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Bath Fitter Rehabs Dorchester Residence For Pine Street Inn

DORCHESTER, MA…Bath Fitter franchisees in Easton, Stoneham and Woburn recently donated their services to rehabilitate two bathrooms at a Dorchester permanent housing residence for Pine Street Inn.

“Pine Street Inn is very grateful to Bath Fitter for their generosity in upgrading two bathrooms in one of our permanent residences. These improvements mean so much to our tenants, who have transitioned out of homelessness,” said Barbara V. Trevisan, Director of Communications for Pine Street Inn.

Lisa Wyn, Bath Fitter Marketing Coordinator stated, “Bath Fitter was looking for an opportunity to give back to the community.  Working with Pine Street Inn gave us the chance to serve a portion of our community that often gets overlooked.  With the holiday’s approaching, I’m happy that Bath Fitter was able to help the residents of this facility to feel more at home.”

Founded in 1984, Bath Fitter is North America’s top choice for one-day bath remodeling.  Bath Fitter designs and installs custom bathtubs, showers and one-piece seamless wall systems right over the old one.  Bath Fitter has installed hundreds of thousands of products in homes and businesses nationwide since 1984.  All Bath Fitter products are commercial grade strength and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

For more information about Bath Fitter products or to schedule a free estimate, visit on-line www.bathfitter.com or call 1-800-479-8827.

Since 1969, Pine Street Inn is the largest provider of permanent housing, emergency shelter, job training and transitional services for homeless men and women in New England.  Pine Street Inn welcomes more than 1,300 homeless individuals daily to provide short and long term solutions so that they can begin the journey out of homelessness and on to permanent housing.

To learn more about Pine Street Inn, visit on-line www.pinestreetinn.org.

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Norwell Spine & Sports Presents “Living Better” Workshop for Women on Dec. 1st

Norwell Spine & Sports, providers of orthopedic chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy, will hold a “Living Better” workshop geared specifically towards women on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the South Shore Natural Science Center on Jacobs Lane (off Route 123) in Norwell.

Dr. Carol DeFranca, Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and clinical director for FirstLine Therapy, a therapeutic lifestyle program, will lead the workshop and discuss women’s health issues and the latest in cutting edge health.

Topics to be covered include:

· Osteoporosis

· Hormone Replacement and menopausal symptoms

· Irregular menstrual cycles

· Weight loss (and inability to lose weight)

· Fatigue, irritability and mood swings

This is a FREE seminar. Nutritious refreshments will be provided.

“Nutrition and lifestyle play a very important role in good health and the prevention of illness and disease. At Norwell Spine & Sports, we strive to help our patients attain good health and maintain it for life. This workshop is for women of all ages and will cover a number of health issues that many women experience,” Dr. DeFranca explained.

To learn more about Norwell Spine & Sports visit their website at www.norwellspineandsports.com.

About Norwell Spine and Sports

The clinicians and staff of Norwell Spine & Sports are providers of orthopedic chiropractic care; functional medicine; nutritional counseling; spine and sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy.

Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. Scott Chapman, and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for appointments with Dr. DeFranca. The practice is located at 144 Washington Street, Route 53 in Norwell, MA.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month – Old Colony Elder Services Holds “Caregiver Night Out”

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million people in the U.S. provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or an elderly family member or friend. November is National Family Caregivers Month and to thank and show their support for family caregivers, the Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) of Brockton recently held a “Caregiver Night Out” appreciation event.

Caregiver Night Out was held in the Great Hall at Halifax Town Hall last week and family caregivers were treated to a delicious dinner and pampered with relaxation techniques by the following providers:

· Joanne Salerno of Light Life Massage providing Kriya Massage, Reiki and Energy Bodywork

· Debra Bunszel of Touch The Sole, a Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master

· Dee Davidson of Simply Soothing Sanctuary, a Massage Therapist and Shambala Reiki Master

· Melanie Cotti of Essential Touch Massage Therapy, a Massage Therapist, Shambala Practitioner and Reiki Master

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, in 2004, there were 650,636 caregivers in Massachusetts alone. That number has grown exponentially, and last year, OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program delivered services to over 1,250 caregivers, including 11 elders caring for grandchildren.

Those eligible for the caregiver program include caregivers of adults age 60 or older; grandparents and relative caregivers age 55 or over caring for children up to age 18; grandparents and relative caregivers age 55 or over caring for disabled adults age 19 to 59 and caregivers of adults of any age with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Our Caregiver Night Out gives family caregivers a well-deserved, relaxing evening where they can socialize and gain support from their caregiver peers and our agency. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to each other because oftentimes they are so busy caregiving that they become isolated. The hallmark of our program is to make sure that family caregivers know they are not alone,” explained Rochelle Sugarman, OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor.

She continued, “Our Family Caregiver Support Program works diligently to provide one on one assistance to caregivers, guiding them to resources available in the community as well as helping them to plan for current and future caregiving needs.  We really offer an exploration of the caregiving journey and information, education and resources that may be helpful to make this process as smooth as possible.  We want caregivers to know help is available on an individual basis, through support groups and also through trainings on particular topics such as Caregiving 101.”

To learn more about the Family Caregiver Support Program, contact Rochelle Sugarman at OCES (508) 584-1561.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  OCES touches the lives of approximately 16,000 people a year. They have 140 employees and operate 20 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. 

OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent
unnecessary or premature institutionalization. 

For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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DirectBuy of Buffalo raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY…

For some, October is the month of Halloween. For others, it’s a celebration of Oktoberfest. For the staff and members of DirectBuy of Buffalo, this October celebrated a month-long effort to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The activities for the month included bake sales every weekend—including a very popular chili cookoff—and a 25-75 raffle, with 75 percent of the raffle going to Roswell Cancer Institute. All totaled, the activities raised more than $700.

“Breast cancer is a very serious matter in general, but it really hits home here. Some of our staff have had cancer strike relatives and our service manager, Mercedes Zoldos, is a breast cancer survivor,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo. “While you would always like to raise more money with fundraisers, I’m quite proud of our efforts in October. We’ll probably continue to hold fundraisers for cancer research throughout the year and into 2010.”

In addition to the fundraising activities, DirectBuy of Buffalo organized a Locks for Love hair cutting event on November 14, 2009. The event drew several participants who donated hair. Locks of Love provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 in the United States and Canada who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss from a variety of diagnoses.

“As a breast cancer survivor, I’m quite touched by the efforts of my co-workers and our members to raise money and awareness for this very important cause,” said Zoldos. “It’s a long road, but I’m a firm believer that every lit bit we raise gets us that much closer to a cure. To that end, I’d have to classify our Breast Cancer Awareness month as a total success.”

DirectBuy clubs across the United States and Canada are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army, YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and various Children’s Hospitals. Locally, DirectBuy of Buffalo sponsored a Habitat for Humanity effort on Guilford Street in Buffalo and regularly donates to charitable efforts like The Ride for Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the Buffalo Humane Society, and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

For over 38 years, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit www.directbuy-buffalo.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.   DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

 

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Away from home or home alone, burglar-proof your house for the holidays

CHICAGO, GURNEE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …

Think of holiday burglars and many Chicagoans hearken back to the bungling thieves in the movie Home Alone. It’s safe to say that most burglars are a bit smarter than the ones tormented by MacCaulay Culkin. As the leading home improvement and furnishing club, DirectBuy, with several locations in greater Chicago, has some helpful tips on protecting your home for this holiday season and beyond.

“Gifts under the tree and additional vehicles in the driveway belonging to guests—some perhaps from out-of-state—present added incentive for thieves,” said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates. “There’s even more opportunity if you happen to go away for the holidays. By following some simple steps, you can safeguard your home against potential break-ins.”

Some hints to ensure a safe, happy holiday season include:

 

  • Purchase an alarm system and advertise that fact on your exterior windows and doors.
  • Secure your doors and windows at all times, particularly at night.
  • Keep your window shades drawn, particularly near your Christmas tree. Gifts visible from street level provide huge temptation to thieves who may consider smashing the window to grab your packages.
  • Headed out of town for the holidays? Utilize lighting timers for both interior and exterior lights to ensure it appears to outsiders that someone is still at home.
  • After Christmas Day, don’t pile up empty gift boxes on the street for the garbage man, which simply informs burglars of the expensive gifts awaiting them inside your home.
  • Keep your homeowners insurance policy up-to-date.  

“Unfortunately, we don’t all possess the guile of Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister. It’s probably better and safer that way,” said Kushner. “By taking the above precautions, you can provide enough of a deterrent so that thieves leave your home alone.”

DirectBuy offers alarm systems and other items needed to protect your home during the holidays, all at direct insider prices. In addition, each DirectBuy club employs product specialists and designers who can help members select the system that works best for their home.

For more than 38 years, DirectBuy clubs have offered members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories by purchasing from over 700 brand name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. With several convenient locations in greater Chicago (Chicago, Gurnee, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, and Tinley Park), consumers can enjoy a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can visit http://www.directbuycares.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality. The DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 160 locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuycares.com. 

Locations of the DirectBuy clubs serving greater Chicago area: DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates, 2200 Stonington Ave Ste. 150, Hoffman Estates, IL; DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 North Avondale Ste. 110, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 High Grove Lane Ste. 124, Naperville, IL; DirectBuy of Lake County, 3900 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

 

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Bringing independence to many, Independence Home Care Launches in Greater Boston

In an effort to meet a rapidly growing need in the marketplace for home care services, Independence Home Care, Inc., providers of private duty non-medical home care to the elderly, has recently launched in Boston.

As a licensed, non-medical home care agency, Independence Home Care offers assistance to elderly, disabled, post-surgical and other clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Independence Home Care provides assistance with daily activities that are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid but, in certain situations, may be covered by long-term care insurance.

Services include:

· Specialized Services such as Alzheimer’s care, fall prevention, live-in care, hospital-sitting and 24/7 service.

· Companionship Services that includes socialization activities, reading, playing games, and solving puzzles, depending on what interests our clients.

· Home Helper Services that provide assistance with daily activities, meal planning and preparation as well as light housekeeping.

· Personal Care Services that support individual needs such as daily hygiene and dressing, transportation to medical appointments and medication reminders.

The company strives to maintain the highest level of quality care. Independence Home Care’s bonded and insured caregivers are all experienced and dedicated caregivers who have completed the company’s rigorous training program and undergone state and federal background checks. All caregivers are supervised and monitored.

According to Joan Farahmand, the company’s president, “We saw a strong need for professional home care services in the greater Boston area. As baby-boomers age, the number of seniors needing assistance is increasing significantly. Oftentimes, an elderly person just needs help with dressing, medication reminders, and meal preparation. They are certainly not in need of institutionalization. Independence Home Care provides seniors and their families with an appropriate and affordable alternative.”

The National Family Caregivers Association and Family Caregiver Alliance’s 2004 study estimated the prevalence of caregiving in the U.S. Their findings indicated that in 2004, there were 28,827,766 caregivers in the country providing 30,880 (million) of caregiving hours per year. In 2006, it was estimated that there were between 30-38 million adults providing unpaid care to a relative or friend, averaging 21 hours per week of care.

Farahmand continued, “November is National Family Caregiver’s month where every year family caregivers are recognized. It’s important to note that family caregivers also benefit from our services, since home care provides peace of mind and often much needed respite care for family members, as well.”

Non-Medical Home Care in Greater Boston Area

Independence Home Care, Inc. provides non-medical home care services to seniors and others in need throughout the metropolitan Boston area and eastern Massachusetts. Independence Home Care offers a wide range of individually tailored personal care, home helper, and companionship services. From personal care needs and light housekeeping chores to companionship, Independence Home Care provides a wide array of non-medical services on a temporary or permanent basis.

All of the company’s caregivers are bonded and insured. They have undergone a rigorous training program as well as full background and reference checks. Whether someone needs as little as four hours of home care twice a week or they require full-time daily assistance, Independence Home Care offers an affordable alternative that enables an individual to maintain their independence and remain in their home.

Independence Home Care main office is located at 21 Custom House Street, Suite 910 in Boston. For more information, contact 877-805-9090 or visit www.IndependenceHomeCare.com.

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No place like your home for the holidays (and guests)

MERRILLVILLE, IN…

One of the wonders of the holiday season is how it brings family and friends together—especially those loved ones who live far away and you haven’t seen in a while. If you want to do a little more than roll out the proverbial red carpet, there are some relatively quick and inexpensive home improvement projects you can undertake before guests arrive.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the prospect of guests coming over for the holidays,” said Mike Georgeff of DirectBuy. “The truth of the matter is that with a tweak here and a little refreshing there, you can transform your home into impressive accommodations for your guests.”

Some quick and easy home improvement projects to take on prior to the holidays include:

  • Paint: If you’ve got the time, a new coat of paint will do wonders in upgrading the look, feel and appeal of your guest room or bath.
  • Window treatments: Changing the appearance of your windows with blinds, valences, shades and curtains is an inexpensive way to add color to a room. To quickly give your room that holiday feel, simply tie some red ribbon around your new curtains.
  • “New” furniture: While there may not be time – or a budget – to buy new furniture before the holidays, you can instead give your existing furniture a facelift using new slip covers or consider having one or two favorite pieces reupholstered.
  • Linens: A new comforter, sheets and pillow shams can instantly jazz up a guest room.
  • Shower curtains and bath towels: Again, something new not only makes guests feel welcome, but makes you feel better too. And while you’re working on the bathroom, regrout and repair or replace any broken tiles.
  • Clean your gutters: Buildup in your gutters can lead to wet basements and slippery sidewalks, possibly endangering the safety of company.
  • Outdoor motion sensor lights: Your guests may not have visited your home in a while, if ever. Installing motion sensor lights along your sidewalk enhances their safety and adds a deterrent for potential burglars when you’re out of the house during the holidays.

“Creating a welcoming look and feel for guests doesn’t take an extraordinary amount time or money,” said Georgeff. “By undertaking just a few of these home improvement projects, you can give your home a mini-makeover and create a welcoming environment for your company.”

DirectBuy offers many products to help your home look better and run more efficiently during the holiday season and the rest of the winter months—all at direct insider prices. In addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and designers, so if you need some assistance in selecting products or just a second opinion, you have seasoned professionals at your service.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can visit http://www.directbuycares.com.

About DirectBuy

For more than 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

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Boston Pack and Ship delivers on care packages for U.S. Soldiers…Boston Pack and Ship donates boxes to Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops holiday care package drive.

BRAINTREE, MA and BREWSTER, MA…

In what’s become its own holiday tradition, Boston Pack and Ship, a small load shipping specialist, donated 300 boxes, tape and other packing supplies to Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops for its annual Christmas Care Packages drive.

Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops is a non-profit organization started in 2005 by then 12-year-old Dylan DeSilva of Brewster, Mass. Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops sends care packages to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on a weekly basis. For the holidays, Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops holds a special Christmas Care Package drive. This year’s goal is to send 1000 care packages to U.S. soldiers overseas.

“We’ve been involved with Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops for a few years now. It’s one of those causes where it’s never a question of whether or not we can help, but how much,” said Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship.

In addition to Boston Pack and Ship’s donation, the small load shipping specialist recruited its vendor, Collin Box & Supply, of Easton, Mass., to sell the remainder of the boxes needed by Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops, 800, at cost.

“We receive a number of these requests, almost on a weekly basis, and it’s an easy one to say yes to,” said Paul Murphy of Collin Box & Supply. “My daughter is with the Air Force and will soon be deployed overseas. I’m grateful for the efforts of groups like Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops for their support of the men and women overseas serving our country.”

Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops will host a packing party for the Christmas Care Packages on November 21 and 22 at the Trowbridge Tavern, 100 Trowbridge Road in Bourne. People interested in volunteering to wrap, can call (508) 896-6424 or (774) 216-9052 or send an e-mail to capecod4thetroops@comcast.net

Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops regularly sends care packages to U.S. Troops overseas and accepts donations year round. Those interested contributing to the care packages can find a list of items and drop-off locations on www.capecod4thetroops.com. Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops also accepts monetary contributions to help with the cost of supplies and postage. Checks can be sent to: Cape Cod Cares for the Troops, 1831 Long Pond Rd.  Brewster, MA  02631.

“We’d like to thank Boston Pack and Ship, Collin Box & Supply and all our other sponsors and contributors for their generosity,” said DeSilva, now 16. “One thousand care packages is a mighty ambitious goal, but with the help of all our volunteers and contributors, we can and will accomplish this mission.”

For more information on Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops, please visit www.capecod4troops.com. For more information on the breadth of Boston Pack and Ship’s services, you can visit the company Web site at www.bostonpackandship.com. For a free quote on an out-of-state or international move or shipment, please call (800) 400-7204.

Small load specialists

Boston Pack and Ship, a small load specialist, has been a trusted strategic partner of many movers in eastern Massachusetts for more than two decades. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Boston Pack and Ship employs custom crates and packaging and foam-in-place solutions to pack and ship everything from artwork to heirlooms, computers to antiques to both out-of-state and international destinations. Known for its fast and efficient customer service, one call is usually all it takes to schedule a pickup for a door-to-door or door-to-port shipment. For more information, visit www.bostonpackandship.com or call (800) 400-7204 for a free quote.

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Emerson Bearing Launches New Website – a Handy Reference and Diagnostic Tool for Bearings

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the U.S., recently announced the launch of the third generation of their website, EmersonBearing.com. The new site features the company’s full product catalog which also serves as a handy reference tool and a “Technical Toolbox” chock full of technical definitions, conversion charts and a diagnostic program for bearing failure.

Online catalog

The new online catalog enables visitors to quickly find what they need and check if a particular bearing or other part is in stock. Searches can be done by category or part number and there are visuals and specs for every bearing in the catalog. Customers can use the “Click to Call” feature to place their order with or question Emerson’s knowledgeable staff.  Additionally, the online catalog may be downloaded to the customer’s computer and used as a super-handy desktop reference tool for all bearings and related products. 

The new online catalog enables visitors to quickly find what they need and check if a particular bearing or other part is a stock item. Searches can be done by product category or part number. The online catalog serves as a super handy desktop reference tool by providing technical drawings, specs with load ratings, and the ability to compare parts side by side. This is all available for download with no password required. This new catalog features an expanded range of products from 3mm miniature bearings to 12” bore split spherical roller bearings and Oil Seals.

The site also features an ‘Industry Solutions’ section where the customer can find products and information for 16 of the major markets they serve nationwide

Technical toolbox

Bearing failure analysis can be quickly performed in-house with the help of Emerson Bearing’s online Failure Analysis diagnostic program found in the Technical Toolbox. Customers can now go online, identify the problem they are having with their bearing; determine why it failed and how to correct it.

Also within the Technical Toolbox page are dimensional and conversion charts.

Need to compare the load carrying ability of different types of bearings?  Looking for inch, decimal and metric conversion?  Visitors to Emersonbearing.com will be able to obtain all the necessary technical data and engineering information.

Bearing Detective

For those who are unable to read the numbers on an old bearing, Emerson Bearing offers an online “Bearing Detective” program that asks all the right questions and then tracks down the bearing that is required.

“Our sleek, new sophisticated website is easier to use than ever and includes our unique ‘Failure Analysis’ diagnostic program and our intelligent ‘Bearing Detective’ program. Customers will find our online catalog of more than 3 million bearings and related parts very user friendly and they can actually download and save it to their desktop to use as a reference. We’ve also made it easier than ever for engineers to find what they need by providing spec sheets and conversion charts,” explained Steve Katz, CEO of Emerson Bearing. He continued, “We invested thousands of dollars and nearly two years in the development of our new website and it is easily one of the most comprehensive sites for bearings.”

The Emerson Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S.

Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587 or visit www.emersonbearing.com

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