RBC Bearings Incorporated (NASDAQ: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today announced that the Company has received two awards for clean energy manufacturing federal tax credits totaling $8.3 million to support the development of its wind turbine bearing facility in Houston, Texas.
“We recognize the important role that wind power will play in the President’s initiatives for clean, domestic energy and we are grateful for the government’s support of RBC Bearings’ efforts to participate in this important high growth market,” said Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These credits will support our expansion into large diameter bearings to serve the wind turbine markets. We are optimistic about the long-term prospects of this initiative and we believe that our manufacturing expertise will continue to serve us well in the future.”
The tax credits were awarded by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service in cooperation with the Department of Energy as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. In accordance with section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code, two credit awards were received. The first award is a credit of $4,157,400 related to the recently completed investment in RBC Bearings’ Houston, Texas facility equipment. The second award is a credit of $4,155,000 to support further expansion of the Houston facility equipment going forward.
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings currently employs approximately 1,724 people and operates 23 manufacturing facilities in four countries.
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