
BI launches new e-commerce platform to drive sales and growth
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) is entering the fast-growing realm of e-commerce by expanding its current website to provide more detailed information. “The aim is to create a 24/7 acc...

BI offers a range of forged chain products for agri, mining, and timber applications
Forged link chain is manufactured from special heat-treated alloy steel that is case hardened or through hardened. It combines strength with a relatively light weight, making it ideal for use with ...

BI to showcase its leading brands and agri expertise at NAMPO 2022
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) sees Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day from 16 to 20 May as an important platform to interact with customers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end...

BI says port, rail upgrades essential for SA to remain the import and export hub for Africa
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) has welcomed the assertion by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation address on 10 February that the economy cannot grow without efficient...

BI drives its adversity agenda as female talent grows
Of the unemployed and disabled learners working at leading supplier Bearings International (BI), 70% are African female. “This is indicative of the efforts we make at BI to drive the diversity agen...

Rising electricity price drives demand for higher-efficiency motors
With electricity prices increasing rapidly, the justification for adopting more efficient motors is that much greater. To achieve this improved efficiency, such motors are designed to run cooler, w...

Ageing water infrastructure requires urgent maintenance
Local municipalities are going to have to commit to major investment in water and wastewater treatment works, in addition to a need for urgent proactive maintenance of ageing infrastructure. “The d...

BI field service, engineering division adds extra value to customer operations
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) is establishing a field service and engineering division to be able to offer its large mining and industrial customer base a structured, tailor-made val...

BI launches new Rexnord RN series for demanding applications
Industries include cement, fertiliser, power generation, steel, aggregates, mining and mineral processing
13 September 2021: The latest bearing solutions f...

Bi sets the benchmark for inclusivity as the bearings industry transforms
04 August 2021: Creating awareness of the benefits and positive impact a woman can make in a male-dominated environment can also give more women a chan...

BI meets the demanding requirements of the food and beverage industry
The food and beverage industry maintains a fine balance of priorities and requirements. Customers need dependable low and no-maintenance (sealed for life), cost-effective food-grade solutions that ...

BI continues to support agri industry with quality products
With Nampo Harvest Day 2021 officially anticipated to take place from 17 to 20 August at Nampo Park in Bothaville, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) will use the flagship event to showca...

Sugar masterplan is sweet news to major suppliers like BI
The sugar masterplan being implemented by the government has seen a commitment from large users to procure at least 80% of their requirements from local growers. The result has been a significant b...

BI warns against the unforeseen costs of using counterfeit bearings
Downtime, consequential damage, reduced lifespan, poor performance and safety are just some of the dangers of using counterfeit bearings, which are increasingly prevalent across South African indus...

ABB and BI extend partnership to include high-efficiency IE3 motors
Low-voltage IE3 motors from ABB Africa will now be distributed by leading supplier Bearings International (BI). This is an extension of the existing partnership between the two companies, with BI a...

Dodge ISN spherical roller bearings from BI take the guesswork out of mounting
The Dodge ISN Safety Mount spherical roller bearings from ABB, distributed by leading supplier Bearings International (BI), feature a patented integral adapter mounting and removal system that make...

Gender transformation is a strategic imperative for BI
As gender and ethnicity transformation is part of the strategic imperatives of Bearings International (BI), it focuses on building a strong talent pipeline by employing a number of young black indi...

I-MAK gearboxes from BI feature a two-year warranty
Bearings International (BI) has been supplying gearboxes from I-MAK, a Turkish OEM based in Istanbul, since 2019 as part of its Bauer range, according to Couplings and Gearboxes Product Manager Hil...

BI all set to accelerate its expansion drive into Africa
BI’s focus to expand into Africa will accelerate with support from Hudaco’s newly-established project division The main aim of the newly-established projects division of holding company Hudaco is t...

BI is a critical supplier to sugar mills
From the growing of sugar cane on the agricultural side to sugar refineries on the production side, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) plays a key role in this important economic sector. ...

High-quality, price-competitive Craft Bearings available from BI
Various market segments have responded positively to the launch of products from Craft Bearings by leading supplier Bearings International (BI), part of the Hudaco Group. BI concluded a partnership...

BI adheres to Level 3 safety protocols as full branch network reopens
The easing of the national lockdown to Level 3 has allowed leading supplier Bearings International (BI) to reopen its countrywide branch network under strict coronavirus regulations. In addition, a...

BI supplies and installs same-day VSD solution for East Rand client
When a manufacturing facility on the East Rand in Johannesburg required an urgent replacement Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for an extraction fan in its welding facility after the existing drive broke...

Lubrication is a misunderstood yet essential part of mining operations
Lubrication is often the most misunderstood part of mining operations. However, it is one of the most important areas as it is essential to ensure mining equipment remains safe and fully operationa...

Masta housings from BI are ideal for conveyor pulleys in mining
Such has been the success of the housings imported from the Masta Group of India that leading supplier Bearings International (BI) is offering these to be used in conjunction with its FAG, Koyo, KM...

BI supplies Koyo bearings to leading automotive OEMs
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) has been a distributor of the Koyo range for more than 50 years, a key product that it supplies specifically to major Original Equipment Manufacturers (...

Complete vacuum process and industrial automation
Hudaco Group company Berntel is introducing several new product ranges through the Bearings International (BI) branch network. These include Ober, an Italian designer and manufacturer of portable p...

BI optimises supply-chain management over its 47-branch network
Leading supplier Bearings International (BI), part of the Hudaco Group, has embarked on a process to engage more with the group companies so as to unlock synergies in terms of solutions for its div...

BI Agri-Smart PTO shafts, hub units showcased at NAMPO 2020
To assist farmers to boost productivity and efficiency, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) focuses on providing cost-effective, quality products, BI Business Development Leader – Agricult...

ABB DODGE GEAR REDUCER PROVES EFFECTIVE FOR KWENA COAL MINE’S PERFORMANCE
The outstanding performance of ABB’s Dodge gear reducer at Kwena Coal Mine in Mpumalanga has led to leading distributor Bearings International (BI) continuing its successful business relationship w...

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