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Bearings Without Compromise.

R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service

Our mission is to stoke the common good between business and mankind by supplying the world with quality bearings and crafting meaningful partnerships.

Helping you achieve your mission is how we accomplish ours.

Since 1999, I began to use the WD brand to represent my name to provide high-quality bearings and professional services to customers around the world. In August of 2000, we founded WD with four of my relatives. Throughout more than 20 years of honest management and hard work, we have gained the trust and support of many customers, established deep friendships and long-term cooperation, and established joint ventures with Korean and Italian partners.
Early in our journey, we genuinely believed we could build a team with excellent values and professional capabilities. With this belief, we established three core ideas for competitiveness in world-class service, pursuit of excellence in R&D, and lean operation. Today, we have seen how the adoption of these values and professional capabilities have propelled the success of WD Bearing Group forward and fostered our relationships with every customer.
Combining WD’s development history and business characteristics, we extensively gathered opinions from the team and determined that WD’s core values include three points:
• Customer First
• Co-creation and Sharing
• Integrity and Professionalism
We have only one boss – the customer. Every WD member knows this. We have seen that putting customers first is our greatest advantage. The demands of the customer inform our business processes, organizational structure, and resource investment. In turn, our customers benefit from our in-depth research, acute understanding of application requirements, and individualized design and manufacturing of reliable high-quality bearings. We create even more value for our customers with personalized, first-class solutions.
We firmly believe that by creating and sharing together we can accomplish anything. We look forward to working with our members and partners to enhance our core competitiveness and QCD performance through passion, hard work, sincere cooperation, and continuous innovation to create more value for customers together. The success of our customers will naturally drive our success.
We understand that only with integrity and professionalism can we succeed in the bearing industry. Only by insisting on honor and honesty are we able to build our credibility and ultimately gain the trust and support of others. At the same time, it is only with learning and pursuing continuous improvement that we are able to ensure our professionalism and competitiveness while promoting our evergreen enterprise.
We trust that as long as we endure in practicing these core values, time will become our friend and help us to meet a better self!
Looking into the future, we expect to work with each partner to create a better world. There, we trust each other, cooperate deeply, innovate continuously, and develop our potential even further. We can become a global partner of customers’ personalized bearing solutions and stoke the common good between business and mankind by supplying the world with quality bearings and crafting meaningful partnerships.

Bearings without compromise.

R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service

Our mission is to stoke the common good between business and mankind by supplying the world with quality bearings and crafting meaningful partnerships.

Helping you achieve your mission is how we accomplish ours.

Technology-Focused: ISO and IATF Certifications

We are proud to manufacture our products in accordance with Six Sigma principles and quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. 

We continuously invest in advanced machining equipment, professional bearing software, and highly skilled employees. This focus makes WD the customer’s preferred partner for bearing technology.

WD bearings are frequently supplied to OEMs in several industries including material handling, agriculture, construction, pump and compressor, gearbox, electric motor, and more.

Technology-Focused | ISO and IATF Certified

We are proud to manufacture our products in accordance with Six Sigma principles and quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. We continuously invest in advanced machining equipment, professional bearing software, and highly skilled employees. This focus makes WD Bearing Group the customer’s preferred partner for bearing technology.

WD bearings are frequently supplied to OEMs in several industries including material handling , agriculture , construction, pump and compressor, gearbox , electric motor, and more.

Celebrating 24 Years of Bearing Experience in 2024

Precision Bearings Manufactured Entirely In-House

"WD is the bearing manufacturer I wish I found ages ago."

Bill - Major North American Agriculture OEM

Manufacturing and Quality Control

We source our high-quality 99.98% VIM steel and move it directly into our production facility where grinding, turning, heat-treating, assembly, and washing occurs. Our quality assurance and control teams constantly evaluate our product until they ship to the customer.

Engineering and Local Support

WD Bearing manufacturing headquarters is a 20,000 m² facility with a dedicated 140 m² quality and inspection room. Our engineering labs in Europe and North America extend our quality control, service, and sales to the entire world. Our global footprint affords our customers local support from our sales and service teams anywhere on Earth.

Experience and Partnerships

WD Bearing Group has crafted a team with hundreds of years of engineering experience collectively. Our engineers have developed applications used by NASA on the Mars rover, the construction of the World Trade Center, and numerous bearing-specific applications with popular OEMs around the world.

Pump & Compressor

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Gearbox

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Material Handling

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Agricultural Machinery

Construction Machinery

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Our Manifesto to the World

Our Journey so Far

We cater to common needs as well as the specialized. Our journey has allowed us the opportunities to learn the industry like no other.

We are manufacturers with experience forged through steady growth, active partnerships, and customers in both the distribution and OEM worlds.

The WD Team

All North America Asia Europe
Founder and CEO

Leslie WanDing Cheng

CFO

Erica Chao

President

Arne Koose

Director of Sales - North America and Europe

Beau Hallavant

Vice President of Operations

Johnson Shen

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Jake Chao

Technical Director

Zhenshan Qin

Deputy Director of Operations

Xinglong Lu

Agriculture Manager

Bill Hoeper

Regional Sales Manager

Jeff Zuziak

Sales & Engineering Manager Europe

Ryan Zeidi

Senior Technical Sales Engineer

Don Leonard

Sales Manager Asia

Jason Wang

Jennifer Zheng

Connie Wang

Chuangming Fan

Account Executive

Nathan Bender

Operations Manager

Jim Schaefer

Customer Service Representative and Accounting

Jenni Baker

President

Arne Koose

I am a dedicated husband to my wonderful wife of over 35 years, and a proud father of five beautiful children, who have blessed us with eight grandchildren thus far. As a proud US Army veteran with a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University, I bring over 30 years of experience in engineering, application, and design within the bearing industry. My education was further enriched by pursuing master's level courses in business administration at the Wharton School of Business, enhancing my strategic and leadership skills.

Currently serving as the President for the North American and European companies, I focus on leadership and strategic direction. I am certified through the Bearing Specialist Association (BSA), where I acted as a technical consultant for the Educational Services Committee. I have conducted specialized training for industries such as the Rocky Mountain Ski Lift Association (RMLA) and Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA).

My professional contributions have included significant projects such as the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and the development of components used on a Mars Rover. Dedicated to excellence, I leverage my extensive technical and business expertise to drive success and innovation across our industry. Here at WD, we have developed creative product solutions that have helped our customer partners become the benchmark of performance in their respective industries, so reach out to discuss how WD can help turn your most challenging application problems into what sets you apart from your competition.

Email: arne.koose@wdbearings.com

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Director of Sales - North America and Europe

Beau Hallavant

“We are what we repeatedly do,” and our daily habits shape our perspectives and actions. My wife and two boys ignite my passion and craft my principles of positivity and selflessness fueling better business.

You need a reliable partner to support your investigation as bearings are the “heart” of most applications. Your team’s needs for both sales and engineering support are met through years of strategic sales experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Email: beau.hallavant@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 282-7737

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Agriculture Manager

Bill Hoeper

Agriculture and Construction

I always treat people the way I would want to be treated- with respect . This was instilled in me by my parents and I, in turn, have tried to be a role model for my children. I believe honesty and hard work can overcome most obstacles.

As someone that has been in the Industrial and Agriculture bearing industry for over 25 years, I am a proven resource for OEMs with challenging applications. Taking care of the customer is my first priority.

Email: bill.hoeper@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 999-5871

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Chuangming Fan

Every day at WD is filled with challenges, passion and growth. Thank you for WD’s trust. I am willing to work with the team to excel in administrative and human resource management and make meaningful contributions to WD.

Email: frank.fan@wd-bearing.com

Connie Wang

I am responsible for supply chain management at WD. I am the bridge for communication between the upstream and downstream. For the WD brand, my standard is quality. For WD company, my measure is cost. Focus on details, pursue perfection, and strive for excellence.

Email: purchasing@wd-bearing.com

Senior Technical Sales Engineer

Don Leonard

Industrial Applications

I will get to know your operation, mission, and become a valued and reliable part of your team. My past accomplishments have included solid propellant rocket fuel mixer design to marine outboard lower gearcase bearing optimization. And everything in between. My customer’s issues are my issues please give me a call and let’s start our problem-solving journey together.

I am proud husband and father to two incredible children with a BSME degree from the General Motors Institute (now Kettering) with a specialty of machine design. My decades of engineering experience with problem solving, design and applications is here for you to craft the best solution for your needs and not shoehorn you into an existing catalog product.

Email: don.leonard@wdbearings.com

Phone: (216) 956-4614

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CFO

Erica Chao

“Every human has four endowments: self awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative  imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom…the power to choose, to respond, to change” Stephen R. Covey

I had been struggling with career fatigue for nearly 5 years since entering into my 30s. Since then, I have grown mentally from a dependent person to someone with true independence. Today, I choose to work towards achieving a status of interdependence.

I enjoy my work not from the achievements, but from the job itself. I am energized by my devotion to creating tremendous value to the company and society as a whole.

I feel true freedom when I stop thinking about my personal image and instead think BIG.

Email: chao@wd-bearing.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

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Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Jake Chao

Hi, I’m Jake, vice president of WD China. I manage the sales, souring, and R&D team.

Email: jack@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

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Sales Manager Asia

Jason Wang

I’m the sales manager for WD China’s export team. I’m a highly motivated business professional specialized in international sales and business development with 10 years of experience in bearing industry. I’m passionate about helping you to reach the ultimate goal with my skills and I’d like to be your partner for bearing solutions.

Email: jason.wang@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

Linkedin: Jason Wang

Regional Sales Manager

Jeff Zuziak

Industrial Applications

My passion is building long-lasting relationships with my customers and helping them reach their professional goals. I carry this over into my personal life as well and make sure I am always available for support no matter the situation. Leading by example is the way I roll.

My customers know that I am reliable and listen to their ever-growing challenges. My job is to take those challenges and provide solutions that make sense for their business goals and the growth of their company. Years of industrial OE bearing knowledge allow me to lead by example and make the customer feel comfortable when collaborating.

Email: jeff.zuziak@wdbearings.com

Phone: (847) 909-8816

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Customer Service Representative and Accounting

Jenni Baker

Being a wife of 20 years and a working mother of 3 amazing young men has taught me to be attentive and organized while juggling multiple tasks. My children have also taught me to be caring, patient, and understanding. I carry these values with me in everything I do.

I have been in the logistics industry for 27 years. I pride myself on being a proactive hard worker and a team player willing to go above and beyond to help.

I am an expert in providing excellent customer service. I believe that customer needs come first and will work hard to overcome all challenges that may occur.

Email: jenni.baker@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

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Jennifer Zheng

I am responsible for coordinating customer’s needs in terms of products and logistics transportation. Customer-first is my work creed, and continuously improving customer satisfaction is my pursuit.

Email: jennifer.zheng@wd-bearing.com

Operations Manager

Jim Schaefer

As a husband of 27 years and father of 4 beautiful children, I have the driving force to overcome any obstacle set before me. They have taught me patience and the ability to listen to all sides of a conflict.  I bring those skills with me to work when any issues arise.

I have been in the industry for 17 years, and 10 of those years were spent in Operations and Warehouse Management. I believe building lasting relationships with customers is paramount to a successful business.

I try to always put the customer first, and having a quality team in place helps make everything that much easier.

Email: jim.schaefer@wdbearings.com

Phone: (317) 661-3293

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Vice President of Operations

Johnson Shen

Hi, I’m Johnson, vice president of operations of WD. I manage the production, quality, and HR team.

Email: johnson.shen@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

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Founder and CEO

Leslie WanDing Cheng

With a focus on customer satisfaction, strategy management, and team development, my mission is to understand our customers’ demand and implement the best strategies to develop our capabilities for greater values for our customers.

“Trust the power of vision and good habits.”

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Account Executive

Nathan Bender

Aftermarket Specialist

Raising my two wonderful children has always given me drive. No matter if it was coaching their ball teams or just being an ear to vent to., they have taught me to listen and to understand them before continuing to the next step.

Building great relationships with honesty and complete understanding is paramount to me. I pride myself on being the honest go-to supporter for you and your team. With ten years of experience in the operations and logistics world, I am an expert in inventory control, warehouse management, general operations, and, most importantly, customer service.

Email: nathan.bender@wdbearings.com

Direct Phone : (317) 661-3293

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Sales & Engineering Manager Europe

Ryan Zeidi

Fluid Machinery, Electrical Motor, Agriculture, Oil & Gas

My vision is to contribute to the development of bearing solutions shaping the future of various industries.

Working for more than a decade in the Oil & Gas industry, I enhanced my expertise and gained a comprehensive understanding of Oil & Gas.
I embarked on a more than a ten-year journey in the bearing industry for different industries and applications, such as Fluid Machinery, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Agriculture, and Electric Motors.

In my current role, I handle Sales & Engineering across Europe.
This pivotal position allows me to leverage my technical expertise and provide balance with my interpersonal skills.

By collaborating closely with customers and understanding their specific needs, I ensure the delivery of innovative bearing solutions driving customer satisfaction and business growth.

Email: ryan.zeidi@wdbearings.com

Phone: 49 175 457 82 70

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Deputy Director of Operations

Xinglong Lu

I believe there are always more solutions than difficulties.

I am in charge of factory plant planning, capacity planning, and equipment management here at WD Bearing Group. I am always working to improve manufacturing capacity while reducing production costs.

Email: lxl@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 13771582724

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Technical Director

Zhenshan Qin

I am focused on Research and Development. I am always working to provide personalized bearing technology solutions to our customers.

Email: tech2@wd-bearing.com

Phone: 86 51086557067

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Trusted. Experienced. Flexible.

Success Testimonials

They listened to my requirements and preferences for the design of my application and were able to offer lots of ideas to meet my needs. One year later, I am confident I have more seasons of use remaining in the bearings.

U.S. Agriculture OEM

WD listened to our requirements when we needed to refresh an aging design following a change in direction. They presented several options with a patiently designed hybrid solution.

European Gearbox OEM

The documentation at WD is clear and precise and the combination of hands on experience there is obviously of a professional nature. I would recommend WD to anyone.

Forklift OEM

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