Precision Powder Metal Solutions for Every Stage of the Supply Chain

For more than 30 years, Proform has partnered with companies across the manufacturing and industrial supply chain to deliver high-quality bronze bearings, bushings, spacers, and custom powder metal components.

As the world’s largest manufacturer of powder metal bronze bearings and bushings, we support organizations ranging from global OEMs to regional distributors, MRO suppliers, and online industrial catalogs. Whether your business requires millions of production parts or reliable inventory for replacement components, Proform has the engineering expertise and manufacturing capacity to meet your needs.

Our customers rely on us for consistent quality, dependable delivery, and the flexibility to support both standard and custom applications.

Solutions for Every Customer

Every customer has unique priorities. Some require high-volume production for new equipment, while others need dependable inventory for replacement parts or industrial distribution. Proform tailors its manufacturing and support to meet the needs of each market.

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OEM Manufacturers

Original Equipment Manufacturers depend on Proform for precision powder metal components that meet demanding performance, quality, and production requirements.

Our engineering team works directly with OEMs to optimize component designs, recommend materials, and support new product development from prototype through full-scale production.

Typical OEM markets include:
  • Automotive
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Lawn & Garden Equipment
  • Home Appliances
  • RV & ATV
  • Electric Motors
  • HVAC Equipment
  • Pumps & Fluid Handling
  • Industrial Machinery

Industrial Distributors

Industrial distributors require dependable suppliers that can deliver consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable lead times.

Proform supports national distributors, regional suppliers, and specialty distributors with a broad portfolio of standard and custom bronze bearings, bushings, spacers, and powder metal components.

Whether serving industrial maintenance customers or OEM manufacturers, distributors rely on Proform as a trusted manufacturing partner.

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MRO Suppliers

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) suppliers need components that help customers minimize downtime and keep equipment operating efficiently.

Proform manufactures high-quality replacement bearings and bushings that meet the performance expectations of industrial maintenance professionals while supporting consistent inventory availability.

Online Catalog Companies

Industrial purchasing continues to shift toward online procurement, creating opportunities for catalog companies and e-commerce distributors.

Proform partners with online suppliers by manufacturing standard and custom bronze bearings and bushings that support comprehensive product catalogs, fast fulfillment, and dependable inventory.

Whether serving maintenance professionals, engineers, or purchasing teams, our manufacturing capabilities help online distributors expand their product offerings with confidence.

ATV & RV COMPONENT SOLUTIONS
Recreational vehicles are designed to perform in demanding environments where dust, mud, moisture, vibration, and changing temperatures are part of everyday operation. From golf carts and side-by-sides to snowmobiles and personal watercraft, manufacturers rely on durable, maintenance-free components that deliver consistent performance over years of use.
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AUTOMOTIVE BRONZE BUSHINGS
For decades, Proform has supplied high-quality powder metal bushings, bearings, spacers, and custom components to automotive manufacturers across North America. As the world’s largest manufacturer of powder metal bronze bearings and bushings, we help OEMs and Tier suppliers reduce cost, improve performance, and simplify high-volume production.
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HOME APPLIANCE PART SOLUTIONS
From blenders and coffee grinders to ceiling fans and washing machines, millions of home appliances rely on compact, reliable bronze bearings to keep moving parts operating smoothly. There’s a good chance you have a Proform bearing somewhere in your home.
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LAWN & GARDEN PART SOLUTIONS
Lawn and Garden equipment is expected to perform in some of the toughest operating environments. Dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, and repeated shock loads place constant demands on moving components. Proform manufactures self-lubricating bronze bushings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers, and custom powder metal components that deliver reliable performance in these demanding applications.
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AGRICULTURIAL EQUIPMENT PART SOLUTIONS
Modern agricultural equipment is built to operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Dust, mud, moisture, vibration, heavy loads, and long operating hours require components that deliver dependable performance season after season.
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Products We Manufacture

Proform manufactures a comprehensive range of powder metal products, including:

  • Bronze Sleeve Bearings
  • Bronze Flange Bearings
  • Oil-Impregnated Bushings
  • Self-Lubricating Bearings
  • Bronze Thrust Washers
  • Powder Metal Spacers
  • Custom Powder Metal Components
  • Engineered Bronze Alloys

Our engineering team can also develop custom solutions tailored to your application’s performance and manufacturing requirements.

Why Proform?

OEMs, distributors, engineers, and MRO companies choose Proform because we combine engineering expertise with world-class manufacturing capabilities.

Our advantages include:

  • World’s largest manufacturer of bronze powder metal bearings and bushings
  • More than 200 million components produced annually
  • Custom alloy development
  • In-house tooling design
  • High-volume OEM production
  • Precision quality control
  • Responsive engineering support
  • Reliable North American manufacturing

Whether you’re developing next-generation agricultural machinery or improving an existing platform, Proform delivers dependable powder metal solutions built for demanding field conditions.

Looking for a trusted supplier of bronze bushings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, or custom powder metal components?

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