Welcome to NTN Bearing Corporation of America

NTN is one of the world’s largest bearing producers. With manufacturing plants throughout the world, NTN is a leading bearing supplier to both the industrial and automotive markets. Founded in 1918, NTN has long been recognized for the most stringent quality standards in the industry and counts some of the most recognized industrial and automotive brand names as its customers.

2010-02-02

NTN Product Training School
Introducing the 2010 NTN Product Training School schedule. The NTN Product Training School is an intensive 3-day course that will jump start the newer distributor employee and give deeper understanding to the experienced. Classroom lectures cover generic topics such as bearing basics, lubrication, clearance, fitting practice, and handling and storage. Design, nomenclature, and typical uses of each product group are presented in product module format.
NTN Product Training School

2010-02-02

Introducing the 2010 NTN Web Based Training Program Dates
- For Authorized U.S. NTN Distributors Only
Why should you sign up??
. It's FREE!*
. No travel required. You can do it from the comfort of your office.
. No special equipment required. All you need is a computer with internet access and a separate telephone line.
Sign up today!
NTN Web Training

2010-01-26

NTN Bearing Corporation of America is pleased to announce our participation again in the WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition, May 23rd - 26th, 2010, at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

As a leading manufacturer of bearings for both turbine OEMs and operations and maintenance providers, NTN supplies premium quality anti-friction bearings for a wide range of turbine applications including Main Shafts, Gearboxes, Generators and Pitch & Yaw Systems.

NTN is excited to be a leader in the wind industry during this time of unprecedented wind energy growth in the US.

Please come see us at booth 10847 in Dallas!

2009-09-03

CHECK SCAM ALERT
"Mystery Shopper"

Mt Prospect, IL - A letter and checks appearing to be from NTN Bearing Corporation have been mailed throughout the US. A letter claims to be from NTN offering a position as a "mystery shopper." A fraudulent check (usually for $1,999.99) is included.

This is a scam. If you received such a letter, NTN recommends that you keep all materials and contact your local police department to report the crime.

The US Postal Service has been investigating these scams for some time. (Go to https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ for a description of the scam and go to https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/radDocs/consumer/ncvrwmain.htm for the US Postal Service's victim rights information.)

It is unfortunate that dishonest persons would attempt to defraud you. NTN is cooperating with local and federal law enforcement to put a stop to this scam.

2009-07-22

NTN ANNOUNCES DISCOUNTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS AT NTN-BCA LITITZ FACILITY

Mt Prospect, IL - NTN announced today that it will discontinue operations at the NTN-BCA plant in Lititz, Pennsylvania and will shift production of most parts to other facilities in the United States. The move will allow NTN to control its manufacturing costs and ensure that pricing of BCA-branded bearings remains competitive for its customers.

The NTN-BCA plant produces bearings mainly for the automotive, construction, and agriculture industries. Many of these bearings are niche products with declining demand, which has been exacerbated by the current recession. Low production volumes and high overhead have led to the ballooning of manufacturing costs.

Pete Eich, president of NTN Bearing Corporation of America, stated, "This is a difficult step as it impacts employees, their families, and the surrounding community. At the same time it is a crucial step for the viability of our BCA product families."

The plant currently employs 133 people, including workers represented by the United Steel Workers, Local No. 1035, down significantly from the peak of over 400 during the 1990's. A limited number of BCA employees will transfer to other NTN locations. BCA will provide severance benefits to all employees and cooperate with Pennsylvania's state outplacement programs.

John Cardos, General Manager of the Lititz plant, said, "BCA's associates have worked very hard for many years in the face of declining markets. The economic implosion of 2008 was the final straw after many years of financial stress."

The facility manufactures a variety of bearings including radial ball bearings, specialty agricultural bearings, and rocker arm bearings for engines. Most bearings manufactured at the Lititz facility will shift to the NTN-Bower plant in Macomb, Illinois. Bearings will continue to be marketed under the BCA® brand name.

Closure of the plant is scheduled for March 2010.

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