If you’re in an origin-focused region like the Middle East and Africa (MEA), you’ll almost certainly examine where the goods was created. Whether it’s an industry norm or a long-standing custom, the provenance of a product can “make or break” a potential sale.<\/p>\n
Is it from Japan? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, most salespeople get asked this question on a daily basis. But why is that?<\/p>\n For those unfamiliar with the MEA region’s business culture, everything is built on trust and long-term relationships.<\/p>\n Japanese products, such as MBS bearings<\/a>, a bearing brand known globally for its excellent bearings for automotive and industrial machineries, have a strong following due to its endurance and innovation for decades.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MBS at a Glance \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The MBS brand, which is owned by MAEKAWA BEARING MFG Co., Ltd., has expanded its product line beyond tapered roller bearings (TRB) to encompass wheel bearings<\/a>, angular contact ball bearings, and cylindrical roller bearings, to name a few.<\/p>\n It takes pride in having achieved 70% of its production using the latest technology with a touch of Japanese craftsmanship to serve the needs of top global brands such as Toyota, GM, Ford, Renault, Nissan, Mazda, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. It is currently led by President Kazuyoshi Maekawa.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1933\u00a0 \u00a0MAEKAWA BEARING MFG Co., Ltd.,\u00a0 was founded by Hikoji Maekawa in Osaka, Japan<\/p>\n 1943\u00a0 \u00a0Operation stopped temporarily due to World War II<\/p>\n 1951\u00a0 \u00a0The company has changed into a corporation and manufactured Japan\u2019s first tapered roller bearings<\/p>\n 1959\u00a0 \u00a0Started ball bearing production<\/p>\n 1960\u00a0 \u00a0Initiated the production of HONDA Motorcycle 250cc roller bearings for crank-shaft assembly<\/p>\n 1966\u00a0 \u00a0Started manufacturing HONDA Automotive Vehicle Roller bearings for crank-shaft assembly<\/p>\nHistorical Milestones of MBS<\/h3>\n