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What do you do when imported equipment proves unreliable and in need of constant repair? According to Keith Edmunds, you design and build your own cutting‑edge machines using the best quality materials. That is exactly what KRE Engineering Services did back in 1991, and now the company is leading the way with their bespoke pipeline … Continue reading Innovation from the ground up →

When it comes to farming Australian soil, equipment is predominantly produced by local manufacturers who understand local conditions. And in many cases, they choose NTN agricultural bearings because of their ability to withstand the rigours of applications such as tilling and ploughing.

Australian harvesters are producing in every season. Particularly in Queensland and South Australia, the climate is ideal for robust yields year-round. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the joint venture between Japanese bearing manufacturer NTN Corporation and bearing supply and service business CBC Australia.  The two companies have been working together in Australia since the late 1960s when the Japanese manufacturer began to grow its business abroad and shook hands with CBC founders to exclusively … Continue reading A true bearing for business, 50 years strong →

“Prevention is better than cure, when it comes to header bearings,” says Shaun Thorneycroft, Director of Precise Header & Ag Repairs. He has been in the header repair business for more than 18 years, before starting a joint business venture with his wife in 2017, servicing and repairing John Deere headers.  “Since we started out, … Continue reading Keeping ahead of the work →

Like the namesake, Simplicity Australia’s equipment is designed to simplify agricultural practice. And they do. Simplicity’s seeder machine is dubbed ‘Australia’s Favourite Air Seeder’ and the native manufacturer is a well-recognised leader in its field, offering the largest range of air seeders in Australia and employing over 80 people. Simplicity Australia’s name also reflects its … Continue reading FOOD AND FIBRE PRODUCTION with Simplicity →

When asked to share his views on what has changed in the world of bulk material handling for Australian farmers over the past decades, Peter Walsh is quick to respond with “sizes, volumes and capacities.” “The machines that we produced in the 50s, which would have serviced the requirements of farmers quite adequately, are now … Continue reading Staying resilient, the Walsh & Ford way →

“Getting the job done right” is what B&D Engineering prides itself on. Started as a three-employee company in 1993, the company has grown to become a successful fitting and machining company based in Griffith, New South Wales. Today, B&D Engineering hires approximately 13 full-time employees and services a wide range of industries, from wineries to … Continue reading Fabricating lasting customer relationships →

Ennor Engineering, a family-owned and operated business based out of Deniliquin, NSW, have been serving the agricultural sector for over 70 years with their ground-breaking disc plough machinery. After testing every known bearing brand in the past 40 years, Managing Director Craig Ennor says he was determined that NTN bearings, supplied through CBC Australia, were … Continue reading Sowing success with quality and precision →

It’s not uncommon for machinery in building material manufacturing to be exposed to large amounts of dust or water splashing. Be it in cement production plants, brick kilns or steel mills, heavy air-borne dust and high humidity can greatly impact the bearings’ performance. That is where Tony Tormey, Product Manager for Industrial Bearings at CBC, … Continue reading Sealing the deal with NTN triple-sealed bearings →

The marketing motto adopted by Japanese-founded bearing manufacturer NTN, with its history of more than 100 years, is to ‘make the world ‘Nameraka’, with ‘Nameraka’ meaning ‘smooth’ in Japanese. It’s an apt tagline as NTN is renowned for its production of anti-friction bearings, which are made to be smoother than the surface of a mirror. … Continue reading CBC and NTN: A smooth venture →

A key facet of most all buildings & architectural structures is sheet glass. The “float glass” continuous production process presents some challenging application demands for bearings and related components. Whilst the glass production machinery manufacturers design and select components such as bearings to match the operating requirements, the ever-increasing pressures for greater production output means … Continue reading Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture →