Shop Now!OXFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today announced that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael J. Hartnett will be ringing the bell to close trading on NASDAQ on Thursday July 20, 2006, at 4 p.m. EDT. The bell ringing is in recognition of the RBC Bearing's first year as a public company.
In light of the event, Dr. Hartnett stated, "We welcome this opportunity to celebrate our first year of trading on NASDAQ. This period of time has truly been transformational for the Company. Our work in driving operational improvements, growing client relationships and expanding the breadth of our product offering; coupled with strong end market demand were strong contributors to our success. Our management team and employees executed on strategy and we are well positioned to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities ahead."
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About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings currently employs approximately 1,700 people in 18 facilities located throughout North America and Europe.
CONTACT: RBC Bearings
Daniel A. Bergeron, 203-267-5028
dbergeron@rbcbearings.com
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Ashton Partners
Lauren Murphy, 800-281-1163
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