Counterfeit bearings put end users and distributors at risk

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The best way for buyers to protect themselves and their customers from counterfeit bearings is by buying from a reliable source - from the manufacturer or a certified distributor, says Martin Ryan Globally, product counterfeiting is on the increase. Not just in consumer goods such as music, film, home electronics and designer clothing, but also in industrial, safety-critical products such as bearings and seals. Counterfeit products are a frequent cause of personal injury and material damage to vehicles and industrial plants. According to a study published by the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), the annual economic and social costs resulting from this amounts to USD 1.7 billion worldwide.