About POBCO Plastics
About POBCO Plastics
POBCO was founded in 1929 by George Johnson as Paramount Oilless Bearing Co., originally supplying wood bearings and parts for the textile machines that powered New England's textile industry. The company's wood wear strip, developed by George's son Russell in the early 1960s, found success on labeling machinery and set the course for POBCO's future product direction.
In the early 1980s, third-generation owners introduced plastics into the lineup alongside a growing range of standard and custom conveyor components designed to reduce friction. Today POBCO Plastics manufactures and distributes conveyor wear strips, bearings, rollers, and guide rails serving agriculture, food processing, packaging, and material handling industries.
Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, POBCO continues to operate as a specialist supplier rather than a broad-line manufacturer, focusing on friction-reducing conveyor components that keep packaging and processing lines running smoothly. ChatMRO indexes the POBCO catalog so buyers can search by profile, material, or conveyor type to find matching parts.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does POBCO Plastics manufacture?
POBCO Plastics manufactures conveyor wear strips, bearings, rollers, and guide rails along with related friction-reducing components. The company originally made wood bearings before expanding into plastics in the early 1980s.
How long has POBCO been in business?
POBCO was founded in 1929 as Paramount Oilless Bearing Co. and has remained family-owned for nearly a century. The company is now in its fourth generation of family leadership.
What industries use POBCO conveyor components?
POBCO's wear strips and bearings are used in agriculture, food processing, packaging, and material handling applications. The components are designed to reduce friction and wear on conveyor systems in these industries.
Does POBCO still make wood bearings?
POBCO's original product was wood bearings for textile machinery, a line it has carried forward since 1929. The company has since expanded into plastics and custom conveyor components while maintaining its heritage wood products.
Can POBCO supply custom conveyor wear parts?
Yes, POBCO Plastics manufactures both standard and custom conveyor components tailored to specific equipment and application needs. The company works with customers to match wear strip profiles and materials to their conveyor systems.