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By reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new visions, Heico has grown from a single business to over 50 separate companies using a strategic acquisition policy in only 30 years. The Heico Companies holds a various portfolio specialized in construction, industrial services and manufacturing. Their fundamental operations are classified into platforms: Pettibone L.L.C, Heico Metal Processing Group, Ancra Group and Heico Construction Group. Based in Ense, Westphalia, Germany, Heico is well known for providing the highest standards of bolt security to a worldwide customer base. Read more >>

Romax, the global leader software, analysis and services for gearbox, bearings and driveline systems, and number six globally for bearings and bearing components, alongside the ZWZ Group, the top 100 enterprise for mechanical parts in china, announced last month the partnership on building a global bearing simulation technology center which will produce many different bearing with different bearing components. This agreement is a symbolization of a new stage of partnership between Romax and ZWZ Group. This symbolization will produce a considerable influence on the technological progress of the two companies. Read more >>

There's no doubt that Rolling Bearings can prove to be an expensive investment over time. But is there a smarter way to buy? The final decision to make a purchase on a bearing is much more cost-effective when you take into account the whole life costs, also known as the total cost of ownership. Basically, you must consider what it will cost you over the life-span of the product, not just at the initial purchase. This is definitely a preferable alternative if you’re interested in making your dollar work for the long-term and saving some money over time. Read more >>

Fifteen years ago, Nord-Lock Ltd joined Nord-Lock Inc. as fully owned businesses that resulted in the starting point to becoming an international group. Joining of two companies happens a lot of times in this industry because business want to reach out to the most customers as possible. Since then the company has grown in more territories, which has become an important part in building key relationships and supplying value to their customers and partners. Read more >>

The Components Division of the Liebherr Group has made its appearance on the American Tunneling Market since the delivery of the first thrust bearing for the Robbins Company’s tunneling machine. To be the only manufacture to provide a specific part for aircraft is great because you know all parts will be ordered from your company. The two-row roller bearing with a diameter of 2,500 mm guarantees dependable shield rotation of the thrust machine over the entire tunnel length. The thrust bearing’s dependability is essential in tunnel construction because replacing tunneling is very complex and costly. Read more >>

There are three main types of steel that makes up a steel fastener. These are: stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel. Each type of steel has its own purpose, but today’s focus will be on the stainless steel fastener. Stainless Steel Fastener manufacturers have been in the industry for a very long duration. This type of fastener has a lot of applications and are well known due to its durability and effectiveness. Read more >>

In the market of aircraft's, two well-known names are Boeing and Airbus. While Airbus already have midsize aircraft's, Boeing is seeking to establish their presence with midsize airplanes. Boeing aircraft parts are widely used and known throughout the world, so it comes to no shock that Boeing is planning their next move. Read more >>

Satellites are crucial to our society and the world today, and has allowed us to greatly enhance our knowledge and communication. Without satellites, we would not be able to predict the weather, navigate ourselves with GPS navigation, or have a multitude of images of our planet. Satellites are extremely important, but they are also extremely expensive as well. A problem that has existed in the cost is getting the satellite launched. Not only is the launch costly, but the launch is also difficult with smaller satellites. Read more >>

News was recently released that in Northbrook, Illinois there will be held the largest auction for fasteners manufacturing equipment within 30 years. This is scheduled for February 14-16. Many people are excited for this auction as they will find a lot of information they need. This auction will be proudly held by and as announce by the PPL Group. The PPL group are known as a family company that tend to create maximum liquidity for businesses. Of course, with transition by structuring innovative transactions such as property, plant and equipment acquisitions and disposition, also machinery and equipment acquisition and acquisition for complete manufacturing facilities including real estate. Read more >>

The world’s leading specialist in drilling, lifting and subsea solutions provider, Huisman, has just announced that they will be working on producing the world’s largest bearings components. Huisman will begin work on the bearings at their production facility in China. 30 meters in diameter, the bearings are being developed for the world’s largest Tub Cranes which are themselves are being current constructed for Heerema’s new semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir. This was born out of necessity as traditional Tub Cranes use bogies or large wheels for their slew system whereas the Huisman designed cranes are using large bearings of their own design which are all manufactured in-house. Read more >>

Move over lead bearings, there’s a new sheriff in town. MAHLE Engine Components, a German automotive supplier, has developed a new lead-free bearing system out of polymer for heavy-duty truck engines. This new system combines the newly developed engineered polymeric coatings with a state of the art lead-free bearing linings which promises several advantages over existing bearings. With the new heavy-duty diesel engines slated to start using the new lead-free bearings this year, the product development programs have already been in the works for additional applications. Two major engine manufacturers have begun production of the lead-free bearing systems this summer at the MAHLE’s facility in Atlantic, Iowa. Read more >>

Igus Bearing Inc. is a company that started in 1964. They work as a supplier of complex technical polymer components. It is has been growing drastically from 40 employees in 1985 to 2950 in 2016. Their main goal is to provide companies with innovative polymer materials. This is mainly to develop products that are unique and creative solutions. They offer 24 hour on site technical support. They offer late shipping options, they have many rewards and benefits and are always seeking high customer satisfaction. They have recently developed a new linear axis dry line has been produces by Igus. It was recently presented in 2016. Since the production of this new axis. The compact low profile is now suitable for quick handling and position. This is especially practical in . This is especially practical in dry environments. Read more >>