RBI-USA promotes Tina Tucci

Mike Kenney, Vice President of RBI-USA announced that Tina Tucci has been promoted from Account Representative to Regional Account Manager effective June 1, 2006.  Tina will be responsible for sales in a newly created territory that includes Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas,  Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi .

Tina joined RBI Bearing in February 2005 bringing 24 years of experience from NTN Bearing Corporation.  Her experience included responsibilities as Customer Service/Inside Sales Supervisor, Customer Service Supervisor - Automotive Aftermarket and Senior Pricing Analyst. 

Mr. Kenney added, “Tina understands our business and has developed strong relationships with many of our customers.  She earned this opportunity through her performance and we are excited by the additional strength she brings to our sales team!"

We wish Tina great success in her new position!

RBI-Canada appoints Peter Mitchell

Tony Bisante, President of RBI-Canada announced that Peter Mitchell has joined the company as Technical Sales in Ontario effective May 8th. 

According to Mr. Bisante, "Peter's 20 years of power transmission sales and management experience at FAG Bearings, Torrington Canada and Ringball Corporation adds a significant new dynamic to RBI Canada.  His expertise and enthusiasm is a perfect fit with our team."  

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A monthly look at news from China
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China raises lending rates
China's central bank ups one-year lending rate for first time in 18 months to ease credit boom.

China's far west to ban movie shoots
China's remote far western region of Xinjiang, where part of Oscar-winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed, is to ban movie shoots at scenic spots for fear of damage to the environment.

Beijing battles smog ahead of Olympics
A glance from the window of any of Beijing's towering skyscrapers is enough to ascertain the biggest problem facing the city in the run-up to the 2008 Olympics -- smog.

China: Your company name may not be yours
Even if you're not yet doing business there, experts advise U.S. brands to quickly register trademarks or risk losing them to local 'pirates.

What Stainless Steel is used for RBI housings?
by Mike Mortensen - Director of Engineering RBI-USA

AISI 304 is a stainless steel that is used in our stainless housing series. It is characterized by its chromium (18-20%) and nickel (8-10.5%) content. The higher chromium content contributes towards its oxidation and corrosion resistance. AISI 304 stainless steel is resistant to food acids, sterilizing solutions, organic chemicals, many inorganic chemicals, and most oxidizing acids. These characteristics of 304 stainless steel have given it a niche market in the poultry and food processing industry where the housings are very likely to be exposed to water, food, and cleansing agents.

Cast iron housings are painted or plated in order to prevent corrosion. If the paint or plating is scratched or chipped, the housing is exposed and corrosion can easily occur. By using stainless steel, there is no need to paint or plate the surface of the housing and therefore, scratches do not affect the performance or appearance of the housing. The thermal and mechanical properties such as strength or heat resistance are not compromised by choosing to stainless steel over cast iron. The sacrifice is that stainless steel is a bit more expensive.

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Flag Day - June 14

Did you know that anyone can purchase a U.S. Flag that has flown over the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.?  Order forms are located on your Senator's web site and the cost is very reasonable. Flag order information is typically found under "Constituent Services".

You may also request that your flag be flown on a certain date such as a birthday or anniversary.  Enclosed with your flag will be a Certificate from The Architect Of The Capitol certifying that your flag was flown as requested.  If you mention in your letter that this flag is for any specific occasion, that information will be included on the certificate.

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