GGB tribological solutions move the industrial world one step closer to the future. Our products are used in tens of thousands of critical applications every day—around the planet. Our goal is to provide reliable, maintenance-free surface solutions for almost any application—no matter where those demands take our products.
GGB's diverse polymer coating solutions encompass some of the most state-of-the-art coating technologies available. Our TriboShield® product line includes seven standard formulations that cover the full spectrum of mechanical, thermal and chemical capabilities offered by today's coating materials. They can also be applied to nearly any surface, regardless of shape or material, making their potential almost endless. And when it comes to working with and enhancing the performance of your existing bearing and polymer coatings solutions, our TriboMate product line is specifically designed to be paired up— all leading to enhanced performance.
The excellent low friction and high wear resistance performance of GGB metal-polymer bearings make them ideal for hundreds of applications in numerous and diverse industries. Depending upon application requirements, metal-polymer composite bearings can be produced in many shapes and sizes.
GGB's Engineered Plastic Polymer bearings provide excellent wear resistance and low friction in both dry and lubricated operating conditions over a wide range of applications. Engineered plastic bearings are made from thermoplastic bearing material processed by injection moulding. This production method enables us to produce unlimited dimensions in accordance to our standard, and also parts with special designs and features.
GGB's Fiber Reinforced Composite products typically consists of a filament-wound, fiberglass-impregnated, epoxy backing with a variety of low-friction wear-resistant bearing linings. These self-lubricating fiber reinforced composite bearings are particularly effective in applications where the relative motion is not sufficient to promote circulation of the oil or grease used with more conventional bearings. GGB Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings are available as bushes, plates, bearing segments and special forms, depending on the particular material type.
Bimetal and metal bearings offer excellent corrosion resistance in industrial outdoor applications and in water, marine and offshore environments. GGB offers a broad range of sizes, forms and materials in monometallic and bimetallic bearings.
Engineered as a solution to conquer misalignment reduction when high demands are placed on bearings, GGB's UNI, MINI and EXALIGN® self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies offer improved equipment performance under standard bearing assemblies by reducing stress and friction. Offering superior performance in a wide variety of applications, GGB's self-aligning assemblies are available in both standard and custom configurations.
GGB has been putting the world in motion for over 120 years with industry-leading tribological bearings, coatings and assemblies. From Polymer Coatings and Metal-Polymer bearings to Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings and self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies, our solutions are specifically designed to reduce friction and optimize performance and durability.
Tribology is the science of wear, friction and lubrication, and encompasses how interacting surfaces and other tribo-elements behave in relative motion in natural and artificial systems. This includes bearing design and lubrication.
GGB’s TriboU is intended to provide the working engineer, who may or may not be a user of GGB’s surface engineered solutions, to understand and implement basic tribological concepts in the design, manufacture and use of industrial equipment.
At GGB, we aren’t afraid to take risks for our customers. We are passionate about the work we do and believe that same passion contributes to the level of innovation that can enhance human potential. We take pride in working closely with customers in the early stage of a design to think broadly and boldly, and to expand beyond traditional surface engineered solutions. We offer reliable partnerships based on trust, compassion, determination, collaboration and respect.
GGB seeks out collaborative, long-term relationships with each one of our customers. Our diverse expertise gives us a deep understanding of the challenges you face. When you partner with us early, our GGB engineering team is able to review your assemblies and make sure both the bearing and surrounding components are optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness.
With over a thousand global employees, we foster workplace environments based on trust, compassion, determination, collaboration and respect—embracing the potential of everyone.
GGB supports the idea of The Dual Bottom Line, a progressive business model that focuses on individual personal accomplishments and well-being in addition to fiscal performance. Because when employees have the autonomy to focus on their development and goals—pursuing what fulfills them to achieve their full potential—the entire company benefits.
At GGB, we offer employees a variety of opportunities to take part in community building. We believe it’s important to foster individual and team participation by taking part in events and activities aiming to aid and empower those around us. From all our locations around the world, GGB employees devote themselves in team building activities such as charity runs, community service, company-sponsored breakfasts, and more.
We believe the emotional well-being and mental state of GGB employees translates to improved communication and performance. To put ourselves in the right mental space for work, we begin meetings and conference calls with mindfulness practices such as centering—our version of meditation—to help focus conversation and make everybody more present. We invest in one another through celebrations of anniversaries, personal victories, and larger cultural events, reminding one another that our achievements and milestones in life are important to the work we do for our business partners and clients.
At GGB, we're committed to safeguarding the environment with sound business practices.
Respecting the environment is crucial to our core values. That’s why we strive to continue creating superior products that deliver what you need, while being respectful of the environment. We all share this planet; let’s try our best to make it better for future generations.
We believe that leadership is demonstrated through behavior, constant learning and teaching.
GGB is a learning organization focused on:
We have multiple processes and initiatives to encourage career development and growth for all of our employees.
Many students have fallen into precariousness because of the health crisis and some companies based in Annecy have decided to act to help them.
Five local companies, GGB, Allergan, Delpharm, Pfeiffer Vacuum and Salomon, have donated €22,000 to the Foundation Université Savoie Mont Blanc to help students affected by the health crisis.
This donation is intended to finance food aid (free meals at the canteen), housing, psychological aid (meeting with psychologists) and digital aid (free internet packages).
Since 2015, GGB has been committed to FORMA, the forum for jobs of the future, whose mission is to inform young people about jobs and help them build their career plans.
The 29th edition took place on March 4, 2021, in virtual format this year due to the health situation. Through the association's website www.forma-annecy.fr, job sheets and webinars were made available for the event and allow pupils and students to find information for their orientation. Video-conference meetings were also organized during which students could exchange with companies and professionals.
The topic of this year's event was apprenticeship, and GGB produced a video for the occasion in which 3 GGB employees, Florian Bonnevay, Geoffrey Mesmin and Mickael Vernoit, talked about their experiences with apprenticeship and tutoring.
GGB Heilbronn, Germany is using International World Health Day as an opportunity to focus on the importance of healthy eating and sufficient exercise. With the motto "Building a fairer, healthier world," the WHO is focusing on equal health opportunities. GGB Heilbronn, Germany wants to contribute a small part to this and therefore provides employees with fresh fruit and a vitality roll.
GGB supports since 2005 the United Way of Gloucester County each year in a campaign to raise funds to be distributed to local agencies that help our community. The United Way of Gloucester County (UWGC) is an independent nonprofit organization. We are proud of the support and numerous participation of our employees.
GGB Slovakia has always encouraged environmentally conscious initiatives in the workplace and local community.
The latest venture, which began at the end of 2020, was to keep own company bees - our “GGBees”.
The role of bees in nature is vital – no bees no life – as their unique role in pollination cannot be replaced by any other insects. Furthermore, bee’s products like honey, pollen, wax, royal jelly are all beneficial to human health.
Once again, GGB took part in the “Annecy runs for Handisport” event, where participating companies in the Annecy area run and/or walk to set distance and participation records. This year, 32 GGB employees participated, adding up to more than 850 km/530 miles walked/ran. For every kilometer, GGB donated €1 to the association to finance handisport equipment! This sum will enable the Handisport Annécien to acquire equipment specific to the needs of its disabled members, such as a basketball chair and equipment for downhill skiing currently under consideration.
For GGB Heilbronn, the environmental aspect, sustainability and climate protection are the focus of daily activities. The environmental team, which includes 7 employees, is working on various ideas to play an active role in creating a climate-friendly future. For example, a new project was launched in October and a fruit meadow was planted. In cooperation with a regional tree nursery, 8 fruit trees were chosen (6 different apple tree varieties, 1 plum and 1 pear). The orchard will serve as a food source and hiding place for the various species of animals that live there, and of course the fruit will also be available to GGB employees.
On April 14, 2022, GGB Annecy celebrated its 1,000th day without a lost-time accident. Our commitment to safety and dedication on a daily basis by all site employees has made this achievement possible.
As we strive to maintain this record, we need to keep the site's prevention philosophy alive.
We are all actors of our safety by :
This is how our commitment to creating a safe work environment comes to life. Let's continue to improve our safety together. Safety is our priority!
Wednesday March 22nd, was World Water Day!
In observance of the day, GGB Slovakia’s environmental NINA team introduced a water footprint calculator. The team trained employees how to use it and informed them how they can make a difference by changing the way they use, consume, and manage water.
The NINA team invited children of employees and local schools to paint pictures showcasing water as one of the world’s most precious resources and put them on display through the Sučany plant.
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