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  As newly implemented global custom tariffs and the economic circumstances begin to reshape the landscape of the bearing and power transmission industry, businesses across the supply chain are left with one pressing question: “How do we adapt—and thrive—in this new era?” At the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings 2025, we are bringing together experts, innovators, […]

  Q1 2025 Net sales:MSEK 23,966 (24,699) Organic growth:−3.5% (−7.0%), driven by lower market demand across regions and industries, except for aerospace showing continuous growth. Adjusted operating profit:MSEK 3,233 (3,303). Continued strong price/mix contribution, driven by pricing actions and active portfolio management, as well as good cost control which largely offset the lower volumes. Adjusted […]

  Wind turbines are pivotal to renewable energy production, yet maintaining their complex systems presents unique challenges. The Vigilant is a remote condition monitoring solution that integrates ultrasound and vibration analysis to address these challenges, offering a simplified and effective approach to wind turbine maintenance. The importance of predictive maintenance in wind turbines Wind turbines […]

  I-care Group wins Factory Innovation Award 2025 for its wireless sensor system, transforming factory reliability and digital integration. I-care Group, the global leader in predictive maintenance, has been awarded the Factory Innovation Award 2025 for the Software | Digital Transformation of the Factory category at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial […]

  The past decade has been one of strong growth for us, but 2024 brought its share of challenges. While many bearing manufacturers faced steep declines, we managed to hold our ground, seeing no rise but also avoiding a downturn despite tough market conditions. It wasn’t easy, but by staying agile and adapting to market […]

  It was late on a Wednesday evening when the message appeared in Chris Napoleon’s email. The question was straightforward: “Can you support the manufacturing of a bearing cage made from Teflon-coated glass fabric?” The simple answer was yes, absolutely. Napoleon Engineering Services had perfected the process years ago to support the high demand for […]

  Over the last few years, NTN Europe has made significant investments, with more to follow, in order to modernise its Italian production site based near Turin. The work already carried out has enabled us to align the manufacturing processes and adopt the same quality standards as those applied by NTN in Japan. By adopting […]

6th International FVA-Conference for Bearings Rolling and Plain Bearings! 17 –18 June, 2026 in Dresden, Germany BEARING WORLD is a key conference for the bearing community, focusing on rolling element and plain bearings essential for machine functionality, efficiency, and longevity. With growing demands on bearing performance and reliability, the event offers an opportunity to exchange […]

  Exclusive Technical Session at Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings 2025 on Methods and Concepts for Bearing Supplier Quality Control The globalization of bearing sourcing presents both opportunities and challenges for supply chain optimization. Ensuring supplier quality is a critical factor in maintaining high-performance and reliable operations. Join Hagen Elgeti, an expert in failure analysis […]

  As part of the Group’s growth strategy Rubix has reached an agreement to acquire ERIKS UK & Ireland. ERIKS UK & Ireland is a well-recognised and respected industrial distributor with a specialist flow technology offer, including hoses, valves, sealing and gaskets, as well as associated technical services such as customisation and repair. This complementary […]