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Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints Ringball Corporation Exclusive Canadian Master Distributor

By Design World Staff | March 22, 2007

Pittsburg, CA — Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, has appointed Ringball Corporation as the Canadian Master Distributor for its full line of linear motion products.The exclusive agreement also includes Ringball distribution of HepcoMotion® product lines.

With five Ringball branches and their network of authorized distributors from coast to coast, the partnership provides local inventory, lower shipping costs, faster shipping times, and invoicing in Canadian currency.

“Like Bishop-Wisecarver, Ringball Corporation is fully committed to providing its customers with the best possible service,” says Ray Harrington, Bishop-Wisecarver’s VP of Business Development.  “We know that Ringball has the nationwide resources and expertise to serve users of our product line with the highest of standards.”

Incorporated in 1953, Ringball entered the Bearing and Power Transmission field by representing predominantly European manufacturers of bearings and roller chains.  Having since expanded into a wide range of other Power Transmission products, Ringball has developed close ties with reputable manufacturers around the Globe and has today reached a position of being able to offer a truly international product range to its customer base.

“Ringball Corporation is pleased to have been appointed the Master Distributor in Canada for Bishop-Wisecarver, as Bishop-Wisecarver is recognized throughout the industry as the market leader for guide wheel technology,” says Bill Strathearn, General Manager at Ringball Corporation.  “Their product line will further enhance Ringball's ability to service distributors across Canada.”

For more information, or to find a Ringball facility in your area, visit www.ringball.com.

About Bishop-Wisecarver
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation has remained one of the most respected names in guided motion technology since 1950.  The San Francisco Bay Area company manufactures, stocks, and distributes guided motion components and systems for linear, rotary and curved track applications.  Bishop Wisecarver products are used worldwide in industries such as packaging, medical device manufacturing, wood processing, food processing, and semi-conductor fabrication.

Bishop-Wisecarver is the exclusive North American partner and distributor for HepcoMotion products since 1984.

www.bwc.com

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