B & T Bearing

What B & T Bearing does

B&T Bearing, Inc. is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of ball transfer units (BTUs), cargo container pop-up stops, and conveyor rollers for material and cargo handling applications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, the company operates as a division of JanTec Incorporated and executes manufacturing through a partnership with B&T Associates Inc., a U.S.-based CNC machining and assembly provider established in 1996. B&T Bearing serves logistics, manufacturing, aviation ground support, military logistics, industrial machinery, and air freight customers globally, with cited use cases spanning McGrath Industries' aviation freight systems (customer since 2007), military cargo installations, and pneumatic rollertrack integration by Rollerbed Systems.

The product portfolio centers on three core hardware lines: heavy-duty drop-in BTUs with 500 lb load capacity featuring a one-piece hardened bearing cup and military-approved multi-drain hole design; light-duty flange-mounted (75 lb) and stud-mounted (65 lb) BTUs; spring-loaded cargo container pop-up stops with foot-activated mechanisms and optional laser engraving; and conveyor rollers in steel, PVC, and polymer variants. The company has registered its multi-drain hole BTU design and cites a third-party validated 30-day field comparison in which B&T BTUs recorded zero failures against 40-65 failures for two competing products. Supporting offerings include replacement parts, custom components, maintenance/cleaning services, and contract manufacturing through B&T Associates (CNC milling, turning, plasma cutting, assembly, subassembly).

B&T Bearing operates a sales-led, quote-based B2B distribution model with no publicly disclosed pricing, reaching customers through toll-free phone lines, email, and a website contact form. Marketing is supplemented by content assets (blog, downloadable sales collateral, email newsletter, LinkedIn presence) and trade show participation—most notably MODEX 2026 in Atlanta (April 2026), where a new JanTec-umbrella product line is to be unveiled. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no public management team, no AI/ML capabilities referenced, and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

B & T Bearing

Legal name

B & T Bearing

Website

https://btbearing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B&T Bearing designs and manufactures ball transfer units, cargo container pop-up stops, and conveyor rollers for logistics, manufacturing, aviation, and military customers globally. Operating as a division of JanTec Incorporated, it sells direct via quote-based B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ball Transfer Units (BTUs) Sales: Sale of Heavy-Duty Drop-In BTUs, Light-Duty Flange-Mounted BTUs, and Light-Duty Stud-Mounted BTUs with various load capacities and materials including carbon steel and stainless steel options.
2. Cargo Container Pop-Up Stops Sales: Sale of hard-mounted and drop-in Pop-Up Stops with carbon steel construction, various heights, and customization options including laser engraving.
3. Conveyor Rollers Sales: Sale of standard and custom-built conveyor rollers in various materials (steel, PVC, polymer), sizes, and configurations for cargo handling and conveying systems.
4. Replacement & Spare Parts: Comprehensive selection of spare and replacement parts including Heavy-Duty BTUs, Light-Duty BTUs, Casters, Rollers, Container Stops, Skate Wheel Bearings, Needle Bearings, and Inner Races.
5. Specialized Parts & Custom Solutions: Custom-designed specialized parts including Cable Assemblies, T-Handles, Stop Blocks, and other custom components designed to meet unique application needs.
6. Maintenance & Custom Services: Maintenance services for Heavy-Duty Drop-In BTUs including cleaning and salvage services. Custom manufacturing services through B&T Associates including assembly, subassembly, CNC milling, CNC turning, CNC plasma cutting, and manual machining.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B & T Bearing designs, manufactures, and distributes Ball Transfer Units (BTUs), Cargo Container Pop-Up Stops, and Conveyor Rollers for cargo and material handling applications. The company offers both standard and custom-engineered solutions in carbon steel and stainless steel variants, with complementary replacement parts, specialized components, and custom machining services via partner B&T Associates Inc.

Product overview

B&T Bearing operates as a division of JanTec Incorporated specializing in cargo and material handling products. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: Ball Transfer Units (available in Heavy-Duty Drop-In, Light-Duty Flange-Mounted, and Light-Duty Stud-Mounted configurations), Cargo Container Pop-Up Stops (hard-mounted and drop-in types), and Conveyor Rollers (in steel, PVC, and polymer variants). These core products are supported by replacement and spare parts, specialized custom components, custom machining services through B&T Associates Inc., and maintenance/cleaning services for Heavy-Duty BTUs. The company offers both standard configurations and custom-engineered solutions tailored to specific load, environment, and space requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy-Duty (Drop-In) Ball Transfer Units High-load capacity ball transfer units with 500 lb load capacity featuring omni-directional movement, one-piece hardened bearing cup, and trade-in program. Models include BT/CS6030, BT/SS6030, BT/CS6030M, and BT/SS6030M in zinc-plated and full stainless steel variants, for industrial material handling applications.
• Light-Duty (Flange-Mounted) Ball Transfer Units (BTFM75) Compact ball transfer units supporting loads up to 75 lbs with two-hole flange base for secure mounting, sealed protective cover for low torque operation, and extended durability for light to medium load applications.
• Light-Duty (Stud-Mounted) Ball Transfer Units (BTSM65) Stud-mounted ball transfer units for compact setups supporting loads up to 65 lbs, featuring sealed protective cover to prevent debris intrusion and minimize torque for space-efficient installation.
• Cargo Container Pop-Up Stops Heavy-duty spring-loaded cargo stops for securing containers during loading and unloading operations, featuring foot-activated step-and-turn mechanism for hands-free operation, zinc plating (clear or yellow) for corrosion resistance, customizable pin heights up to 6 inches, and optional laser engraving. Available in hard-mounted and drop-in configurations.
• Conveyor Rollers Standard and custom-built conveyor rollers in steel, PVC, and polymer materials available in gravity, heavy-duty, industrial, light-duty, and impact/UV resistant variants. Designed for smooth, low-friction transport with minimal maintenance for cargo handling and conveyor system applications.
• Replacement & Spare Parts Comprehensive selection of spare and replacement parts including Heavy-Duty BTUs, Light-Duty BTUs, Casters, Rollers, Container Stops, Skate Wheel Bearings, Needle Bearings, and Inner Races for cargo handling, ground support, conveyor systems, and industrial machinery applications.
• Specialized Parts Custom-designed components including Cable Assemblies, T-Handles, Stop Blocks, and other specialized parts for cargo handling, material movement, and industrial equipment applications, with customization to exact specifications.
• Custom Design Solutions Custom ball transfer unit and conveyor roller solutions tailored to specific applications including load weight, direction, space constraints, and environmental conditions. Material options include steel, PVC, and impact-resistant rollers.
• Custom Machining Services (via B&T Associates) CNC milling, turning, and plasma cutting services; manual machining; assembly and subassembly work; aftermarket kit packaging; tool and die building and repair; custom machine building; and R&D support through B&T Associates Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturing partner established in 1996.
• Maintenance & Cleaning Services Maintenance and cleaning services for Heavy-Duty (Drop-In) Ball Transfer Units, including clean and salvage services, designed to extend product life and ensure peak performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero failures in 30-day side-by-side competitor comparison test (vs. 65 failures and 40 failures for competitors)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and established.

• B&T Associates Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEstablished in 1996, B&T Associates is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner that provides custom services to B&T Bearing including assembly work, subassembly work, aftermarket kit packaging, CNC milling, CNC turning, CNC plasma cutting, and manual machining. They offer both short- and long-run production, tool & die building and repair, custom machine building, fixturing, and full 4-axis machining along with R&D support. Their efficient operations and low overhead enable competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• JanTec IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJanTec Incorporated is the parent company of B&T Bearing. JanTec also has a related division called VoltMotion that produces battery powered, modular conveyor solutions. B&T Bearing operates as a division under the JanTec corporate umbrella.
• McGrath IndustriesestablishedOthersMcGrath Industries is a specialist New Zealand manufacturing company in heavy materials handling equipment for the air freight industry. They have been a trusted B&T Bearing customer since 2007, recommending B&T products as superior to all competing products they have tested.
• Rollerbed SystemsestablishedOthersRollerbed Systems provides rollerbed and vehicle loading systems to clients. They integrate B&T Bearing BT-CS6030 Ball Transfer Units into their pneumatic ball rollertrack modules, with positive customer feedback on product quality.
• B&T Associates Specialties (CNC/Manufacturing Partners)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerB&T Associates provides precision manufacturing capabilities including CNC milling, CNC turning, CNC plasma cutting, manual machining, tool & die building and repair, custom machine building, and fixturing with full 4-axis machining capacity for R&D support and production needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hilman Rollers: Manufacturer of heavy-load moving equipment including rollers, dollies, and machinery skates. Comparable in serving industrial cargo handling, military, and heavy-manufacturing customers with rugged mechanical load-movement products.
• LEWCO Inc. US manufacturer of conveyor products including rollers and material handling equipment for industrial customers. Directly comparable product line and target customer base in conveyor/material handling applications.
• Ball Transfers Inc. Specialty manufacturer of ball transfer units and omni-directional load movement products. Most directly comparable to B&T in product category, customer base (conveyors, packaging, material handling), and go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• NSK Ltd. Major global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings. Comparable in the underlying bearing technology that B&T integrates, and serves the same industrial and automotive-adjacent end markets.
• The Timken Company: Engineered bearings and power transmission products manufacturer. Comparable in bearing/power-transmission technology stack and industrial customer base, at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Interroll Group: Global manufacturer of conveyor rollers, drum motors, and material handling solutions. Comparable via the conveyor rollers product line and overlapping logistics/warehouse customer base, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Hytrol Conveyor Company: Large US manufacturer of conveyor systems and components, including rollers and material handling equipment. Overlaps with B&T in conveyor rollers and warehouse/distribution end markets.
• SKF Group: Global bearing and rotating equipment manufacturer. Comparable because B&T's BTUs are built around ball bearings and serve overlapping industrial customers; SKF is a vastly larger incumbent with broader offerings.
• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): Large industrial MRO distributor with extensive bearings, rollers, and material handling SKUs. Comparable as a competitive route-to-market for the same end buyers, even though Grainger is a broad-line distributor rather than a specialty manufacturer.
• McMaster-Carr: Massive industrial supply distributor carrying a deep catalog of bearings, rollers, casters, and material handling components. Comparable as a competing channel for the same end customers, though via distribution rather than specialty manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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