- In 2022, Schaeffler introduced an asymmetric spherical roller plain bearing for wind turbines at the WindEnergy Hamburg Show.
- In March 2021, SKF Group invested USD 44.3 million to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Airasca, Italy. This investment aims to enhance the production of super-precision bearings for industrial applications at the Group's largest manufacturing site in Italy.
- In December 2020, Timken Company acquired the assets of Aurora Bearing Company, a manufacturer of rod ends and spherical plain bearings. These bearings cater to a wide array of industrial sectors, including aerospace and defense, racing, off-highway equipment, and packaging.
- In August 2020, NTN Corporation began its first overseas mass production of precision bearings for machine tools at NTN Mettmann (Deutschland) GmbH, a subsidiary of NTN Kugellagerfabrik (Deutschland) GmbH, located in Germany.
