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News and Announcements

Supplier price changes, office closures and company news from Jealco International. For technical guides, see our articles.

Upcoming office closures

Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern. We are closed on these days:

  • Monday, October 12, 2026 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Veterans Day
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day

Announcements

Newest first. Supplier price notices are passed on as the manufacturer publishes them; your quotation or order acknowledgement shows the price that applies to your order.

Pricing August 20, 2026

ABB (Baldor) price increase effective October 1, 2026

Citing inflationary pressures, ABB announced a price increase on ABB Baldor-Reliance and ABB brand motors in the USA, effective October 1, 2026. ABB's estimated increases:

  • ABB Baldor-Reliance brand motors, all frames: 6.8%
  • ABB brand NEMA motors, all frames: 6.8%
  • ABB brand IEC stock safe area cast iron, all frames: 3.0%
  • ABB brand IEC stock aluminum, all frames: 6.8%
  • ABB brand IEC custom/mod-stock, all frames: 3.0%
  • ABB motors spare parts: 6.8%

Orders entered before October 1, 2026 that ship after October 1 will be billed at the new pricing.

Pricing June 2026

ABB (Baldor) price increase effective July 15, 2026, and US tariff action

ABB announced a price adjustment on US NEMA motors effective July 15, 2026, together with a separate notice on US tariff action. Both letters are below.

Pricing May 8, 2026

Regal Rexnord temporary surcharge of 1.6%

Citing a sharp rise in fuel prices and continuing inflation, Regal Rexnord Industrial Powertrain Systems applied a temporary surcharge of 1.6% effective May 8, 2026. Regal Rexnord says the surcharge is based on current economic conditions and each product's country of origin, and that it will adjust the level as conditions change.

Pricing November 20, 2025

Regal Rexnord price adjustment effective January 19, 2026

Regal Rexnord announced an average price adjustment of 3% to 6% effective January 19, 2026 on gearing, couplings, bearings, industrial chain, components, conveying, and clutch and brake products. The exact adjustment varies by product line. Regal Rexnord also announced wider use of minimum order quantities (MOQ) on some less popular items.

Latest articles

New technical guides every week.

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Mechanical and thermal ratings, AGMA service factors, and cross-referencing obsolete gearboxes.

Stop Apologizing for the “Inconvenience”

Why a stock apology falls flat with industrial customers, and what to say instead.

Calculating Belt Conveyor Horsepower: Engineering Guide

CEMA formulas for effective tension and drive efficiency, with a worked example.

Choosing Industrial Motors for Hazardous Locations

How to match a motor to a classified hazardous location.

Questions about a price change or an open order?

Contact us and we will tell you how a notice affects your quotation or order.

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