Bowman International Group Appointed as UK & Ireland Distribution Partner for COC Bearings
Abingdon, UK – July 2025. Bowman International Group has been appointed as the COC bearings UK distributor for the UK and Ireland, marking a significant milestone for the business. Following the acquisition of Criptic Arvis in mid-2024, Bowman has continued expanding its housed bearing portfolio to strengthen its position as a leading COC bearings supplier and engineering partner.
As a leading innovator, manufacturer, and split roller bearings distributor, Bowman recognised that the acquisition of Criptic Arvis could be further enhanced by adding the COC bearing range. The partnership with COC Bearings enables Bowman to offer complete bearing packages across a wider range of power transmission bearings applications.
The inclusion of the COC bearing range, featuring industry-leading products such as the CROSSLOC adaptor mount and the OCCLOC locking system, was a natural fit for Bowman. These innovative technologies simplify installation, eliminate fitting errors, and provide a 100% constant-pressure seal that protects bearings for longer service life. Innovation sits at the heart of both organisations, making this partnership a strong strategic alignment built on shared engineering values.
Like Bowman, COC Bearings is committed to continuous product development, exploring every technological opportunity to make the world’s power transmission industry safer, easier, and more efficient while helping customers reduce downtime.
By adding the COC Unitised Housed Spherical Roller Bearing range, the IP69K-rated maintenance-free sealing system for food-safe applications, Saniline Stainless Steel bearings, and Housed Ball Bearing products to its portfolio, Bowman can now provide complete housed power transmission bearings solutions for most externally mounted applications.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Hudson – steve.hudson@bowman.co.uk
or Adam Colford – adam@arvis.co.uk
About Bowman International
Bowman International has been at the forefront of bearing innovation since the mid-1970s and has become a global leader in product performance, choice, and availability.
As the official COC bearings UK distributor, Bowman is proud to offer customers a comprehensive portfolio of bearings, precision-engineered sintered components, and advanced 3D printed solutions, alongside bespoke manufacturing capabilities and world-first innovations that continue to set new standards across the bearing industry.
