BNL, the global experts in plastic bearing design and manufacture, has successfully completed the transition of all manufacturing operations to Thailand, with the process concluding in January 2026. BNL (Thailand) Limited is now the company’s primary manufacturing facility, reinforcing BNL’s long-term commitment to supporting customers across the Asia-Pacific region and globally.

As customer manufacturing and subcontracting activity has increasingly shifted to the Asia-Pacific region, BNL has invested significantly in expanding capacity, improving supply-chain efficiency, and enhancing customer service. The Thailand facility has developed into a state-of-the-art operation, doubling its footprint to 4,600 m² of production space and 600 m² of offices, with further expansion capacity available to support future growth.

The site is a self-sufficient manufacturing centre, bringing together 41 machines for injection moulding, CNC machining, tooling, assembly, and maintenance under one roof. The expanded facility enables BNL to support increasing production demand across key markets including automotive, food processing, domestic appliances and ATM applications, and specialised global OEMs, while maintaining consistent quality and reliable lead times.

Supported by BNL’s global centre of excellence at its UK headquarters, including R&D, engineering, product design, quality, prototyping, and tooling design, the facility enables streamlined operations, reduced lead times, and consistent, high-quality output worldwide. BNL is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 accredited, reflecting its commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

This transition also delivers clear sustainability benefits. By shortening supply chains, with close connections to infrastructure such as seaports and international airports, and locating production closer to customers in key markets, BNL is reducing transport requirements and lowering the carbon impact associated with shipping, transport and warehousing.

Looking ahead, BNL plans to increase local sourcing, improve sustainability and recycling initiatives, and further integrate production, assembly and innovation functions at the Thailand site.

“BNL Thailand is now our main manufacturing facility, equipped with all the accreditations expected of a world-class operation,” said Martin Baumgartner, Managing Director of BNL Thailand. “This transition strengthens our ability to deliver consistent quality, excellent service, and value-added plastic bearing solutions for customers across the globe and in many markets, while also improving supply-chain efficiency and sustainability.”