RBC Bearings - Authorized Aerospace Distributor Update

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 announces an update to its aerospace fully authorized distributors.

On a go-forward basis, the following are the realigned aerospace fully authorized distributors RBC will continue to formally recognize and market its product through. As herein noted, after December 31, 2015 W.S. Wilson Corporation will no longer be an RBC aerospace authorized distributor.

Aerospace Distributors

KLX Aerospace Solutions9835 NW 14th StreetMiami, FL 33172Phone: [phone]Fax: [phone]

National Precision BearingDiv. of Mechatronices Inc.8152 304th Ave. SEPreston, WA 98050800-426-8038425-222-5950 (fax)[e-mail]

Wencor LLC (formerly Dixie Aerospace)473 Dividend DrPeachtree City, GA 30269(678) 490-0140(678) 490-0142 (fax)

Wesco Aircraft27727 Avenue ScottValencia, CA 91355661-775-7200661-295-0695 (fax)

Wesco Aircraft Europe LTDPark Mill Way - Clayton WestHuddersfield - West YorkshireHD8 9XY England011-441-484-867700011-441-484-867711 (fax)

W.S. Wilson Corporation (Authorization expires 12-31-15)24 Harbor Park DrivePort Washington, NY 11050516-621-8800516-621-8656 (fax)[e-mail]

Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased to supply and stand behind our broad line of products with this select group of continuing aerospace distributors. Our loyalties to each other and the solid working partnerships we have allow us to effectively and efficiently bring value to the various aerospace market segments and channels we both serve.”

About RBC BearingsRBC 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 and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. The Company is headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut.

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