Bearing Service

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Industrial bearings supply
• Power transmission components
• Industrial maintenance products
• Engineering services
• Fluid power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chullora

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Sales: Sale of bearings, power transmission components, seals, fluid power products, tools, fasteners, lubricants, and related industrial products through branch network.
2. 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

Core 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

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• GatescoreTechnology or IntegrationGates 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.
• TimkencoreTechnology or IntegrationTimken 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.
• SchaefflercoreTechnology or IntegrationSchaeffler manufactures bearings including FAG brand. BSC distributes Schaeffler/FAG products including the Black Series sealed bearings suitable for washdown environments in food processing applications.
• NTNcoreTechnology or IntegrationNTN is a global bearing manufacturer. BSC distributes NTN products including Black Bearings with black oxide treatment coating suitable for agricultural applications.
• CRCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRC 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.
• NSKcoreTechnology or IntegrationNSK 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.
• RexnordmajorTechnology or IntegrationRexnord (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 LiftingmajorTechnology or IntegrationTitan Lifting manufactures precision hoists, loading equipment, stainless steel gears, and lifting products. BSC distributes Titan products including NXTGEN lifting technology for mining applications.
• LoctitecoreTechnology or IntegrationHenkel'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 AustraliamajorTechnology or IntegrationVIVA Energy provides lubrication products for the mining sector. BSC distributes VIVA Energy lubricants and works together on mining equipment performance optimisation.
• BonfigliolimajorTechnology or IntegrationBonfiglioli manufactures drive systems and gearboxes. BSC distributes Bonfiglioli products and highlights their energy efficiency standards for OEMs.
• FanmasterstandardTechnology or IntegrationFanmaster provides industrial ventilation and extraction systems. BSC distributes Fanmaster products for industrial workspace cooling and air quality.
• ITWstandardTechnology or IntegrationITW Polymers and Fluids manufactures Devcon epoxy compounds, Epirez chocking compounds, and maintenance products. BSC distributes ITW products for mining and industrial applications.
• Gulf Western OilstandardTechnology or IntegrationGulf Western Oil manufactures diesel engine oils and specialised lubricants founded in 1988. BSC distributes Gulf Western Oil products.
• AlemlubestandardTechnology or IntegrationAlemlube is an Australian lubrication company leading market with innovative products including Pulsarlube automatic lubricators and cordless grease guns. BSC distributes Alemlube products.
• MackaystandardTechnology or IntegrationMackay Consolidated Industries is 100% Australian-owned, providing OEM-approved plate isolators and vibration management products. BSC distributes Mackay products.
• TecomajorTechnology or IntegrationTECO manufactures electric motors including MAX-Ex hazardous area motors and Te3 motors for waste management applications. BSC distributes TECO products.
• 3MstandardTechnology or Integration3M 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

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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