When the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) calls its 2010 Annual Convention to order, it will be to a record number of attendees who have already registered for the May 1 to 4 event at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla. Despite a sometimes “hesitant” economic recovery, the association has pre-registered more attendees than in previous years and anticipates a number of registrations to come. The association’s 2010 Winter Board and Committee Meetings also enjoyed record attendance.

BSA says there has never been a more important time for industry leaders to meet. Overall economic indicators continue to trend up, and prospects for recovery within the industry are promising. An independent study by the Freedonia Group LLC projects ball, roller and plain bearing demand in the U.S. will expand three percent annually through 2013 to US$10.6 billion. The challenge, the BSA believes, is preparing to leverage this growth.

The 2010 annual event, “A Look Back to Step Ahead,” features a program of industry leaders participating in a series of three panels examining past challenges, current business trends, and prospects for the future.

In addition to the panel presentations, attendees will hear a BSA Industry Update from Steve Durston, vice-president of Jamaica Bearings Company Inc.; an ABMA Update from Bruce Warmbold, president and CEO of the Schaeffler Group; a presentation by economist Don Reynolds on “The New Normal;” and a very timely presentation on counterfeit bearings.

BSA’s manufacturer-hosted Conference Table Session on Tuesday morning, May 4, offers participants an opportunity for face-to-face meetings to address bearing industry concerns and resolve business problems. The association says convention attendees find these short, 25-minute meetings to be increasingly productive. Conference Table online registration is available to all attendees as soon as they register for the Annual Convention.

BSA offers a singular opportunity for networking with top tier executives throughout the bearing industry. Attendees regularly cite the opportunity to meet face-to-face with industry peers as a key take-away from every association event.

For more information about the BSA 2010 Annual Convention and to register, please visit the convention website, www.bsaconventions.org.
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