SMB Bearings receives safety star award from Avetta
Miniature bearing specialist SMB Bearings has received the prestigious safety star 2025 award from Avetta in acknwledgement of its exceptional safety standards, operational excellence and commitment to reducing risk across its supply network. The award highlights SMB Bearings’ dedication to delivering reliable performance for customers operating in demanding environments.
Avetta is a global supply-chain risk management organisation that connects businesses with qualified suppliers through a cloud-based platform. It supports organisations in assessing, managing and monitoring supplier performance across areas such as health and safety, compliance and operational risk, helping to build safer and more transparent supply chains.
Presented annually, Avetta’s awards programme recognises businesses in its global network that demonstrate consistently strong performance against defined safety and compliance criteria.
The safety star award is presented to suppliers that demonstrate a sustained commitment to health and safety excellence across their operations. Recipients are recognised for maintaining strong safety processes, meeting rigorous assessment requirements and promoting a culture that prioritises the wellbeing of employees, contractors and partners.
“The award reflects a company-wide commitment to promoting a safety-first culture and consistent operating practices,” said Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings. “Through structured processes and regular training, we aim to protect our workforce while supporting dependable delivery for customers operating in demanding environments.”
Recognition from Avetta also provides added assurance to SMB Bearings’ customers, particularly those working in hazardous environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical, marine or food and beverage, for whom supplier performance, compliance and risk management are critical.
Health and safety is prioritised across all areas of SMB Bearings’ operations, from its relubrication facility to warehouse handling and office environments. Bearings are precision-engineered components, and even small amounts of contamination, like dust, moisture or debris, can lead to increased friction, premature wear, corrosion and ultimately early failure. Poor storage conditions or incorrect handling can introduce these risks before a bearing is even installed.
“Bearings are engineered to very fine tolerances, so how they are stored, handled and lubricated makes a real difference,” added Johnson.
“Maintaining clean storage conditions and carrying out relubrication in a controlled environment isn’t optional, it’s good practice. Taking those steps reduces the risk of contamination, protects the people working with them and helps ensure reliable performance in service.”
By meeting the expectations set by leading supply-chain organisations, SMB Bearings helps customers maintain continuity, manage risk and meet their own governance requirements.