JGBR Shares and XCC Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen High-End Bearing Supply Chain

Jiangsu JGBR Shares and XCC Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Xinchang, Zhejiang Province, marking a new step toward deeper collaboration across China’s bearing and key components industry. The agreement was signed by Zhang Feng, Chairman of XCC Group, and Shi Bo, President of JGBR Shares, with senior executives from both companies present at the ceremony. The partnership centers on bearings and related critical components, aiming to establish a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship and accelerate coordinated expansion in global markets.

As core players at different stages of the bearing supply chain, the two companies bring highly complementary strengths to the cooperation. XCC is an internationally recognized developer and manufacturer of bearings and screw drives, with a well-established R&D system, strong brand presence, and extensive market reach. Its capabilities span bearing system design, manufacturing, and global distribution, serving a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. JGBR Shares, meanwhile, ranks as the world’s second-largest rolling element manufacturer, specializing in the production of steel balls, ceramic balls, and other key bearing components. The company has built a strong reputation for product consistency, large-scale manufacturing efficiency, and reliable quality, supplying high-end bearing applications to customers worldwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two parties will carry out in-depth cooperation in several strategic areas aligned with high-end manufacturing and emerging industries. In the precision machinery segment, the partners will jointly develop high-precision spindle bearings for machine tools, supporting the localization of core components in China’s high-end equipment sector. In the new energy vehicle field, collaboration will focus on the optimization and mass production of steel and ceramic rolling elements for high-speed hub and motor bearings, addressing the industry’s growing demand for efficiency, durability, and reliability. In the emerging humanoid robotics sector, the partnership will target the development and application of miniature steel and ceramic balls for dexterous hands and screw drive systems, as well as ceramic rolling elements for specialized bearings, positioning both companies early in a fast-growing market.

Beyond these, the cooperation will also extend to rolling element supply for industrial machinery bearings, automotive component bearings, and other mature application markets, forming a comprehensive collaboration framework across multiple use scenarios. Through closer strategic coordination, the partnership is expected to generate synergies in resource sharing, technology development, and market expansion.

JGBR Shares will provide high-quality rolling elements and technical support to enhance XCC’s end-product competitiveness, while also supporting the group’s overseas expansion, particularly in North America and Mexico, by strengthening local supply chain capabilities. XCC, in turn, will leverage its system-level bearing expertise, brand resources, and global sales channels to open broader application opportunities for jointly developed products, helping accelerate the commercialization of collaborative innovations and improve overall operational efficiency.

The partnership comes at a time when the global bearing industry is undergoing rapid technological upgrading, with localization and supply chain resilience becoming key priorities. High-end bearings and critical components are increasingly seen as strategic enablers of advanced manufacturing. By integrating JGBR Shares’ rolling element manufacturing strengths with XCC’s bearing system design and production capabilities, the two companies are well positioned to pursue breakthroughs in high-end bearing technology, narrow the gap with international leaders, and enhance the global competitiveness of China’s bearing industry.