The World Bearing Association (WBA) was created in 2006 to focus on issues impacting the $30 billion world bearing industry. The WBA represents some 150,000 bearing industry employees through its member companies.
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ABMA is founding member along with the Japanese Bearing Industrial Association (JBIA) and the Federation of European Bearing Manufacturers Association (FEBMA). The WBA contributes to the development of the global bearing industry and focues on specific issues of common interest including anti-counterfeiting and environmental protection.
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Recent WBA intiatives include:
- Promotion of global bearing industry environmental efforts - www.bearingsandtheenvironment.com
- Legislative and Administrative Measures against Counterfeit Bearings in China
- Fostering the recycling grinding swarf in all regions of the world