News & Press https://members.bsahome.org/news/default.asp Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:01:36 GMT Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:49:00 GMT Copyright © 2025 Bearing Specialists Association Motion Learning & Development Center Launches 2026 Course Schedule https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=714554 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=714554 Motion Learning & Development Center Launches 2026 Course Schedule

Birmingham, Ala. - Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce that the Motion Learning & Development Center's (LDC) 2026 class schedule has released. These training opportunities are designed to empower professionals across North American industry.

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]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:49:00 GMT Motion Announces Acquisition of Industrial Distributor in California https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=713981 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=713981 Birmingham, Ala. -- Motion Industries, Inc. a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announced today that it has acquired the net operating assets of Sunset Industrial, a Cerritos, California-based industrial distributor. The transaction closed with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

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]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 20:01:00 GMT Three Industry Companies Win the 2025 BSA Excellence Awards https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=710781 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=710781 Rosemont, IL – On Monday, September 15, 2025, Ben Nations, Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) President, and Co-CEO of B&D Industrial, announced the Annual BSA Excellence Awards for outstanding service by bearing Distributors and bearing Manufacturers to end-users.

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:18:00 GMT Motion Announces Joint Venture with Canadian Indigenous Development Firm https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=707704 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=707704 Birmingham, Ala. - Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corporation. This resource contracting firm invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada.

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 19:38:00 GMT The Timken Company Joins the Growing Number of Registered PIE Technology Platform™ Participants https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706137 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706137 Chicago, Il.—July, 15, 2025—The Timken Company is the most recent manufacturer to exchange bearing and power transmission rich content product data with their authorized distributors via the PIE Technology Platform. A list of all registered 2025 participating companies is available on the PIE Technology Platform website.

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:59:00 GMT Purvis Industries Acquires Johnson Bearing & Supply, Inc. https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706135 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706135 [Dallas, TX, July 1, 2025] – Purvis Industries is proud to announce that, effective July 1, 2025, it has acquired all assets, personnel, brand rights, and intellectual property of Johnson Bearing & Supply, Inc., a trusted national distributor of power transmission products based in Sparks, Nevada. This strategic acquisition strengthens Purvis Industries’ capabilities in the Western U.S. and enhances its ability to deliver high-quality industrial solutions to a broader customer base.

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:53:00 GMT Motion Opens First Canadian Conveyance Shop, Elevates Belting Service https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706134 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=706134 Birmingham, Ala. - Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions Shop. 

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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:46:00 GMT Lauren Lanter Named One of MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution Honorees https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=697446 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=697446 After a four-year absence, this well-deserved industry recognition returns as we honor 20 women who have been pivotal to their company’s growth, innovation and leadership.

After gathering over 30 nomination entries, MDM is proud to announce our 2025 Women in Distribution honorees.

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:12:00 GMT Jim Scardina to Retire After 56+ Remarkable Years at Bearing Headquarters https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=689324 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=689324 Bearing Headquarters (BHQ) announces the retirement of Executive Vice President Jim Scardina, effective January 3, 2025. After an extraordinary career spanning more than 56 years, Jim leaves behind a legacy of excellence and unwavering dedication.  

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:00 GMT Three Industry Companies Win the 2024 BSA Excellence Awards https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=686349 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=686349 On Monday, September 23, 2024, John Masek, Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) President, and Sr. Vice President of Bearing Service, Inc., announced the Annual BSA Excellence Awards for outstanding service by bearing Distributors and bearing Manufacturers to end-users. Click Here for Full Press Release]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2024 22:22:00 GMT PTDA & BSA Add 4 Categories to PIE Technology Platform https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=685977 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=685977 The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) and Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) added four product categories to their PIE Technology Platform (PIE).

The four product categories — conveyors/material handling, couplings, motors and linear bearings (round shaft) — expand the total offering in the bearing and power transmission/motion control categories to 32.

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]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:28:00 GMT Standard Locknut Appoints New CEO https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=676861 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=676861 Click Here to Read Full Press Release.]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 22:10:00 GMT CNC Flow Control adds to its distinguished portfolio with the acquisition of Mako Products https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=676527 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=676527 Click Here to Read Full Press Release.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 18:31:00 GMT Four Industry Companies Win the 2023 BSA Excellence Awards https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=653140 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=653140 On Monday, September 18, 2023, Jason Vasquez, Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) President, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Applied Industrial Technologies, announced the Annual BSA Excellence Awards for outstanding service by bearing Distributors and bearing Manufacturers to end-users. Click Here for Full Press Release]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 22:29:00 GMT Five New Categories Introduced for PIE Technology Platform™ https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=653128 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=653128 Chicago, Ill.—October 2, 2023— Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of seals, linear bearings profile rail, bushings (hub fixing devices), chains and sprockets to the PIE Technology Platform™ (PIE).]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 20:53:00 GMT B&D Industrial Achieves Prestigious Platinum Status Award for Timken Bearing Shop Certification https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=651497 https://members.bsahome.org/news/news.asp?id=651497 Click Here to Read Full Press Release]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:50:00 GMT