b'BearingNet Turns 30!Joining the company 19 years ago as a Placement 1996 - 2026 Student in 2007, Nicola Beer, now Managing Director, talks us through the history and future of BearingNet.30 years of BearingNet Wow! As a small team working from a remote BearingNetEnglish village, we have achieved so much is born! 1996during the last 30 years. I would like to say a very big thank you to all our members (over 2,000 of you!) and everyone who has BearingNet is available online 1997 been part of the development and growth of the platform over the years. Whether you have been with us from the very start of our journey, back in 1996, or have recently been welcomed to the community, we want toNicola BeerA new wanted page was created 1998 recognise every person and their contribution to the success of the platform. An extra special thank you goes to Peter Annis and Gary Jenkins, the original founders that A new quote system was created 2000 brought the idea of BearingNet to life. Peter and Gary are still very involved, Gary works with the Tech team in the office on a Wednesday, Chris and I have an hour virtual call with Peter every week; Peter is now our mentor. Staying in contact with Peter and Gary is really important to us, 500 members,they both have so much knowledge and understanding of the business and are also 1 million lines2001 great friends too.of inventoryYou may have noticed the special insert in this magazine to mark 30 years of the BearingNet platform. This tells you everything you need to know, from the history and how the idea of BearingNet came about, to some throwbacks of how things First User Meeting held in Prague 2005 used to look, our growth and change throughout the years, the people behind it all, and looking ahead to the future. The concept of BearingNet came about in 1995, from Peters Uncle, John Bass. John had the Bearing Exchange magazine where he used to publish paper-based inventory lists amongst distributors, so they could see New placement student, Nicola! 2007 who had what in stock. When the internet happened in 1996 Peter and Gary (from Peters basement) took this idea and put it online. The software was designed from scratch to craft a unique tool for the bearing & power transmission industry; one that would eventually revolutionise the global bearing industry!A new advanced search available 2008Today, in 2026, we can say that BearingNet has successfully connected businesses together from over 80 countries worldwide. We now have over 2,000 companies on the platform with almost 20 million lines of inventory. We have a great team here at Best BitsBearingNet, we pride ourselves on being kind, helpful and with the skills of the 20 magazine is2014 staff we continue to do everything in-house, from the tech development to content launched creation. We have made so many great relationships in the industry over the years and are lucky to call so many of our members good friends.Manufacturers Advertising Platform2016 As a team, we want to recognise this brilliant milestone and celebrate our 30th was launched birthday in style. Throughout 2026, we will be marking the occasion in various ways, but the Warsaw User Meeting is the perfect place to celebrate with over 550 of our members! Our 23rd official User Meeting on 12th14th March will Nicola becomes Managing Director 2022 have more of a celebratory feel, allowing long-standing industry peers and friends to reminisce on past meetings, great memories, and success over the years. Of course, there will still be two full days of the all-important BearingNetworking. Make sure you stay for the Farewell Dinner, there will be a live band for the first time (they 20th User Meeting hosted in Berlin 2023 previously appeared on a famous Polish talent show), plus games, the famous BearingNet quiz and a DJ for the after party!!First SouthKeep an eye on our social media channels for further updates and announcements.American UserSee you soon!Meeting in Rio and BIGGEST2026User Meeting toNicola Beerdate in Warsaw! Managing DirectorCheers to many more years! 6'