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Low-friction technology eliminates smearing in calendar bearings
Paper mills often experience problems in the calendar section where the paper is glazed between rolls. The bearings in these rolls need to operate in an environment of varying loads, ranging from virt…
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Speakers coach BSA members at annual meeting
ttendees at the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) 2003 annual convention April 26-30, 2003, in Pasadena, California, were coached on today’s toughest business topics — the economy, ethics and lea…
Canadian Belt Distributor Joins Ptda
Modular Belt Mfg. Inc. of Mississauga, Ont., is one of the newest distributor members of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) of Chicago.The association also added Advanced Rubber & …
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Finding What You Need
www.mro-esource.com SM-Cyclo Canada has launched a new website, www.smcyclo.com, that features a two-minute video clip that illustrates the Cyclo’s principle o…
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SKF Opens New Factory for Magnetic Bearings in Calgary
SKF Canada has opened a factory in Calgary for the production of magnetic bearing products. The 2,200 sq m facility houses Revolve Magnetic Bearings Inc. — SKF’s magnetic bearing production and produ…
Bsa Adds Craft Bearing as Member
Craft Bearing Company Inc. of Newport News, Va., a manufacturer of split roller bearings, has recently joined the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA).According to Jeff Pennetti, vice-president, “We …
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Distributors get insight into end-user needs at local conference
More than 130 members of the Canadian power transmission industry turned out for the second annual Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Canadian Conference May 22-24, 2003. The event was…
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Ball bearing line features broad product offering
RBC Bearings’ Nice Ball Bearings division has announced a comprehensive line of ground, semi-ground and unground bearing assemblies. The line includes inch dimension, radial, angular contact and thrus…
25th Annual Bearing/Pt Industry Event Set for August
The Ontario Bearing and Power Transmission Industry will hold its 25th annual Resort Weekend and Golf Tournament from Aug. 22 to 24, 2003. This year’s festivities will take place at the Grand Georgian…
Simpson Group Continues Expansion
S.B. Simpson Group Inc. of Burlington, Ont., has purchased industrial distributor Kingsway Industrial Supplies Services Ltd. of Peterborough, Ont. Kingsway is a general line industrial distributor, an…
Learn more about ceramic and linear bearings
Specific training on linear bearings and ceramic bearings is now available. The Bearing Specialists Association has added a section on linear bearings to its In-House Training Guide, and a new Educati…
New guide helps employers with military leave policy
Ottawa, ON — Following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on September 11th, 2001 companies from acr…
LED firm names Canadian rep
Port Perry, ON — LEDtronics has appointed Edwin Taylor as its new sales representative for Canada. He has more tha…
Falk picks Orange Peel
Milwaukee, WI — The Falk Corporation has acquired Orange Peel Rotating Shaft Guards of Cedarburg, Wisc. Falk is a…
PTDA adds service provider spotlight to annual convention
Chicago, Ill. — The Power Transmission Distributors Association’s 2003 Convention will feature a new Service Provi…
Thomas & Betts plans $125 million public debt offering
Memphis, Tenn. — Thomas & Betts Corporation plans to offer and sell $125 million of senior, unsecured notes. It wi…
New air hose is designed for heavy duty applications
Toronto, ON — A new series of hose products from Goodyear Canada’s Engineered Products division is designed specif…
U of T engineering students showcase international development efforts
Toronto, ON — The University of Toronto chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) recently showcased the projects…
PT sales marched forward in March
Chicago, Ill. — The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released the March 2003 trend data for…
Survey shows less than half of Toronto companies had SARS contingency plans
Toronto, ON — The Toronto Board of Trade is doing all it can to help the business recovery process in the city, sa…
