A petrochemical processor was recently forced to make an emergency shutdown only to discover that it was being supplied with counterfeit SKF bearings. Most people do not fully appreciate the scale of the counterfeiting problem or the risks it creates. At a time of rising demand and growing pressures on supply chains, Chris Johnson, managing […]
Bearing specialist sponsors model car racer
Specialist miniature bearing supplier, SMB Bearings has sponsored remote control (RC) car racing champion, Elias Johansson, providing specialist chrome steel miniature bearings to the Swedish RC driver. Chosen for their low friction and supreme roundness, the ongoing bearing supply will ensure Elias has a competitive edge in every race. Bearings are an important consideration for […]
SMB Bearings gains IPR status
SMB Bearings has successfully gained Inward Process Relief (IPR) approval. Under UK law, goods imported from outside the EU are usually subject to customs duty and VAT, even if the products are sent to non-EU customers. However, an IPR authorisation allows businesses to obtain relief from these duties, if the goods are imported to the […]