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Change to Normal Business Hours – Operations Update 4/3/20 – COVID-19

April 3, 2020

Our goal in navigating the impact of COVID-19 is the health and well-being of all our communities and to help our customers overcome this challenge we are facing together. As an essential business, we provide components for equipment necessary for critical infrastructure including, Medical Supplies, Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, and Communications. We are committed to remain open as a supplier and partner. MORE

To National Precision Bearing / Mechatronics Inc. Customers, Suppliers, and Partners

March 24, 2020

The health and safety of our team and partners remains our highest priority. As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country and around the world, We know there are significant concerns about the pandemic and how our businesses are handling the challenge. This is new to all of us and, although there are a lot of uncertainties surrounding it, we are taking our response seriously. MORE

National Precision Bearing Seeks European Representative

June 17, 2019

National Precision Bearing (NPB), of Mechatronics, Inc., is seeking European manufacturer's representatives to support its continuing growth of all bearing product lines. MORE

National Precision Bearing to Attend 2019 International Paris Air Show

March 21, 2019

National Precision Bearing will be showcasing its Aerospace Bearing offering at the 53rd International Paris Air Show, hosted at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions from 17 to 23 June 2019. Come see us in Hall 3-A82. MORE

NPB is Approved Supplier for Gulfstream, a General Dynamics Company

November 20, 2018

NPB is approved supplier for Gulfstream, a General Dynamics company, following an extensive Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements review. MORE

NPB Discusses Support of Aerospace at Farnsborough International Airshow

July 18, 2018

NPB along with members of the WA State Delegation met with Diane Mooney and Ian Paul Steff of the US Dept of Commerce... MORE

NPB @ Farnborough International Airshow, Announces European Expansion

July 13, 2018

National Precision Bearing is exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow, July 16-22 Hall 1, Stand 1385. NPB is announcing its expansion of service to European Markets. MORE

NPB Welcomes Marcus Michelli to the Sales Management Team

April 11, 2018

National Precision Bearing proudly welcomes Marcus Michelli as it's new Regional Sales Manager for the Rocky Mountain Region. (CO, UT, AZ, NM) MORE

NPB Attends Aerospace and Supplier Summit

April 6, 2018

NPB attended the 4th annual Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit in Seattle through BCI Aerospace. NPB was honored to meet with many companies in the Pacific Northwest, and from all over the world in support of the Aerospace industry. MORE

NPB Attending PNAA 2018

February 8, 2018

National Precision Bearing will be attending this year's Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance's (PNAA) 17th Annual Commercial Aerospace Conference February 12-15th in Lynnwood, WA. MORE

NPB Attending 2018 World Ag Expo

February 8, 2018

National Precision Bearing will be attending the 2018 World Ag Expo held Feb 13-15th in Tulare, CA. MORE

NPB is the only approved supplier for Re-Lubrication of RBC Airframe Control Bearings

September 27, 2017

NPB has been approved and added to the RBC-API's approved supplier list for the process of Re-Lubrication of Airframe Control Bearings.

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NPB Hires Mahmoud Eshmawy Regional Sales Manager for Upper Midwest

September 27, 2017

National Precision Bearing proudly welcomes Mahmoud Eshmawy as its new Regional Sales Manager for the Upper Midwest region. (MN, WI, SD, ND)

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NPB Hires Jun Iida, Regional Sales Manager for Southern California

July 28, 2017

National Precision Bearing Group is proud to welcome Jun Iida as part of their West Coast Field Sales team. Jun will cover the Southern California region with an emphasis on Aerospace product.

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NPB Hires Ed Knopf, Regional Sales Manager for Southern California

July 28, 2017

National Precision Bearing proudly announces the hiring of Ed Knopf, Regional Sales Manager as part of our West Coast Field Sales team. Ed will cover the Southern California region with an emphasis on Precision and Industrial product.

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National Precision Bearing @ PARIS AIR SHOW

June 29, 2017

National Precision Bearing, (NPB), a leading supplier and distributor for aerospace, aviation, precision, and miniature bearings has returned from the Paris Airshow with renewed focus and expanded engagement with their aerospace and aviation partners.

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NPB at Paris Airshow

June 21, 2017

National Precision Bearing is busy showcasing its Aerospace Bearing offering at the Paris Airshow.

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NPB is a Member of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance

May 19, 2017

NPB is a member of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance. NPB and PNAA share the goal of growth and success of the aerospace industry in the Northwest region of the United States.

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National Precision Bearing at Le Bourget Paris Air Show 2017

March 23, 2017

National Precision Bearing is again honored to be part of the Washington State Delegation at the 2017 Paris International Air Show (June 19th-25th) MORE

Silverthin Bearing Group to exhibit at AUVSI Xponential 2017

March 23, 2017

Silverthin Bearing, a division of Mechatronics Incorporated will be at Xponential 2017 May 8-11 in Dallas, TX MORE

National Precision Bearing at Aeromart Montreal 2017

February 27, 2017

National Precision Bearing will participate in its 6th Aeromart Montreal Conference thru BCI Aerospace April 4-6 2017 at the Palais des Congres Montreal MORE

National Precision Bearing at PNAA 2017 Conference in Lynnwood, WA

February 27, 2017

National Precision Bearing is honored to be a member and a part of the growth and expansion of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance. NPB was one of 355 Companies from 10 Countries featuring B2B Supplier Meetings, Tech Sessions, and Aerospace Leaders from Boeing, Embraer, Airbus, Triumph and Mitsubishi Aircraft. MORE

Visit us at Farnborough International Airshow booth #3/A10!

July 14, 2014

National Precision Bearing will participate for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow July 14th through 18th, 2014. National Precision Bearing is proud to introduce their bearing supply solutions as well as bearing installation, removal and proof load test systems in the UK. MORE

National Precision Bearing Delivers Ball Transfer and Caster Solutions

June 9, 2014

National Precision Bearing is pleased to announce its partnership with Hudson Bearing for ball transfer and ball caster solutions. Click here to read more about this Made in the USA product and new solutions for your application. MORE

National Precision Bearing announces the addition of GRW High Precision Bearings to its full line of precision bearing products for medical and industrial OEMs.

December 26, 2013

GRW extends National Precision's product solutions by delivering a broad range of material and custom design experience. According to Roger Lund, Vice President of Sales at NPB, GRW supports the custom design, harsh application, extended life and quick delivery requirements of our customers. MORE

NPB named authorized distributor of McGill and Rollway aerospace and specialty bearings

November 18, 2013

Emerson Industrial Automation has appointed National Precision Bearing (NPB) an authorized distributor of McGill and Rollway aerospace and specialty bearings. The companies will focus on providing custom-made bearings to OEMs that supply pumps, gearboxes, rotors, generators and other components to the aerospace and defense industries, among others. MORE

National Precision Bearing Group of Mechatronics Inc. Doubles Cleanroom and Relubrication Capacity

January 17, 2013

National Precision Bearing, NPB, a leading supplier and distributor for airframe control bearings, spherical bearings, rod end bearings, miniature bearings and commercial industrial bearings announces the opening of a new ISO Class 6 cleanroom facility. This new facility more than doubles its current capacity for bearing relubrication services. The additional space and new equipment will make it possible to meet the increasing Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Food Processing industry demand for specialty bearing relubrication... MORE

Gold Sponsor of the 2012 Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit in Seattle

February 14, 2012

National Precision Bearing is proud to be a Gold sponsor for the 2012 Seattle Aerospace & Defense Supply Summit March 12-15. If you plan on attending and have time to visit our facility we would be pleased to host a meeting or a tour... MORE

Bearings for Medical and Dental Applications

January 1, 2012

Do you manufacture or repair equipment used in the medical or dental industries? National Precision Bearing is your headquarters for miniature precision bearings for these special applications... MORE

National Precision Announces New Stainless Steel Ball Bearings Line

November 16, 2011

National Precision Bearing is excited to announce we've expanded our inventory in stainless steel bearings for corrosive and food handling environments. NPB's new stock offering now includes inch and metric sizes ranging from 1mm bore to 50mm bore. We have added several product pages to our website that detail the additional sizes and configurations that are now standard inventory at National. The website now includes an extensive interchange of stainless steel bearing part numbers from all major manufacturers... MORE

Bearing Installation and Removal Tools

July 27, 2011

National Precision Bearing offers precision staking, swaging and cutting tools to meet the new Boeing process specifications. We can provide staking tools for any bearing you need to install. Our new combo tool (pictured) combines the convenience of the portable swaging and cutting tools into one by simply changing heads without any loose parts. Custom tools can be designed where required. Technical assistance available. Visit our new bearing staking, swaging and cutting tools page for complete details on bearing installation, extraction & removal tools, testing tools and kits. MORE

Manufacturer Certified Relubrication

January 1, 2011

NPB is formally authorized to re-lubricate manufacturer bearings... MORE

National Precision Bearing introduces its new "NX" line of Pre-lubricated Bearings.

January 1, 2011

NX Pre-lubricated Bearings are recommended for applications involving intermittent operation or boundary lubrication, such as those found in the automotive, machine tool and agricultural industries. Incorporating a unique grease retention system, NX bearings are referred to as "Pre-lubricated" because they will operate for long periods of time with only a small amount of lubrication introduced on initial assembly. Therefore, NX Bearings particularly effective in situations where lubrication cannot be frequently supplied. In addition to our standard inch and metric style bearings, the NX steel-backed material is also available in thrust washers, as well as other custom designed shapes and sizes. Call 800-426-8038 for a new NU/NX Catalog and view our new NU/NX product section for complete details. MORE

How to Place an Order

April 23, 2010

For new customers wishing to get started with National Precision, we are pleased to announce the creation of a new page detailing the variety of ways to place an order, and various payment options... MORE