Shop Now!OXFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL) today announced the passing of Director Robert Anderson over the weekend.
Mr. Anderson had served as a director of RBC Bearings since 1998. He helped to take the company public in 2005 and his tenure with RBC Bearings was marked by significant improvement in sales and profit. Anderson also served as Chairman Emeritus of Rockwell Corporation and as a Director of Aftermarket Technology Corporation. He was a member of the Caltech Board of Trustees and a graduate of the Anderson School of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael J. Hartnett said, "I have known Robert for over 15 years and will always be deeply grateful for his leadership. Over the years, Robert was a mentor to me and guided the Company, shaping a corporate culture of honesty and integrity. We are extremely fortunate to have had his counsel and direction for so many years. We are saddened by this loss and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
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 1,800 people and operates 16 manufacturing facilities in three countries.
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Daniel A. Bergeron, 203-267-5028
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Lauren Murphy, 617-275-8745
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SOURCE: RBC Bearings Incorporated