Our History

Our Journey

Milestones that shaped our story
1936

Founded in San Francisco

Bearing Engineering opens its doors representing SKF, Timken, Hyatt, and New Departure.
1943

Strategic Reorganization

Leadership transition strengthens aviation and industrial specialization.
1969

East Bay Expansion

Relocation to Emeryville supports growth across Northern California.
1975

40 Years of Engineering Support

Serving steel, refinery, electronics, shipyard, and food processing industries.
1986

50-Year State Recognition

Honored by California state and federal leaders for industrial contribution.
2024

Garrick Kelley Appointed President

Leadership focused on growth, partnerships, and engineering depth.
2026

90 Years Strong

Three generations. One commitment: engineered reliability.

Driven by Engineering. Powered by Experience.

For nearly nine decades, Bearing Engineering has partnered with customers to keep operations running — delivering trusted products, technical expertise, and responsive service rooted in real-world industrial experience.

Our mission is simple: to meet customers where they are, anticipate challenges before they happen, and provide engineered solutions that prevent downtime and protect performance.

With seven physical locations across California and a nationwide distribution network, we combine in-person partnership with strategic inventory positioning and live application support. Every solution is backed by experienced specialists who understand the urgency, complexity, and critical nature of industrial operations.

Under the leadership of President Garrick Kelley, Bearing Engineering continues to build on its legacy — strengthening supplier partnerships, investing in employee expertise, and ensuring that the company’s commitment to quality, value, and service remains stronger than ever.

We are not just a distributor.

We are a long-term partner — driven by engineering, powered by experience, and committed to exceeding expectations.

OUR SERVICES

Our services combine live expertise with a strategic inventory network to anticipate needs, prevent downtime, and support reliable operations.

Nationwide Distribution

Strategically positioned inventory across North America with planned availability to reduce lead times.

Technical Support

Live engineering support for product selection and root-cause analysis to prevent failures.

24/7 Service

Emergency response and knowledgeable support available around the clock.

Custom Machining

Precision modifications for application-specific needs with fast turnaround times.

Custom Hose Service

Application-specific hose assemblies with preventative replacement program support.

Custom Hose & Belting

Cut-to-length specialty hose and belting solutions for transfer efficiency and reliability.