Press Releases
October 11, 2011
myonic Begins Work on New Building
myonic GmbH, the highly specialized German bearing manufacturer, held a ground breaking ceremony in Leutkirch Germany last month to kick off the construction of a new manufacturing facility.
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September 23, 2011
NHBB Recognized for Exceptional Service
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has recognized the HiTech Division of New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) for outstanding service on two engine programs.
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August 25, 2011
New Divisional Sales Manager Named
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. has promoted Mike Katra to Divisional Sales Manager of the HiTech Division in Peterborough, NH.
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July 5, 2011
NHBB Signs Contract With Hispano-Suiza
NHBB signed a formal supplier agreement with European aerospace company Hispano-Suiza at the 2011 Paris Air Show.
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June 24, 2011
New Leadership for Sales and Marketing
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. recently announced the promotions of two long-standing employees to the executive-level positions of Vice President of Sales and the newly established Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.
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April 20, 2011
NHBB and myonic to Exhibit at the 2011 Paris Air Show
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) and myonic GmbH will be exhibiting at the 2011 Paris Air Show as part of Minebea Co., Ltd.’s global portfolio of aerospace products and solutions. You will find NHBB and myonic at the Minebea Group booth (G3) in Hall 4.
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January 4, 2011
CNC Machinist Apprenticeships
The HiTech Division has committed to hiring two students from STAR, an education and apprenticeship program run by River Valley Community College.
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November 15, 2010
Astro's Safety Coordinator a Rising Star
Dana Lamprey was honored by the National Safety Council (NSC) for his work in creating a safe work environment.
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September 7, 2010
Governor's Visit to Astro Underscores Importance of Job Training
A recent job training grant prompted Governor Lynch to schedule a visit to NHBB’s facility in Laconia, NH.
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August 23, 2010
NHBB Qualifies to New Boeing Specification
NHBB was first to qualify on Boeing's new BACB10JV standard, which was released Friday, August 8, 2010.
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April 13, 2010
NHBB First to Qualify to AS81820 Type 'A'
NHBB announces the industry’s first self-lubricating liner system to qualify to the new performance threshold of 100,000 cycles for spherical bearing life.
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April 13, 2010
Astro's Safety Record Reaches One Million Hours
Astro has earned a Perfect Record Award, a nationally recognized honor, from the National Safety Council (NSC).
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January 12, 2010
NHBB First to Qualify for "Green" Corrosion Resistant AS81935 Rod End Series
NHBB's Astro Division is now fully qualified and is currently the only approved source for the CRES (Stainless Steel) self lubricating rod end series, AS81935/6, /7, /8, and /9.
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June 19, 2009
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Astro Division is a
National Safety Council Milestone Award Winner
The National Safety Council (NSC) announced recently that New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Astro Division has been honored with a Milestone Award for completing a period of 300,000 hours without incurring an occupational injury or illness that resulted in days away from work.
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April 23, 2009
Astro and HiTech Divisions Honored by the State of New Hampshire for Environmental Stewardship
The Astro and HiTech Divisions of New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. have achieved Green Leader status as part of The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) Environmental Leadership Initiative.
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February 5, 2009
Minebea Co., Ltd. agrees to acquire myonic Holding GmbH
Minebea Co., Ltd. and myonic Holding GmbH have agreed to the terms of a business combination, whereby Minebea Co., Ltd. will acquire the stock of myonic Holding GmbH, a ball bearing manufacturer with headquarters in Leutkirch, Germany.
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September 22 , 2008
Astro Earns a Fourth Nadcap Accreditation.
The Astro facility has earned Nadcap accreditation for its self-lubricating liner adhesive bonding process.
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July 14, 2008
Astro's Human Resources Manager, Gary Groleau, promoted to the position of Senior Divisional Manager.
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April 3, 2008
New Hampshire Ball Bearings Awarded UTC Supplier Gold
New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB), Astro Division, was recently certified as supplier Gold by United Technologies Corporation (UTC), for its business with Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft.
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March 17, 2008
New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ Astro Division Recognized by Northrop Grumman for 100 Percent Product Quality
For the second straight year New Hampshire Ball Bearings Astro Division was named a Platinum Source Preferred Supplier for Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NGC) Integrated Systems Sector.
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December 27, 2007
New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ Astro Division Receives Supplier Award From Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter presented New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ Astro Division with an award for providing exceptional service and support during the past 12 months.
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November 27, 2007
Astro Earns Plaudits from Insurer for Safe Work Environment
The Astro Division was honored by its insurance company for maintaining a safe work environment for its employees. more...
November 8, 20072007
HiTech Division Receives Award For Outstanding Service
The aerospace OEM, Hamilton Sundstrand, recently honored New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ HiTech Division for its outstanding performance during a time-sensitive and critical bearing design project.
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September 27 , 2007
Astro Recognized for Successful Pollution Prevention Program
The Astro Division was honored recently by the State of New Hampshire for its outstanding pollution prevention practices. Governor John Lynch presented the 2007 Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention to representatives from NHBB and the Astro Division at a ceremony held in the Executive Council Chambers.
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June 26, 2007
NHBB Attends Medical Design & Manufacturing Trade Show
New Hampshire Ball Bearings was one of only two bearing manufacturers to exhibit at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Trade Show held June 12th—14th in New York City
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June 26, 2007
Wilk to Assist All Three Divisions With Materials Management
Barry Wilk of the Astro Division was promoted to Senior Manager-Corporate Materials.
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April 24, 2007
Jim St. Pierre Named Operations Manager of NHBB Astro Division
Jim St. Pierre has been named the new Operations Manager for the New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Astro Division.
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April 22, 2007
The Precision Division’s Capabilities Brochure Now Available Online
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April 2, 2007
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Selects New Vice President of Manufacturing
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March 5, 2007
NHBB Astro Honored For Supporting Employee Deployed In Iraq
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February 26, 2007
Astro’s Bob Hammond Promoted to Manufacturing Manager.
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February 22, 2007
Senior Engineer Assumes Helm of Astro’s Product Engineering Department
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January 15, 2007
NHBB Astro Continues Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Receives Another Rebate From PSNH's NHSaves Program
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January 9, 2007
The HiTech Division Expands Heat Treat Facility, Validates Carburizing Process
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January 9, 2007
HiTech Releases Sustainability Report to the Public
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