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13.5.2008

ENERGY SAVING POWER TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS
The Bearing Man Group distributes a range of energy efficient power transmission components that are designed to significantly reduce electricity consumption in diverse industries. New energy efficient self adjusting motor bases (S.A.M Base) enable quick, easy and accurate change out and tensioning of V-belts for efficient power transmission.



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13.5.2008

Bearing Man, a leading distributor of engineering consumables throughout Southern Africa, has become a major supplier of quality branded components used in power generation plants.
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4.2.2008

NEW CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM LAUNCHED
Our aim is to empower communities to develop themselves through the redeployment of our resources to communities that are in need.  We believe that good corporate citizenship is an investment and our policy has been structured to meet the needs of our communities
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19.11.2007

FAREWELL TO A BELOVED LEADER & MENTOR
Greg Till's vibrant entrepreneurial flair, business courage and an unwavering determination to succeed, set the tone for a strong team spirit and tremendous sense of pride for everyone at Bearing Man.


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18.10.2007

GOING FOR GOLD
Bearing Man has concluded heads of agreement for the acquisition of 85% of Goldquest International Hydraulics (Pty) Limited, specialists in hydraulic engineering in Southern Africa.


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8.10.2007

BEARING MAN ACQUIRE OBEX FASTENERS
Bearing Man has further expanded its fasteners business with the recent acquisition of Obex Fasteners.
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25.6.2007

INVICTA RELEASES 2007 YEAR END RESULTS
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15.5.2007

INVICTA HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES BEE PARTNER
20% of new ordinary shares in Humulani have been issued to aloeCap and 5% of new ordinary shares to the trust. This trust has been established in terms of the mandate given by Invicta's shareholders for the benefit of black staff at Invicta, as set out in the Government's Broad Based BEE Codes of Good Practice....
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The Bearing Man Group is Africa's leading distributor of dynamic engineering consumable products. Our success can be attributed to:
  • Intensive international sourcing - we offer the best products and leading brands from around the world.One source - our vast range and stockholding meets 99 percent of customers requirements.
  • We provide the right products at the right time, everytime! African countries and over 100 branches.
  • Experienced and dedicated sales and technical support - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • A corporate culture that strives for excellence, and relentlessly seeks new opportunities.
  • Quite simply, the best customer service possible.

HISTORY

  • Established in 1974 as a bearing shop in Durban
  • Growth by acquisition and organic expansion to over 100 branches in South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. 
  • Bearing Man acquired Fenner Power Transmission distribution in August 1998.  
  • Bearing Man acquired Invicta Bearings in 2000, which serves as a second route to market. 
  • Bearing Man acquired Springset, a fastener business in 2004.
  • Delisted in 2005 to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Humulani Investments (Pty) Ltd, a company controlled by Invicta Holdings Ltd.

EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

Black Empowerment partners will acquire a stake in Humulani Investments thereby ensuring Bearing Man meets its BEE equity requirements.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

All our activities conform to the highest assurance systems. The Bearing Man Group is ISO 9001:2000 accredited.