Huddersfield-based HB Bearings, a manufacturer of precision ball and roller bearings, has acquired Colchester-based Gamet Bearings. The latter has a global reputation within the industry for its high-precision taper roller bearings.

This acquisition will enable HB Bearings — established in 1972 — to offer a more extensive design, support and development service.

Managing director Graham Hirst (www.hb-bearings.com) said: “We look forward to working with both new and existing customers of Gamet Bearings, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their patience while we relocate the company’s operations to our Huddersfield site.”