We will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day, open until 12 noon Friday Nov 26th HOME ABOUT PRODUCTS RESOURCES THE BEARING BLOG CONTACT WHO WE ARE About Akron Bearing WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO OUR HISTORY Akron Bearing Company is a strong and growing regional distributor of bearing power transmission and maintenance needs. Our mission is to fully provide for local industry. Well into our 7th decade of business, we are confident that you’ll find what you’re looking for in bearing and power transmission products here. Please call, email, or stop by for more information. You can also visit us on Facebook, where we provide updates on new products, announce holiday hour changes, and are available to answer your inquiries. Akron Bearing Company is part of the Affiliated Distributors and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA). OUR EMPLOYEES (CLICK A PICTURE TO EMAIL) PETER KALGREEN President My name is Pete Kalgreen and I am President of the Akron Bearing Company. I attended Saint Vincent- Saint Mary High School and the University of Akron, home of the mighty Zips. I started working at Akron Bearing on Saturdays and after school at the age of 16 doing shipping/receiving. After college I worked inside sales, later as a road salesman, and then became president in 1990. My wife Diane and I like to travel, especially hiking in the Appalachians. We have five children and four grandchildren. Ralph Jones, my grandfather, started Akron Bearing after his employer, Ahlberg Bearing, decided to close their Akron branch in 1940 during the depression. From those humble roots he started a company that has survived these 70+ years because of his basic and sound business ideals that we carry on to this day. We take care of our customers, make sure their needs are met, and solve their problems. Ralph frequently said “You cannot do business from an empty cart.” Ralph, you sure were right! MIKE FICKES Executive Vice-President, Purchasing I began my career at Akron Bearing as a stock boy in the summer of 1972 before entering high school. I’ve handled a diverse number of duties since then, but for the past three decades I mostly just buy stuff. I’m a graduate and staunch supporter of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. I read voraciously and enjoy sports, woodworking, English ale, and Friday night cornhole. I have five kids (four daughters and a son) ranging from 13 to 33, and one long-suffering, ageless wife. MATT KALGREEN Vice-President, Inside Sales Hi, I'm Matt. I started getting paid at Akron Bearing in 1977, but have been part of the fun since I was three. I would sneak butterscotch candy from my Grandpa Jones' desk drawer and playing hide and seek in the basement with my two older brothers, Pete and Andy. I've been happily married to Judy since 1982, and have three sons (Tim, Steve, and Dan) the last two who work here with me. I also love to spend time with my grandson Luke. I like to travel all over the world, but love to call Akron my home. LINE CARD PRIVACY POLICY AKRON BEARING COMPANY, 1965 SOUTH ARLINGTON RD, AKRON, OH, 44306800-686-9540SALES@AKRONBEARING.COM