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.

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.

2009-04-28

NTN BEARING CORPORATION OF AMERICA TO OPEN WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION FACILITY

Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA) today announced the opening of a new west coast distribution facility in Sparks, Nevada on May 4, 2009.

This new distribution facility is centrally located to help NBCA better serve the needs of industrial aftermarket distributors located on the west coast of the United States. Over 98% of orders for customers in this 9-state region will now be delivered within 2 days via standard shipping methods, and most of those within 1 day.

"Our new west coast warehouse will allow us to provide better service to our customers in this region," said Pete Eich, president of NBCA. "It is important to NTN to be able to ship to all customers quickly, regardless of location."

Many popular and standard items from NBCA's line of aftermarket products will be available for order at the Sparks facility, including NTN, Bower, and BCA roller bearings.

NBCA will continue to operate distribution facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Smyrna, GA.

2009-04-01

NTN BEARING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SNR TO INTEGRATE U.S. AFTERMARKET AND INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA), the U.S. subsidiary of NTN Corporation of Japan, today announced that effective April 1, 2009, the U.S. aftermarket and industrial operations of SNR Bearings, the French bearing manufacturer added to the NTN Group of companies in April 2008, will integrate into the NBCA organization.

This is an important step in the further integration of SNR into NTN's global organization. "This is a great day for our customers," says Pete Eich, President of NBCA. "Authorized NTN customers will now have a single point of access to SNR bearings, complementing the wide range of premium NTN, Bower, and BCA branded bearings already offered by NTN."

"We're excited to offer a new line of products including Premier spherical roller bearings, MachLine machine tool bearings, and TopLine premium ball bearings," Mr. Eich continues.

SNR customers will also benefit from NTN's far-reaching sales organization and technical support, in addition to access to a broader range of products.

The integration will take place on April 1, 2009. Both companies will continue to serve customers independently until this date.

Under the newly integrated structure, NBCA will be solely responsible for U.S. sales of SNR products into the Industrial Aftermarket, Automotive Aftermarket, and Industrial OEM segments. NBCA will integrate SNR-USA's existing sales force into its own, and will continue to distribute SNR product through the Smyrna, GA, warehouse facility.

SNR-USA will retain the rights to its current automotive OEM and aerospace businesses.

2009-04-01
WINDPOWER 2009 Conference + Exhibition

2009-04-01
AISTech 2009 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition

2009-02-23

NTN Introduces New On-Line Ordering System For Authorized Industrial Aftermarket Distributors
Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America has introduced a new on-line customer ordering system that enables authorized NTN distributors throughout the US to enter and manage product orders daily through the company's Distributor On-Line (DOL) portal with little effort.



Available immediately to distributors who are registered users of DOL, the new system has been designed to help provide users with a one-stop business resource. With the distinct advantage of having access to your account 24-7, users are able to check availability of NTN's broad range of product inventory, utilize parts interchange data, monitor shipment tracking, view product pricing, as well as access informational order and backorder status. In addition, communication elements have been incorporated into the system to keep you informed of NTN's upcoming and current promotions.
Developed with the aid of valuable customer feedback, this new DOL is a highly efficient and cost effective way to easily manage your orders. This web-based system reduces traditional administrative resources through the power of automated e-commerce.
To gain access to the new DOL system or register for an Authorized NTN Distributor password visit: ntndol.com.

2009-01-07

NTN Product Training School (formerly NTN Distributor Training School)
Introducing the 2009 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

2009-01-07

Introducing the 2009 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

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