Bearing Service
Bearing Service is an Australian industrial distributor (founded 1921) supplying bearings, power transmission, seals, fluid power, tools, lubricants and engineering services through 114+ branches across Australia and New Zealand, serving mining, quarrying, food and beverage, agriculture and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1921
- HeadquartersChullora, Australia
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bearing Service does
Bearing Service (BSC) is an Australian industrial distributor founded in 1921 and headquartered in Chullora, NSW, operating 114+ branches, workshops and service centres across Australia and New Zealand as part of the consolidated Motion Australia group (formerly Motion Asia Pacific, owned by Motion Industries). The company supplies a broad industrial MRO and OEM product portfolio centred on bearings, power transmission components (chains, couplings, belts, drives, clutches, brakes), seals, fluid power systems (hoses, fittings, valves, motors), tools and maintenance equipment, lubricants, fasteners, adhesives and sealants, lifting and safety, and driveline products, distributed through partnerships with world-leading manufacturers including Timken, Schaeffler/FAG, NSK, NTN, Gates, Rexnord, CRC, Loctite, Bonfiglioli, TECO and 3M.
BSC complements its product distribution with a services overlay that includes in-house engineering consultations, an Engineering and Design Hub, precision installations, on-site solutions, workshop services, labour hire, condition monitoring and reliability engineering, plus an in-house machine shop that produces customised engineering solutions. Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales to enterprise and mid-market industrial operators via field sales representatives, branch counter sales, trade account relationships and an online partner portal (partners.bsc.com.au).
The company serves mining, quarrying, food and beverage, agriculture, water and wastewater, recycling, building materials manufacturing, and packaging customers, with named enterprise references including Amcor, Orora, JBS Meat Processing, Tassal, Opal Australian Paper, Northern Water, Queensland Sugar Mills and Port Waratah Coal Service. Marketing is conducted through industry-specific case studies, the Industry inMotion magazine and rewards program, quarterly catalogues and social media, targeting engineers, maintenance managers and procurement leaders in heavy industry.
Bearing Service firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bearing Service
- Legal name
- Bearing Service PTY LTD
- Website
- https://bsc.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1921
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Bearing Service is an Australian industrial distributor (founded 1921) supplying bearings, power transmission, seals, fluid power, tools, lubricants and engineering services through 114+ branches across Australia and New Zealand, serving mining, quarrying, food and beverage, agriculture and industrial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bearing Service industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Distribution
- NAICS
- Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mechanical Maintenance & Millwright Services (Rotating/Static Equipment) (IMAIACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI)
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Where Bearing Service is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chullora
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices7 records
Markets served
Bearing Service business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Product Sales: Sale of bearings, power transmission components, seals, fluid power products, tools, fasteners, lubricants, and related industrial products through branch network.
- Engineering Services: In-house engineering support, on-site solutions, workshop services, site service, precision installations, and reliability engineering consulting.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Bearing Service product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bearing Service distributes industrial bearings, power transmission components, seals, fluid power systems, tools, lubricants, fasteners, driveline components, and lifting/safety products through a nationwide Australian branch network of 114+ locations. It complements product supply with in-house engineering services, on-site workshop and precision installation work, condition monitoring, and custom manufacturing through total machine shop capabilities for industrial maintenance and operations customers.
Product overview
Bearing Service (BSC) is Australia's leading supplier of industrial bearings, power transmission, and industrial products, established in 1921. The company operates over 114 locations across Australia as part of Motion Australia. Its product portfolio centers on ten core product categories: Bearings (ball, roller, spherical, tapered, needle, cylindrical, plain, slewing, and super precision bearings), Power Transmission (chains, couplings, pulleys, belts, brakes, clutches, drives), Tools & Maintenance (hand tools, power tools, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, monitoring equipment), Seals (gaskets, hydraulic seals, mechanical seals, O-rings), Fluid Power (filtration, fittings, hoses, hydraulic controls, motors, valves), Lifting & Safety (hoists, chains, rigging), Driveline (driveshafts, universal joints, CV joints), Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws), Lubricants (oils, greases, automatic lubrication), and Adhesives & Sealants. BSC complements its product sales with engineering services including on-site engineering support, workshop services, site service, precision installations, labour hire, and in-house manufacturing through total machine shop capabilities providing customised engineering solutions. The company serves diverse industries including mining, quarry, food and beverage, agriculture, recycling, and water/wastewater sectors, distributing products from world-leading manufacturers such as Timken, NSK, NTN, Schaeffler, Gates, and Rexnord.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bearings Comprehensive range of industrial bearings including ball bearings, roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, plain bearings, slewing bearings, and super precision bearings for industrial maintenance and OEM applications.
- Power Transmission Mechanical power transmission components including chains, couplings, pulleys, sprockets, mechanical belts, brakes, clutches, and drives for industrial machinery.
- Seals Industrial sealing solutions including gaskets, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, mechanical seals, O-rings, rotary shaft seals, automotive seals, food processing seals, packing seals, and custom machined seals.
- Fluid Power Fluid power systems and components including filtration products and systems, fittings and accessories, hoses and tubes, hydraulic controls, quick release couplers, hose and tube clamps, fluid couplings, electric motors, adaptors, industrial fittings, and industrial valves.
- Lifting and Safety Lifting products, chains, hoists, rigging equipment, and safety products for industrial and mining applications, including Titan NXTGEN lifting technology.
- Driveline Driveline components including agricultural driveline products, driveshafts, universal joints, constant velocity joints, tractor attachments, and complete automotive driveshafts.
- Fasteners Industrial fasteners including bolts, nuts, screws, threaded rod/allthread, circlips, washers, springs, and fastener assortment kits.
- Lubricants Industrial lubricants including food grade greases and oils, hydraulic oils, industrial and engine oils, grease compounds and pastes, penetrants/protectants/coatings, automatic lubrication systems, and lubrication equipment.
- Tools and Maintenance Industrial hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, abrasives, adhesives and sealants, air tools and fittings, general engineering tools and hardware, maintenance and lubrication systems, monitoring equipment, industrial maintenance tools, thread inserts, welding/brazing/soldering products, storage and material handling equipment, bearing heaters, pullers and demounting tools, and measuring tools.
- Adhesives and Sealants Industrial adhesives and sealants including anaerobics, epoxies, silicone sealants, and non-silicone sealants for maintenance and manufacturing applications, distributed under brands such as LOCTITE.
- Compressors Air compressors and related equipment for industrial applications.
- Engineering Services Nationwide in-house engineering support including engineering consultations, custom design solutions, condition monitoring and reliability engineering for industrial applications.
- On Site Solutions Comprehensive on-site solutions for industrial plant maintenance, reliability, and performance optimisation delivered at customer locations.
- Workshop Services Workshop services for industrial maintenance, repair, and fabrication work performed at BSC's branch workshops.
- Site Service On-site service capabilities for industrial equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs at customer locations.
- Precision Installations Precision installation services for industrial equipment and machinery, focused on plant availability, reliability, and performance optimisation.
- Labour Hire Skilled labour deployment services for industrial maintenance and engineering projects at customer sites.
- In-House Manufacturing and Machine Shop Total machine shop capabilities providing customised engineering solutions, custom seals, and manufacturing services for industrial applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Customised engineering solutions described as 'the most comprehensive available anywhere within Australia'
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bearing Service
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bearing Service technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Bearing Service partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.
- GatescoreGates is a leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and related products. BSC distributes Gates products including V-belts, Predator belts, and BIRD belt safety solutions. BSC highlights Gates' 1917 heritage of inventing the world's first rubber V-Belt.
- TimkencoreTimken is a major bearing manufacturer. BSC distributes Timken spherical roller bearings, solid-block housed units, food-grade bearings, Quick-Flex couplings, and engineered bearing surfaces. Strong partnership highlighted for mining and industrial applications.
- SchaefflercoreSchaeffler manufactures bearings including FAG brand. BSC distributes Schaeffler/FAG products including the Black Series sealed bearings suitable for washdown environments in food processing applications.
- NTNcoreNTN is a global bearing manufacturer. BSC distributes NTN products including Black Bearings with black oxide treatment coating suitable for agricultural applications.
- CRCcoreCRC Industries manufactures maintenance and cleaning products including SmartWasher bioremediating parts washers, Brakleen, Soft Seal, and coloured zinc coatings. BSC distributes CRC products with training and technical support.
- NSKcoreNSK is a bearing manufacturer. BSC distributes NSK products including Agri Disc Hub for sugarcane equipment, Super-TF bearings, and sealing solutions for various industrial applications.
- RexnordmajorRexnord (now Regal Rexnord following merger) manufactures power transmission components including gearboxes and conveyor solutions. BSC provides custom gearbox solutions including for Port Waratah Coal Service.
- Titan LiftingmajorTitan Lifting manufactures precision hoists, loading equipment, stainless steel gears, and lifting products. BSC distributes Titan products including NXTGEN lifting technology for mining applications.
- LoctitecoreHenkel's LOCTITE brand manufactures threadlockers, sealants, and adhesives. BSC distributes LOCTITE products including the Pro Pump dispenser and conducts maintenance workshops with Henkel application engineers.
- VIVA Energy AustraliamajorVIVA Energy provides lubrication products for the mining sector. BSC distributes VIVA Energy lubricants and works together on mining equipment performance optimisation.
- BonfigliolimajorBonfiglioli manufactures drive systems and gearboxes. BSC distributes Bonfiglioli products and highlights their energy efficiency standards for OEMs.
- FanmasterstandardFanmaster provides industrial ventilation and extraction systems. BSC distributes Fanmaster products for industrial workspace cooling and air quality.
- ITWstandardITW Polymers and Fluids manufactures Devcon epoxy compounds, Epirez chocking compounds, and maintenance products. BSC distributes ITW products for mining and industrial applications.
- Gulf Western OilstandardGulf Western Oil manufactures diesel engine oils and specialised lubricants founded in 1988. BSC distributes Gulf Western Oil products.
- AlemlubestandardAlemlube is an Australian lubrication company leading market with innovative products including Pulsarlube automatic lubricators and cordless grease guns. BSC distributes Alemlube products.
- MackaystandardMackay Consolidated Industries is 100% Australian-owned, providing OEM-approved plate isolators and vibration management products. BSC distributes Mackay products.
- TecomajorTECO manufactures electric motors including MAX-Ex hazardous area motors and Te3 motors for waste management applications. BSC distributes TECO products.
- 3Mstandard3M manufactures industrial products including Cubitron precision-shaped grain abrasives, Silver Wheels grinding wheels, and safety products. BSC distributes 3M products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bearing Service competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bullivants Australia: Australian specialist distributor of bearings, lifting, and rigging products, owned by Rubix Group. Most direct domestic competitor to BSC in bearings and lifting across mining and industrial segments.
- Blackwoods: Australia's largest broad-line industrial MRO and safety distributor, serving mining, construction, and manufacturing. Comparable branch footprint, B2B trade-account model, and multi-vertical customer base.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: US-based industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and engineered solutions with field sales and technical service. Closest US-listed comparable for BSC's product-and-service hybrid model.
Broad incumbents
- Motion Industries: Parent of Motion Asia Pacific and BSC, and the largest industrial distributor in North America. Operates the same bearings/power transmission/MRO model globally, providing the global template BSC operates against.
- MSC Industrial Direct: Large US MRO distributor serving industrial customers with metalworking, MRO supplies, and fastener products. Comparable breadth of SKUs and B2B trade-account distribution.
- W.W. Grainger: US broad-line MRO distributor with extensive catalogue, branch network, and digital ordering. Comparable business model at much larger scale, with significant overlap in fasteners, tools, and fluid power.
- SKF Group: World's largest bearing manufacturer, also operating its own industrial distribution network. Both a BSC supplier-category peer and a competitor at the manufacturer-distributor interface.
Emerging players
- Schaeffler Group: Global bearing and automotive supplier (INA, FAG, LuK brands). A BSC supplier that increasingly sells direct into industrial accounts, making it both a partner and a competitive threat.
- Regal Rexnord: Power transmission and motion control manufacturer (includes Rexnord, used by BSC for custom gearbox solutions). Competes at the component level and increasingly bypasses distributors in key accounts.
Others
- Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of power transmission belts, hoses, and fluid power products, and a core BSC distribution partner. Relevant as both supplier and benchmark for industrial product-brand economics.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Bearing Service leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Bearing Service funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bearing Service M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bearing Service
What does Bearing Service do?
Bearing Service distributes industrial bearings, power transmission components, seals, fluid power systems, tools, lubricants, fasteners, driveline components, and lifting/safety products through a nationwide Australian branch network of 114+ locations. It complements product supply with in-house engineering services, on-site workshop and precision installation work, condition monitoring, and custom manufacturing through total machine shop capabilities for industrial maintenance and operations customers.
Is Bearing Service a public or private company?
Bearing Service is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Bearing Service founded?
Bearing Service was founded in 1921. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Bearing Service based?
Bearing Service is headquartered in Chullora, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Bearing Service make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Industrial Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering Services.
Who are Bearing Service's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bullivants Australia, Blackwoods and Applied Industrial Technologies. Broad incumbents are Motion Industries, MSC Industrial Direct, W.W. Grainger and SKF Group. Emerging players are Schaeffler Group and Regal Rexnord. Gates Industrial is listed as an others.
Does Bearing Service have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bearing Service.
What industry is Bearing Service in?
Bearing Service's product category is Industrial Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIACAB, Mechanical Maintenance & Millwright Services (Rotating/Static Equipment), with a secondary code of IMAHAJAI, Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders). Its NAICS code is 4238 and its SIC code is 5084.