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About ADR

Established in 1925, ADR is a leader company in the field of high precision ball bearings. Through its experience and permanent development, ADR now offers innovative and very high technology products.

Located in Thomery, ADR designs and manufactures rotating systems based on ball bearing technology for its customers worldwide.

Our bespoke bearings have characteristics that allow them to evolve in very specific environments such as aeronautics, space, defence & security, medical or even in the energy sector.

ADR currently offers the following products:

They meet the most demanding specifications in a wide range of areas where high accuracy and high sensitivity are mandatory.

Established in 1925, ADR is a leader company in the field of high precision ball bearings. Through its experience and permanent development, ADR now offers innovative and very high technology products.

Located in Thomery, ADR designs and manufactures rotating systems based on ball bearing technology for its customers worldwide.

Our bespoke bearings have characteristics that allow them to evolve in very specific environments such as aeronautics, space, defence & security, medical or even in the energy sector.

ADR currently offers the following products:

They meet the most demanding specifications in a wide range of areas where high accuracy and high sensitivity are mandatory.

Designing and Manufacturing High Precision Ball Bearings

Certifications

As quality is the priority of ADR, many technical, material and documentary resources are implemented in order to comply with the various requirements. ADR holds ISO 9001 and EN 9100 certifications.

ADR history

1925

Establishment of ADR Production at the Thomery site, near Fontainebleau, and sale of miniature bearings.

1965

Development of thin-section ball bearings.

Development of the company, within the SKF Group for some thirty years.

Extension of the range to thin-section ball bearings

1993

ADR regained its independence.

The company was taken over by its employees.

ADR reinforced its development internationally.

2004

ADR joined the ALCEN group.

Change of shareholders without an operational alteration.

Development of technical synergies for high technology markets.

2007

Installation of a new grinding workshop.

2010
Installation of new clean rooms taking our capacity to 1,200 m2.

Creation of the first precision actuator.

2015

Production of sub-systems (G3AC, composite 3-axis Gimbal).

2017

Production of electromechanical actuators.

2020

Development of a Servomotor.

2021

Expansion of our premises by 1,500 m².

2025

100 years of ADR. Celebration of our century.
Renovation and expansion of a part of our Assembly workshop.

Network worldwide

Exporting nearly 60% of its turnover, ADR now enjoys international outreach.

Countries where sales are direct
Countries where the sale goes through an agent
France

China

More informations about ADR’s representation in this country

India

MAC MARKETING CORPORATION
14A, Imperial Court 33/1,
Cunningham Road
BANGALORE – 560 052
Contact
M.K. KUMAR
+91 80 22200290
info@macmktg.com

Israel

SARAF & CO
52 Jabotinsky
St. RISHON LEZION 75277
Contact
Joseph MALKA
+97 239 648 393
saraf@sarafaerospace.com

Italy

STELIAU TECHNOLOGY ITALY S.p.A.
Viale Sarca, 336 edificio 13
20126 Milan, Italia
Contact
Fabio PAGLIANI
+39 338 32 39 835
fabio.pagliani@steliau.it

Japan

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South Africa

JOHN WARD
PO BOX 13260
Northmead
BENONI 1511
Contact
John WARD
+27 84 770 1355
john.ward@mweb.co.za

South Korea

JNA Corporation
7-903 Woosung
Shindabang-1 dong
Yoidaebangro 22 – Seoul
Contact
Jung Ae Park
+82 010-2301-4585
japark@jnacorp.co.kr

Ukraine

ZEHR AERO
63 rue de Gergovie
75014 PARIS
Contact
Ekaterina ERMAKOVA
+33 6 30 71 99 04
ЗЭР АЭРО – ZEHR AERO
zehr.aero@gmail.com