read more...] about The rotating lightning conductor: new guide roller from igus protects against sparks
Reassessing grooves in bearings and wear pads
Vesconite Bearings is exploring new engineering design methods, including reducing or eliminating grooves, where possible, in industrial and marine applications. Vesconite’s bearing materials are internally lubricated so, when replacing … [Read more...] about Reassessing grooves in bearings and wear pads
Seven-year-old workboat repair leads to 24-seal order
Thordon Bearings has confirmed it has secured contracts to supply 24 TG100 propeller shaft seals to Drydocks World-Dubai and Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding and Repair yards for installation to six UAE Navy vessels. Each quad screw ship will operate a … [Read more...] about Seven-year-old workboat repair leads to 24-seal order
SKF receives grant from European Commission for new processing plant
SKF has been awarded a EUR 1.62 million grant from the European Commission to install and operate a stand-alone processing plant for the regeneration of industrial oils in Tudela, Spain. The project will use the innovative Double Separation … [Read more...] about SKF receives grant from European Commission for new processing plant
Emerson Bearing Boston rolls out motion transmission components
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, has expanded their bearing line of motion transmission components known as Track … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston rolls out motion transmission components
WRAS approves Vesconite’s Hitemp 150
A wear-resistant bearing material produced by Vesconite Bearings, Hitemp 150, has been certified for drinking water use by the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS). WRAS is an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and … [Read more...] about WRAS approves Vesconite’s Hitemp 150
