Pioneer Motor Bearing Co.’s story began in 1920, founded by Adrian P. Bardet, an immigrant with a strong work ethic and unwavering integrity. Arriving in San Francisco as an orphan and surviving significant historical events, A.P. Bardet established Pioneer Motor Bearing on the principles of dedication, focus, and perseverance. These core values, instilled from its inception, have guided Pioneer through over a century of business, navigating challenges from the Great Depression to modern economic fluctuations, always committed to its employees and customers.
Steve R. Bonino, Former Vice President of Pioneer Motor Bearing, a veteran with 53 years of experience in the pioneer motor bearing industry.
The company’s enduring success in the motor bearing industry is deeply rooted in the expertise and experience accumulated over generations. Pioneer Motor Bearing has benefited from the long-term commitment of its workforce, with many individuals dedicating decades to the company. This dedication has fostered a culture of knowledge transfer, ensuring that critical skills and know-how are passed down to each new generation of employees, strengthening Pioneer’s capabilities in custom-engineered motor bearing solutions.
Today, Pioneer Motor Bearing is recognized as a leading provider of custom engineering, design, professional consulting, manufacturing, and aftermarket services for fluid film bearings. Specializing in both hydrodynamic and hydrostatic radial and thrust bearings, Pioneer serves critical sectors including power generation, industrial, and marine markets. The company’s mission is to enhance the efficiency and reliability of rotating equipment for its clients through superior motor bearing technology and services.
Integrity remains a cornerstone of Pioneer Motor Bearing’s operations. This commitment to honest and fair dealing has fostered long-lasting, special relationships and alliances with other industry players, some of whom are also competitors. For over 60 years, Pioneer has maintained these partnerships based on mutual trust and respect, a testament to the company’s unwavering ethical standards. Throughout its history, Pioneer Motor Bearing’s foundational principle, inspired by A.P. Bardet, is to always act with integrity towards employees, customers, suppliers, and the community, ensuring its continued leadership and trusted reputation in the motor bearing industry.
