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We are delighted to announce that Quality Bearings Online Limited (QBOL) has been awarded the Silver Accreditation from Investors in People (IIP). IIP is an independent workplace engagement specialist that evaluates an organisation's performance and people management against the standards set by other leading businesses in that industry. QBOL scored considerably higher than the benchmark for businesses in our industry and the overall national benchmark for businesses, an outstanding ac …

When it comes to counterfeit products, most of us probably think of market stalls selling fake designer bags and sunglasses. But what might not come to mind, and yet is a much bigger and potentially more harmful problem, are counterfeit and fraudulent bearings. Any counterfeit product is a problem, and many can cause harm to consumers. What Makes Counterfeit Bearings So Bad? In a 2021 interview with  BearingNews.com, Johan Bravert, Director of Brand Protection at SKF, described the pro …

For the second year in a row, QBOL has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2023. Feefo is the world’s largest independent platform which collects reviews from verified customers. Their awards offer an independent seal of excellence, recognizing businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. To win the Platinum award, businesses must collect at least 50 reviews -from 1 January to 31 December - and maintain a Feefo service rating of at least 4.5 for …

What a night we had! On January 12th 2023, The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, officially presented us with the Queen's Award For Enterprise.  Liam Doyle (Business Development Executive) and Meghan Say (Digital Marketing Executive) accepted the official glassware trophy and signed scroll on behalf of the team. The Lord Lieutenant also officially opened our brand-new purpose-built warehouse and office space. The night commemorated the successes we’ve ac …

In the height of summer, many in the agricultural industry will be haymaking, silage collecting, and beginning the combining of cereal crops, alongside many other farming-related duties. Needless to say, those in agriculture work around the clock and face tough and unforgiving conditions and the machinery they use must withstand these conditions to operate effectively and dependably. Bearings are found in a range of agricultural applications, like Combine Harvesters, Balers, Mowing, Raking, and …