b'workshop offer customers more than justservicing cross-border clients andLooking aheadbearings and power transmissiontheyunderstanding the challenges theyWith operations soon to be established in provide tailored solutions, whether itsface: inconsistent supply, counterfeitZambia and another neighbouring country custom engineered products, refurbishingbearing risks, long lead times, and limitedin 2025, B2K is laying the foundation for bearings and housings or helping atechnical support. B2Ks strategic intent isbroader regional engagement. While each plant reduce downtime through betterto fill those gapsnot just with inventory,market will have its unique challenges, the maintenance practices and training. but with infrastructure and people on companys approach remains consistent: Our strength lies in combining reliablethe ground. build trust, invest locally, and deliver product supply with technical support Africas industrial growth is accelerating,real value.helping customers prevent failuresand its our role to ensure the industriesThis isnt a one-size-fits-all rollout, says and improve uptime, says Michaeldriving that growth have access to reliableRoss Trevelyan. Its about understanding Stamatiadis, Sales Director at B2K. parts, technical expertise, and localthe needs of each market, building the With a strong focus on powerservice, says Michael Stamatiadis. right team, and creating partnershipstransmission and a comprehensiveAs B2K enters these new markets,that last.product range that extends well beyondit brings with it a proven model:As B2K enters its next chapter, its focus bearings, including exclusive distributionstrong supplier relationships, regionalremains clearsupporting Africas of IWIS transmission chain in Substockholding, in-house technicalindustrial progress with reliable products, Saharan Africa, B2K is well positioned toexpertise, and a service-driven culture.responsive service, and a commitment service the complex and varied needs ofThe companys expansion is groundedto being on the ground where it the African industry. in its belief that African industriesmatters most.Africa-focused, customer-driven deserve the same consistency, reliability, and quality found in more developedContact here: The decision to expand operations intomarketsand that local presence is+27 11 573 7800other African countries didnt happenessential to delivering that promise. info@b2k.co.zaovernight. It was driven by years ofwww.b2k.co.zaB2KAt a GlanceFounded: 1992Headquarters: Johannesburg, South AfricaBranches: Eight branches across South Africa, with two new African locations launching in 2025Authorised Distributor: SKF Bearings (Sweden), IWIS Transmission Chain (Germany) and other leading brandsCore Offerings: Bearings, power transmission, seals, drives, condition monitoring and lubrication services and solutions,engineering support, technical training, field servicesSectors Served: Mining and large industries such as cement, paper, petrochemical, metals as well as agriculture, foodproduction and other manufacturingThe B2K headquarters in South Africa25'