RBC Bearings INC

RBC Bearings Incorporated RBC Bearings Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. Our precision solutions are integral to the manufacture and operation of most machines and mechanical systems, to reduce wear to moving parts, facilitate proper power transmission, reduce damage and energy loss caused by friction, and control pressure and flow. The terms we, us, our, RBC and the Company mean RBC Bearings Incorporated and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates another meaning. While we manufacture products in all major categories, we focus primarily on the higher end of the bearing, gearing and engineered component markets where we believe our value-added engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and application expertise enable us to differentiate ourselves from our competitors and enhance profitability. We believe our expertise has enabled us to garner leading positions in many of the product markets in which we primarily compete. With 65 facilities in 11 countries, of which 44 are manufacturing facilities, we have been able to significantly broaden our end markets, products, customer base and geographic reach. All quantitative data contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the Annual Report ) is stated in millions, except for share and per-share data, number of facilities, headcount, or where otherwise noted.