As a procurement manager in manufacturing or mining, you play a key role in steering your company toward operational excellence. Every day, you face tough decisions: balancing cost with reliability, ensuring machine uptime while managing budgets, and avoiding the pitfalls of substandard components. The wrong supplier can lead to frequent failures, costly delays, and operational inefficiencies. 

At B2K, we work with procurement teams to help them make more strategic purchasing decisions. Consider these factors when selecting a bearing and power transmission supplier to keep your operations running smoothly.

Total Cost of Ownership: See the Bigger Picture 

What to look for: Focusing solely on the lowest upfront cost can be a trap. Consider the long-term value of the products you’re sourcing. Cheap bearings and power transmission products may wear out faster, increase maintenance costs, and lead to more downtime.

The B2K advantage: We supply premium SKF bearings and IWIS transmission chains, which are trusted worldwide for their longer service life, reliability, and efficiency. These products help you reduce long-term costs and improve productivity.

Stay Ahead with Reliable Stock availability 

What to look for: A supplier should have critical stock available locally to avoid delays that disrupt operations. Long lead times can mean costly downtime and missed production targets.

The B2K advantage: With 10 strategic locations across South Africa and significant local stockholdings, we ensure fast, reliable delivery so you get the right parts when needed — keeping your production on schedule and your operations running seamlessly.

Supplier Expertise and Technical Support

What to look for: The right supplier doesn’t just sell parts. They also provide technical expertise and support to help you make the best purchasing decisions.

The B2K advantage: With 34 years in the industry, our team provides guidance on product selection, installation, lubrication, and maintenance to help you avoid costly errors and improve machine reliability.

Trust in Product Authenticity and Quality 

What to look for: Counterfeit bearings and chains pose a real risk, leading to early failures, safety hazards, and costly breakdowns. Always source from authorised distributors to guarantee quality.

The B2K advantage: As an authorised SKF and IWIS distributor, we guarantee genuine products and offer authentication services to help you verify stock quality and avoid counterfeits.

Beyond the Sale: Ongoing Support & Training 

What to look for: A supplier should provide ongoing support beyond the sale, offering training, fitment guidance, and maintenance solutions to maximise product lifespan.

The B2K advantage: We offer comprehensive after-sales support, including field services such as fitment, alignment, balancing, and bearing inspections. Our B2K Training Academy ensures your maintenance team has the right skills to reduce downtime and improve machine performance.

B-BBEE Procurement Benefits

What to look for: Procurement decisions should align with your company’s B-BBEE goals to maximise compliance benefits.

The B2K advantage: As a Level 1 B-BBEE supplier, we offer 135% procurement recognition on your spending, helping your company boost its score and drive empowerment while sourcing from a trusted industry partner.

Partner with a Supplier who Adds Real Value

• You’ve got the vision to drive your company forward—now let a trusted supplier help you navigate the complexities of procurement. By choosing B2K, you’re not just buying parts; you’re securing a partnership that delivers high-quality, genuine SKF bearings and IWIS chains
• Extensive stockholding and fast delivery across South Africa
• Expert technical support and after-sales service
• Comprehensive training and field services
• B-BBEE procurement benefits

Take the Next Step: Empower your operations with the reliability and expertise you deserve. Partner with B2K today and transform procurement challenges into a competitive advantage.

Contact us now to start your journey toward operational excellence.