Combined Kaydon-Cooper sales team adds value for customers
10.2010

Phoenix, Arizona, USA...The Cooper Bearings and Kaydon Bearings divisions of Kaydon Corporation today announced a joint sales initiative by their North American sales teams that will improve coverage and give customers more bearing choices from a single source.

Kaydon and Cooper, both business units of Kaydon Corporation, will continue to develop and manufacture their own product lines in their own facilities, but will now offer them through a single sales and distribution network.

"This move will leverage the combined strengths of Kaydon and Cooper while maintaining the strong, independent brand identities they have built up over many years," said Jeff Manzagol, President, Kaydon Bearings Division. "Together we can offer customers an expanded product range from a single point of contact, with greater efficiencies."

Kaydon Bearings and Cooper Roller Bearings are global leaders in their respective fields. The Kaydon Bearings product line includes Reali-Slim® thin-section bearings, Reali-Slim TT® turntable bearings, slewing ring bearings (up to 240" O.D.), and custom bearings, as well as bearing refurbishment and repair. The Cooper Bearings Group specializes in split-to-the-shaft roller bearings.

"Together we will have a more complete product line, broader distribution sales coverage with less duplicated effort, and smaller sales territories that will allow more frequent visits with customers," said Sid VonFeldt, Director of Cooper Bearings' North American operations.

The joint sales initiative is being managed by Brian Short, Director of Distribution Sales for Kaydon Bearings. It follows a successful pilot program launched in 2009, which began with one salesperson from each business unit promoting all product lines and was later expanded to other regions.

Kaydon Corporation Bearings Division is a leading global manufacturer of standard and custom thin-section bearings, high-level bearing assemblies, and slewing ring bearings for a wide range of manufacturing and process applications.

Cooper Split Roller Bearings is known all over the world for split-to-the-shaft roller bearings that simplify access and extend bearing life in heavy industry and similarly demanding environments. Cooper also manufactures flat thrust roller bearings, solid bearings and eccentric bearings for specialized applications, and offers a complete bearing refurbishment program.