NEWS

  July 2010

FIT Bearings Acquires ISO 9001:2008 FIT Bearings, a USA based, privately held company, has acquired the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification. After extensive quality systems analyses by the Shanghai YuanCheng Consulting Co., Ltd., FIT Bearings earned the certificate in August, 2008. YuanCheng Consulting is one of the largest and most influential consulting companies in China, mainly engaged in certifying, management consulting, management training, brand & marketing consulting, and information services. They were one of the first to be approved as a certifying company by the China Certifying Supervision Committee. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008 are the internationally recognized standards for quality. Certification reassures your customers that your organization is fully committed to quality by continuously undergoing the scrutiny of an accredited third party certification company. FIT Bearings was established in 1988, and since its beginning, has strived for excellence in quality products for our customers. We had previously received our ISO 9001:2000 certificate in January, 2008, but the re-certification process required additional commitments to customer satisfaction and quality improvement. Specific points of the quality process for FIT Bearings included the following: Verified customer satisfaction Continuous improvement in quality testing processes and equipment Understanding and conforming to customer requirements and concerns Maintaining a compliant ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance System Companies that hold the ISO 9001:2000 certificate, but that do not qualify for the ISO 9001:2008 by November, 2010, will lose their ISO 9001:2000 certifications. FIT Bearings specializes in Bearings, Oil Seals, Castings, Chain, Conveyor Components, Wheel Hubs, and Mechanical Parts. At FIT Bearings, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority, and in our commitment to our customers, we have and will continue to strive toward 100% quality in not only our products, but also our customer service.

  April 2010

FIT Bearings' can remove your worries when doing business with China A few years back, the U.S. economy was booming, and so was its business with China. Today, because of its cheaper labor rates, and rapidly growing domestic market, which includes 400 million Internet users and 700 million mobile-phone subscribers, China remains somewhat enticing. However, new obstacles are making it more difficult for U.S. companies to buy and sell direct with China. In fact, some businesses, big and small, are finding out that doing business direct with China is not at all like it was in the past. Large American companies such as Hewlett-Packard and General Electric have spent billions of dollars in setting up world-class research and development centers in China, but as China's business sectors have matured, their government has started to shift emphasis on to nurturing their own corporate companies in order to become global competitors. Emboldened by their nation's rising economic position, China has increased demands on foreign companies. For example, the Information Technology Industry Council, which represents many U.S. companies, said that one example of the new hurdles its members face in China is the government procurement policy that require that products contain intellectual property developed and owned in China. Tech companies also face new Chinese rules, including the requirement that products adopt local technology standards. What this means is that companies often must create two versions of a product, one for China and one for the global market. China Mobile, for example, is reportedly close to an agreement with Apple regarding the I phone, but Apple will have to reconfigure the device to run on China's standard, which will be used only in China. Anymore, unless you have direct ties and a thorough understanding of their business practices, doing business with China just isn't as easy as it was in the past. Sometimes it takes a company with a more established history to be able to work confidently with the policies, factories, and producers in China. FIT Bearings is an Asian-owned, U.S. based company that, not only has over two decades of dealing with China's red tape, but also has established solid relationships with many of the desired producers in China. It is also companies like FIT Bearings that are able to consistently negotiate the best cost structure and get commitments for on-time deliveries with these factories. Let FIT Bearings cut through the red tape for you, and be your connection to China.

  December 2009

FIT Bearings' Shanghai Operations building project nears completion From its ground breaking inception on June 28, 2007, FIT Bearings' new facility for its Shanghai Operations/QC Center is nearing completion. The construction is expected to be completed in time for the grand opening ceremony to occur during the same period as that of the Shanghai World Expo opening on May 1, 2010. The new facility is located on the east side of the Shanghai SongJiang Industrial Zone (SJIZ), east of downtown SongJiang in the southwest part of Shanghai. The SJIZ was the first municipal-level industrial zone approved by the Government of Shanghai. To date, there have been over 500 foreign investments in to this zone, with an amount totally more than 8.43 billion U.S. dollars. Of these investments, more than 60 are internationally renowned multinational companies from the world's "Fortune 500". FIT Bearings' new facility is invested and headed by its U.S.A. headquarters, with a registered capital amount of four million U.S. dollars, and a total investment amount of over eight million. With the New Year approaching, all of us at FIT Bearings would like to thank our customers for their continued business. We would also like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year. 2010 Shanghai, China World Expo The 2010 Shanghai, China World Expo is an occasion for China to bring the world to home, and for the world to feel at home in China . By dedicating a 5.28-square-kilometer area at the core of the city for exhibitions, events, and forums, and with the Expo theme, “Better City, Better Life," Shanghai hopes to pilot a powerful and lasting example of sustainable and harmonious urban living. Expo Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 Expected Visitors: 70 million Expected Participants: 200 http://en.expo2010.cn/index.htm

  October 2009

FIT Bearings stocks a full line of Split Housing Assemblies Split Housing Assemblies (plumber blocks) are the most commonly used blocks in manufacturing, mining, and construction industries for mounting self-aligning ball or spherical roller bearings with adapter sleeves or cylindrical bores. They are designed for use on conveyors, dryers, road building equipment, run-out tables, fans, crushers, hammer mills, and many other high-precision, heavy duty applications. FIT Bearings stocks a full line of high quality components for Split Housing Assemblies: Housings (2-bolt and 4-bolt), Spherical Roller Bearings, Adapter Sleeve Assemblies, Triple Seal Rings, Tac Seals, and Locating Rings.  Our competitive pricing and same day service not only allows our customers continuous field operations, but it also keeps FIT Bearings growing strong in the United States and World Wide. Our factories have been certified for the following Split Housing products: Housing Series: SD500, SD600, SD3000, SD3100, SAF230K, SAF300, SAF500, SAF600, SDAF230K, SDAF231K, SDAF232K, SDAF500, SN200, SN300, SN500, SN600, SN3000, SN3100, SNG500, SNG600, SSN200, SSN300, SSN500, SSN600, SSN3000 and SSN3100. Spherical Roller Bearing Series: 22200, 22300, 23000, 23100, and 23200. Adapter Sleeve Series: SNW and SNP. Triple Seal Ring Series: ER and LER. Tac Seal Series: TER. Locating Ring Series: A and SR. FIT Bearings, always your best choice for "One-stop" shopping.

  July 2009

To a degree, Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. complies regarding infringement rights. As FIT Bearings' corporate attorney prepared to take legal action against Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. in the United States and with the WIPO in China , we discovered that on their website they had changed the "FIT" brand to "CCF" brand.  Therefore, FIT Bearings has decided to temporarily suspend all legal action against Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd.  However, should further violations be discovered under FIT Bearings' close monitoring, we will reserve our right to resume all legal avenues. We believe that Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. will not violate again any of FIT Bearings' trade marks.

  May 2009

Update - Another Chinese company tries to profit off of FIT Bearings' good name. In our April News, we reported that Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. of Xinchang, Zhejiang, China, who is not related to FIT Bearings whatsoever, has been trying to profit off of FIT Bearings' good name.  After FIT's stern warning to initiate legal action through the WIPO, we noticed a change on Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd.'s website.  Please see below. Before After Clearly, this change can be construed as an acknowledgement of Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd.'s deceptive and unethical conduct of intentionally trying to skate on FIT Bearings' good name.  Replacing the flashing words of "FIT Bearing" with "CCF Bearing" is not going to be sufficient, though, because the company continues to show the words "FIT Bearing" in their name. Unless Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. immediately removes all references related to "FIT Bearing", we reserve our right to continue with our legal action against them.  Specifically, this includes the removal of "FIT Bearing" from their website, internet advertising, printed materials, and all other sources of advertisement. FIT Bearings will go after any and all companies that try to profit off of their good name.

  April 2009

Another Chinese company tries to profit off of FIT Bearings' good name. FIT Bearings has retained an intellectual property attorney specialized in international trademarks, regarding a trademark dispute. In another apparent attempt to skate on the good name of FIT Bearings, another company, Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. of Xinchang, Zhejiang, China, who is not related to FIT Bearings whatsoever, is infringing on property rights, misappropriating the FIT Bearings trade name, using unlawful and deceptive trade practices, false advertising, and intentionally trading on FIT Bearings's goodwill in order to unjustly profit. On Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd.'s URL, they clearly show and state that their trademark is CCF. However, located in plain sight on their home page, they blatantly advertise FIT Bearings. Viewers searching the web for the "legitimate" FIT Bearings, can easily stumble onto CCF's website, mistaking them for us. This type of action is deceptive and unethical. Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. has been asked to cease and desist from all direct and indirect use of "FIT Bearing" in any of its products, website, advertisements, and/or literature. Established in 1988, FIT Bearings has several registered trademarks, and is committed to doing what is necessary to safeguard them. On 02/27/07, FIT Bearings applied for registration with the Government of China, and the approval status is pending. Despite FIT Bearings' courteous request, there has been no response from Zhejiang Fit Bearing Co., Ltd. Therefore, we are left with no alternative but to seek action in this matter. FIT Bearings intends to file a formal complaint with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, an international provider of non-profit services for the out-of-court resolution of commercial disputes. The Center specializes in cases arising from technology and intellectual property transactions, such as licensing, R&D, and distribution agreements. On December 17th, 2007, in a website trade name dispute against Ningbo Flight International, a panel with the WIPO awarded the legal ownership of the URL, www.fitbearing.com to FIT Bearings. http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2007/d2007-1488.html

  March 2009

FIT Bearings named in the Top 500 U.S. Asian American Owned Businesses. Out of over 650,000 U.S. businesses, DiversityBusiness.com has selected FIT Bearings as one of the Top 500 Asian American Owned Businesses. FIT Bearings has earned an award and recognition by distinguishing itself as one of the top entrepreneurs in the country. The awards are based on annual gross revenue and business profile. It is the basis of DiversityBusiness' "Top Business List", which is seen by over 15 million people, and used by Fortune 500 companies and large buying organizations to find new business partners. The "Top Business List" is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of America's economy - privately held companies. This esteemed, elite list is coveted by the most successful companies in the U.S., and has become a recognized and respected compilation of companies that truly differentiate themselves in the market place in a time when doing so has never been more important. FIT Bearings will be an honorary mention at the "9th Annual National Multicultural Awards Ceremony and Conference" on April 29 - May 1, 2009, at the Disney Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. Expected to attend are America's "Top Business Owners" and "Top Fortune 500" companies.

  January 2009

FIT Bearings Invites all OEMs to be our "Partner in Savings" with "Made-to-Order" Products FIT Bearings is pleased to announce a new effort to maximize savings for OEMs by expanding towards more "Made-to-Order" products. We know that, both the U.S. economy and world economy are struggling right now.  We also know that OEMs will be looking to lower costs and to find dependable sources for products. FIT Bearings has over 20 years of experience, and well established relationships with top quality factories.  We want to be your source for products, whether stocked or made-to-order. Let FIT Bearings be your partner and liaison to savings for your company. Made-to-order products will average a 90 day delivery time.  Let’s get started now, so that you can see savings by the next quarter, and can build towards greater savings over the years to come. Bearings, Sprockets, Bull Gears and Sheaves are just to name a few of the many products that we can offer. We welcome all inquiries. Whether you are already an established FIT Bearings customer, or a new potential customer, we look forward to working with you through these tough economic times. Our ultimate goal is to be able to offer you a great quality product at lower costs than you are currently paying. This is a foundation that we can build on, no matter what the global economy brings now or in the future. Call us now at 877-808-0348 or 800-808-0348.

  December 2008

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! FIT Bearings would like to wish our customers and their families a joyous holiday season. We hope that the coming year will bring prosperity to all. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for their continued business, as we appreciate it very much. On another note, our 2009 office locations' state scenery calendars are available now.  Please let your sales representative know the quantity that you will need.

  November 2008

FIT Bearings Supplies Quality Outsourced Product FIT Bearings offers quality products to our customers at very competitive prices. Our goal is to become our customers' #1 overseas supplier. Because we only deal with the selected factories in China, we are not limited to specific product lines. For the past several years, we have been supplying our customers with not only bearings and seals, but also products such as the following: Castings (wheel hubs, wheel weights...) Stampings (Tie downs, brackets...) Injection molded parts (Handle grips, wheels...) Machined parts (Shafting, spline couplers...) Electrical parts (Boxes, battery test clamps...) Sub-assemblies (Carts, conveyor roll ends...) Complete assembled products (Lawn mowers, brakes...) With the ever increasing costs of today, outsourced products can greatly increase profits. If your company is interested in pursuing a new avenue, then please give us a call at your convenience. We will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.

  October 2008

2008 China International Bearing Industry Exhibition rolls smoothly The China Bearing Industry Association held it's 11th exhibition this year.  The 2008 fair was held September 23-26, at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center.  The 600 or so exhibitors were renowned bearing corporations and factories, from countries such as the U.S. , Japan , Germany , Italy, the UK , Sweden, France, Korea , Spain, Switzerland , Singapore , Russia, India, Taiwan , China , and Hong Kong 's Special Administrative Region. The purpose for the exhibitions is for bearing industry enterprises to come together to compare and learn from each other.  In a friendly atmosphere, old and new friends alike get together to discuss bearing related topics.  FIT Bearings welcomed the new exhibitors this year, and further enjoyed all who visited our Logistics/QC in Shanghai. Kicking off in 1990, and after 16 years of development, the China International Bearing Industry Exhibition (CIBIE) has matured internationally, and has become the world's largest professional bearing industry event.  By 2006, the exhibition, which was also held at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center , covered an area of 32,000 sq.m., housed 538 exhibitors from 17 countries, and accommodated more than 80,000 visitors.  Enterprises from 34 countries participated in bearing discussions.

  September 2008

China takes the gold The 2008 summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China, was a great success on all fronts. The opening ceremony at the newly constructed Bird’s Nest stadium was a magnificent show, unlike any opening ceremony in the history of the games. China was golden, as their athletes topped the charts with 51 gold medals, which was the largest gold count in 20 years. The United States topped the overall medal count with a record breaking 110, and was second in gold medals with 36. FIT Bearings would like to congratulate all athletes who won medals at this year's games, and we wish them the best for the future.

  August 2008

FIT Bearings selects SAP, the world's top three software supplier overall In our continued efforts to improve operations, FIT Bearings is revamping its database system. Its current legacy system, albeit effective, cannot compare to the modular programs which accompany SAP. Additionally, linking all our offices, and maintaining room for growth, will help us continue streamlining our processes and inventory management. Moreover, to maintain our excellent customer service, FIT Bearings has been using the CRM System (Customer Relationship Management) since March 2004. This significant upgrade demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality service possible. We are here to partner with you.

  July 2008

Global Steel Prices Nearly Double in a Year During the past year, steel prices soared, as iron and steel manufacturers were forced to accept huge price increases from iron ore and coke producers. The brunt of the increase came in February and March, but prices continue to rise on a daily basis. This may bring new problems to manufacturers, as strong demand on emerging markets has brought about inflationary pressures. Also leading to the high demand has been the infrastructure spending toward urbanization in Asia, the Middle East, and other regions. By May 2008, the billet price soared up to US$900 per ton, almost doubling within a year. Billets are used in the production of steel, mainly for construction purposes. It is also used as the steel industry index. According to data from 2003-2008, the international iron ore prices increased by 8.9%, 18.62%, 71.5%, 19%, and 65%, respectively; thus, nearly tripling during the past five years. As a result, coking coal prices increased, which in turn, forced tremendous increases in steel and iron prices. During the past three to four months, steel prices have risen by about 50% in the U.S., making the soaring steel prices a global trend. At this juncture, growing imports will not be sufficient to relieve the tight supply in the market in the short term. Consequently, transaction values will most likely climb through the middle of the year. However, ordering is likely to be kept to a minimum, due to credit restraints being imposed by lenders, restricting buyers on volume steel purchasing. Steel prices are expected to continue to rise through the second quarter. Over the summer, due to lower levels of buying activity, price increases should come to a halt. The economic outlook for the second half of 2008 is uncertain, especially with the threat of a US recession remaining high, which may lead to a drop in steel consumption. The credit crunch will also have an affect on new projects. Consequently, a fall in transaction values is expected. Most selling figures should recover by a small amount in 2009, as inventories will need to be restocked.

  June 2008

Shanghai FIT Bearings makes a contribution of RMB10,900 to the China earthquake relief fund. A deadly earthquake rocked Southwestern China on Monday, May 12th, 2008, in the county of Wenchuan, located in the Eastern Sichuan Province. Wenchuan County took a significant hit, as it was the heart of the disaster area. The loss of life was significant. According to the report by The Ministry of Civil Affairs, there were 69,181 people confirmed killed, 374,171 wounded, and 18,498 unaccounted for. Shanghai FIT Bearings donated 10,900 RMB for subsidization to the Earthquake Relief Fund. The donation was delivered to the Shanghai Songjiang District Industrial Management at the China State Council Earthquake Relief Headquarters. FIT Bearings would like to offer its deepest sympathies to all who were affected by this devastating disaster.

  May 2008

FIT Bearings becomes an Alibaba TrustPass member. In order to better serve our customers, FIT Bearings has become an Alibaba TrustPass member. The benefits are as follows: 1) Our customers can feel rest assured of our credibility as a pre-qualified supplier (A&V Certified). 2) Opens the door to many more factory leads for specific products that our customers are looking for. FIT Bearings welcomes all new product inquiries from its current customers and potential prospects.  Please give us a call, and we will do our best to become your #1 overseas supplier.

  March 2008

FIT Bearings' Chinese version web site is now available for viewing. The Chinese version is not only for our China domestic bearing sales, but it is also for our qualified suppliers, as it enables them to learn more about FIT Bearings and its further cooperations. FIT Bearings has been selling bearings in China for over a decade, and our name brand bearings have mainly been used in Lawn & Garden Equipment, Conveyor Idlers, Heavy Trucking, Agricultural Wheel Hubs, Automobile Motors, Fitness Equipment, and In-Line Skates in China and Worldwide. FIT Bearings looks forward to serving its customers in 2008. Even with the rapidly increasing costs in China, such as raw materials, RMB exchange rate fluctuations, the international trade friction, the strengthened macro-control, the processing trade policy adjustments, the new labor contract law, taxes mergers, and more, we accept these challenges, and will continually strive to bring you, our customer, excellent quality products at competitive prices.

  January 2008

FIT Bearings' Wins Web Address Action Against Ningbo Flight In December, 2007, the WIPO panel ruled in favor of FIT Bearings complaint that Ningbo Flight International registered and used www.fitbearing.com in bad faith, and awarded the legal ownership of the URL,www.fitbearing.com to FIT Bearings. Since that ruling, Ningbo Flight International registered www.fitbearing.net. A warning was issued, and FIT Bearings will continue to fight all attempts to use our registered trade name in bad faith. On January 8, 2008, ebearing.com wrote an article regarding FIT Bearings' favorable outcome against Ningbo Flight International, http://www.ebearing.com/news2008/010801.htm We appreciate ebearing.com's dedication to the bearing industry, by not only being a great resource for bearing related needs, but also in helping to keep the bearing industry informed on important news from around the world. We would like to thank ebearing.com for bringing our news to the bearing industry, and for being so dedicated to all of us.

  December 2007

WIPO awards domain name to FIT Bearings Christmas will certainly be a joyous one this year. On December 17th, after careful consideration of FIT Bearings' complaint filed on October 12, 2007 against Ningbo Flight International, a panel with the WIPO agreed with our argument, and awarded the legal ownership of the URL, www.fitbearing.com to FIT Bearings. We thank the law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer in assisting with the defense of our registered trademark. The WIPO panel found the following: Identical or Confusingly Similar FIT Bearings, www.fitbearings.com, has shown sufficient evidence that it has registered trade mark rights and it continues to have such rights in the United States of America, and that it has acquired common law rights through long and extensive use of the trade mark. In addition, the disputed domain name, www.fitbearing.com, lacks only the letter "s", which is too small of a variation to be able to distinguish it from FIT Bearings' mark. Consequently, the disputed domain name is confusingly similar. Rights or Legitimate Interests For the following reasons, Ningbo Flight International has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name: Ningbo Flight International has not provided evidence for use of the domain name "fitbearing". FIT Bearings never permitted Ningbo Flight International to use its trade mark. There is no record that Ningbo Flight International is commonly known by the disputed domain name. There is no indication that Ningbo Flight International has been using the domain name for non-commercial or fair use. Registered and Used in Bad Faith FIT Bearings, www.fitbearings.com, has shown sufficient evidence that it has fame and notoriety in China, and that it has substantial business ties with China within the ball bearings and ball rings industry. In addition, FIT Bearings and its trade mark do command a substantial reputation and goodwill within the Chinese market and the United States of America. More particularly, Ningbo Flight International appears to be in the same trade and industry as FIT Bearings and on the strength of FIT Bearings' reputation in its trade mark within the ball bearings and ball rings industry. Therefore, the compelling conclusion is that, Ningbo Flight International, by choosing to register and use a domain name which is confusingly similar to FIT Bearings' widely known and distinctive trade mark, intended to ride on the goodwill of FIT Bearings' trade mark in an attempt to exploit, for commercial gain, internet traffic destined for FIT Bearings. Potential targeted partners and end users, who are most likely to be familiar with traders in the ball bearings and ball rings industry, are led to believe that the website www.fitbearing.com is either FIT Bearings' website or a website associated with or endorsed by FIT Bearings, or that Ningbo Flight International is the authorized partner of FIT Bearings, while in fact it is neither of these. Consequently, Ningbo Flight International, has through the use of a confusingly similar domain name, created a likelihood of confusion with FIT Bearings' trade mark, and has constituted a misrepresentation to the public. Finally, the choice of the disputed domain name and the conduct of Ningbo Flight International as far as the website on to which the domain name resolves, are indicative of registration and use of the disputed domain name in bad faith. Decision For all the foregoing reasons, the panel orders that the domain name, www.fitbearing.com be transferred to FIT Bearings. http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2007/d2007-1488.html The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center is an international provider of non-profit services for the out-of-court resolution of commercial disputes. The Center specializes in cases arising from technology and intellectual property transactions, such as licensing, R&D, and distribution agreements. WIPO arbitration, mediation and expert determination contract clauses: http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/arbitration/contract-clauses WIPO domain name dispute resolution: http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains WIPO training events: http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/events

  November 2007

BM TRADA -- United Kingdom Accreditation Service Since our September news, FIT Bearings has been moving right along with the BM TRADA Certification process. By year's end 2007, we hope to have earned our ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environment Management System certifications for non-bearing products. Examples of products to be certified include, but are not limited to, Oil Seals, Castings, Chain, Conveyor Components, Wheel Hubs, and Mechanical Parts. These new certifications will not only reassure our customers that FIT Bearings continuously strives for excellence in quality on all products, but also that we care about the future of our environment. These certifications will also be a testament of our sourcing and engineering capabilities. On another note, the 2007 Holiday season is upon us, and all of us at FIT Bearings would like to wish all of you Happy Holidays. For more information regarding the BM TRADA, please visit: http://www.bmtrada.com/site/html/home.html

  October 2007

Fremont International Trading, Inc., DBA FIT Bearings, filed a complaint against Ningbo Flight International Industrial Co., Ltd. FIT Bearings has retained a Washington, DC law firm, Garvey Schubert Barer, in an apparent website name dispute. Commonly referred to as a Universal Resource Locator (URL), its URL, www.fitbearings.com, can easily be mistaken with Ningbo Flight International Industrial Company's URL, www.fitbearing.com. A single letter, s, is all that differentiates the two. FIT Bearings contends that its competitor is purposely and maliciously confusing consumers. Their URL does not resemble their business name whatsoever. For example, www.nfi.com would be logical and expected. Both companies are involved in bearings or industrial components with offices in China. See our Locations tab. Established in 1988, FIT Bearings has several registered trademarks. Despite a courteous cease and desist request last December by FIT Bearings, Ningbo Flight International, established in 1997, maintains that its URL is not infringing on any other. FIT Bearings will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary, and is commited to safeguarding all its trademarks. We look forward to a favorable outcome. http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/cases/2007/d1400-1599.html Case Number: D2007-1488

  September 2007

FIT Bearings seeks greater scrutiny. In our commitment to quality, FIT Bearings has contracted with BM TRADA Certification, a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). Originally established to develop quality assurance schemes in the construction industry, BM TRADA has since expanded into many other sectors including manufacturing, distribution, paper, printing, software, legal and professional services, agriculture, and food, to name a few. We hope to earn, by year's end 2007, ISO 9000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environment Management System certifications for non-bearing products. Examples include, but are not limited to, chains, conveyor components, seals, wheel hubs, and general mechanical parts. "ISO" comes from the Greek word "'i`sos" meaning "equal." It is a word adopted by the International Organization for Standardization, loosely referred to as ISO, to mean a standard. There are thousands of ISO standards, mostly dealing with standardizing requirements for products, so that commerce, especially on an international plane, is facilitated. ISO sets standards in many businesses and technologies, including computing and communications. Please check back for updates.

  August 2007

CNN has rated Shanghai in the top 12 places to do business in the world. http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/biz2/0708/gallery.roadwarriorsspecial.biz2//7.html FIT Bearings encourages all our current and potential customers to come see our QC/Procurement facility in Shanghai, and witness firsthand China's invigorating economic boom. We can provide: Speedy application for Chinese Visas. Interpreter and advisors. Scheduling of meetings and factory visits. Transportation between the airport, hotel and suppliers. Promotions!!! Attention Valuable FIT Distributors: *Any single order totaling $500.00 or more earns a FIT logo cap. (Available October 2007). *Any single order totaling $1000.00 or more earns an astonishingly bright FIT LED photon micro-light keychain. Call your Inside Sales Representative to place your order at: Chicago office: Toll Free: (877) 808-0348 or Fax: (847) 836-0510. California office: Toll Free: (800) 808-0348 or Fax: (510) 226-6104. Please check our promotions link for pictures of our current promotions. http://www.fitbearings.com/promotions.htm

  July 2007

FIT Bearings soon turns 20! For two decades, FIT Bearings has been serving North American OEMs and distributors. Our ability to source and to provide quality control has earned us a reputation as a valued-added supplier. Today, we not only supply bearings, but have expanded our product lines to meet with our customers' growing demands. Examples of our expanding product line are evident in our new 250-page 2007 Product Catalog, and our new 46-page Hub Catalog. To request your copy, click the link below. http://www.fitbearings.com/requestcatalog.htm You can also download copies of our catalogs by section in Adobe Reader PDF format. http://www.fitbearings.com/catalog.htm We thank you for your support.

  June 2007

The Foundation Ceremony of Shanghai FIT June 28, 2007 - FIT Bearings broke ground on the construction of their new facility in the Shanghai SongJiang Industrial Zone today. This celebration was attended by FIT Bearings' CEO, his staff, and distinguished guests. We began with a traditional ribbon-cutting, followed by incense lighting, the first shovels of dirt, and concluded with fireworks and noisemakers. We look forward to watching the progress of our new building and anticipate its completion. Please check back for updates. http://www.fitbearings.com/news007.htm

  April 2007

Computer Numerical Control 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (CNC 3D CMM) is launched FIT Bearings has procured a CNC 3D CMM machine this month. The CNC 3D CMM produces a precise dimensional profile of a physical object with high efficiency, reliability, and precision. Its probe registers the 2- or 3-dimensional position of a point on an object, and then transmits this data to the desktop. For hubs in particular, this measuring device will also verify concentricity between all machined circles and drilled bolt holes. http://www.fitbearings.com/precision.htm

  February 2007

FIT Bearings receives "Top Diversity-Owned Business in California" award for 2006. Last April, DiversityBusiness.com recognized FIT Bearings in their 7th annual survey of U.S. businesses. Based on annual gross sales, FIT ranked within the top 100 California minority-owned businesses. A ceremony was held at the famed hotel and casino Mirage in Las Vegas. DiversityBusiness.com, with over 35,000 members, is the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. Members provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications.

  January 2007

FIT Bearings expands. FIT Bearings supplies bearings and oil seals to the largest fastener distributor in the nation, Fastenal. Fastenal was founded in 1967 and has expanded to become the fastest growing and largest full-line industrial distributor in the nation. They have a fleet of over 275 company-owned semi-trucks and trailers, and over 2,000 stores in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Europe, and China. FIT Bearings became their first and only oil seal supplier listed in their catalog. Our products are also prominently displayed in their stores.

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