Since 2015, SKF has decreased its manufacturing carbon footprint by 36% and is already operating two carbon neutral factories. Now SKF has announced its aim to achieve a fully carbon neutral manufacturing footprint by 2030. The 2030 target will cover SKF’s own manufacturing operations, i.e. (more...)

When it comes to selecting wear resistant tribo-polymers, the user is spoilt for choice at Igus. To find the right iglidur material for the appropriate application, Igus has now developed a new compact analogue configurator for 39 standard iglidur materials. Using overlay cards, the user can (more...)

Super precision bearing specialist, The Barden Corporation is celebrating the first year anniversary of the company’s acquisition by precision bearing manufacturer, HQW Precision GmbH. The past year has seen both companies brought together in partnership, with customers benefitting from the (more...)

2020 is BNL's 50th anniversary. In 1970 we introduced the BNL moulded plastic bearing to the market. Over five decades, our products have developed from simple bearings, into innovative, integrated bearing solutions that offer so much more than just smooth rotation and excellent wear rates. Back (more...)

By controlling energy usage, BNL contributes to both the sustainability of the environment and the longevity of the company’s business. Energy utilisation in manufacturing is a significant and rising cost in the production of goods. In a typical injection moulding company, over 65% of the (more...)

Klüber Lubrication has acquired the TRAXIT International. The purchase agreement includes all assets of the company including the international subsidiaries. With this acquisition TRAXIT Group becomes a further division of the Klüber Lubrication Group. TRAXIT provides the wire drawing (more...)

SKF has developed a power train for the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, capable of generating 2MW, being developed by Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power. SKF has been supplying bearings and components to Orbital since 2011 but has now taken a further holistic step in its technical (more...)

Kingston Engineering is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke power screws. Based in Hull, the company offers a vast selection of materials and specifications designed to suit customers’ requirements. With a history dating back to 1919, Kingston Engineering has specialised in (more...)

The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has reached an agreement to acquire Beka Lubrication, a leading global supplier of automatic lubrication systems, for approximately $165 million. The company serves a diverse range of industrial sectors (more...)

RA Rodriguez says the addition of the McGill product range to its portfolio will enhance its ability to provide custom-made bearings to OEMs serving the aerospace sector. Regal’s McGill speciality bearings have been specified by the aerospace industry for more than 60 years to reduce weight, (more...)