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16 March 2012

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PARTsolutions Joins the American Bearing Manufacturers Association to Support Bearings Industry

PARTsolutions LLC is now a member of the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA). PARTsolutions' membership was approved at the ABMA Annual Conference held March 15-17, 2012 in Bonita Springs, FL. The annual event brings together CEOs and leaders from the gearing and bearing industry and is co-hosted by ABMA and the American Gear Manufacturer Association (AGMA).

PARTsolutions joins the ABMA as an Associate Member, comprised of companies that supply products or services to the bearings industry.

PARTsolutions partnered with the ABMA to show their support for an industry to which many of its customers belong, including leading bearing manufacturers SKF, NSK, NTN, INA, FAG, Pacific Bearing, Baldor Dodge and Misumi.

The three day conference features presentations that discuss how to overcome the current economy and capitalize on emerging market trends. Speakers include:

•Connie Podesta, Motivational Speaker, Author, Executive Coach & Industry Expert

•Kenneth Gronbach, President, KGC Direct, LLC

•Steve Barnhart, Manufacturing Specialist, Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center

•Jim Meil, Vice President and Chief Economist, Eaton Corporation

•Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, Cook Political Report

In addition to the presentations, conference attendees will have many opportunities to network with colleagues during social activities.

About American Bearing Manufacturers Association

Founded in 1917, the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has long and rich history, which includes aiding in the production of bearings in World War 1 and fighting counterfeit bearings around the world. ABMA provides leadership, advocacy and education on issues impacting the global bearing industry. ABMA's members include manufacturers of bearings and finished components as well as suppliers to the bearing industry. Participants from member companies are CEOs and senior executives -- the key decision-makers and the most successful and forward thinking leaders in the bearing industry.

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