Dr. Albert Kingsbury invented the tilting-pad hydrodynamic thrust bearing in 1912 and, from there, built a company and a legacy
that continues today under the stewardship of the Kingsbury family.
The workplace culture of Kingsbury is one that values the individual and not just the work. This focus applies to both
the individual employee and the customer, and is reflective of the core beliefs of ownership and management. As a
member of the Kingsbury team, you will experience a supportive and collaborative environment with a continuous
improvement mindset. Kingsbury and its products hold an unequaled reputation across the globe for technical leadership
and unsurpassed excellence and quality. Ownership, employees, and customers are all proud to say, “I’m with
Kingsbury”.
Dr. Kingsbury’s patented tilting-pad, fluid-film bearing, first installed at Holtwood Generating station in
Pennsylvania in 1912, permitted the design of larger, more heavily loaded hydroturbine-generators, such as those
operating at Hoover Dam and hundreds of other installations world-wide. In 1987, the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers awarded the International Historical Landmark Award to Dr. Kingsbury’s invention, an
achievement in a league with other esteemed recipients, such as Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone and the Saturn V
rocket.
The spirit of ingenuity and excellence in engineering initiated by Dr. Albert Kingsbury has remained the cornerstone
of what Kingsbury strives to provide the world. Kingsbury thrust and journal bearings, from large, heavily loaded
bearings over 100-inches in diameter for hydro-turbines; to small, very high speed bearings for carbon-capture
compressors, are designed, tested, and manufactured to allow machine builders to extend the size, load, and speed
of the equipment they build. This results in better, more efficient machines and processes, providing a positive,
global impact.
Today, Kingsbury bearings support and enable efficient machinery operations in applications for power generation, oil & gas, marine propulsion, and dozens of other heavy industrial rotating equipment applications. Kingsbury proudly provides main propulsion and various support systems bearings to the U.S. Navy, for whom we have been a key supplier for over 100 years. Kingsbury’s Messinger Bearing product line offers specialty rolling element bearings for various industrial and defense applications. Kingsbury operates a continuously staffed R&D laboratory which tests and develops bearing designs and is the basis for our ability to very accurately predict performance and provide troubleshooting and other application assistance for our customers. We offer life-cycle support over the decades of use of our products and can provide engineering and service expertise to support product in the field. Kingsbury is actively conducting research and development, along with leading laboratories, OEMs, end-users, and universities, to provide bearings to enable very large offshore wind turbines and other environmentally focused cleaner-energy processes. Kingsbury is excited about the transitions taking place globally in the fuel and energy markets and is committed to being a leader in enabling the required technology and innovations addressing climate concerns.
Purpose:
We enable superior machine performance through expert bearing solutions.
Kingsbury Provides:
We aim to provide great benefits and compensation and a comfortable and flexible work environment. We are thankful that this is exemplified by the pride and loyalty our team members show, as reflected in our retention rate. Despite the fact that we operate multiple plants and design, install, and service our products in every corner of the globe, we maintain that small company, family company feel. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to continue your career at a company that genuinely cares about its people, their development, and their quality of life, we’d love to hear from you to see if we’re a fit for one another.
- Mike Brawley, President & CEO
Kingsbury’s
current Chairman of the Board, appointed in July 2018, is Ms. Eve Clulow, great-granddaughter of the company’s
founder, Dr. Albert Kingsbury. Eve’s grandfather, businessman Quinto Maganini, succeeded Albert Kingsbury as the
company’s second president from 1943 until 1974. Eve’s mother, Margaretta Maganini Clulow, served as Chairman of the
Board from 1975 until 2006, when Dr. Joseph Hill (cousin-in-law to Eve) assumed the title.
One might say that Kingsbury, Inc. was Eve’s destiny from a young age. As a child, Eve often accompanied her mother
to Kingsbury’s Philadelphia headquarters for board meetings and got to know many of the employees, several of whom
are still with the company today. It was only a matter of time (1991, to be exact) before she joined the board of
directors. Eve served as a board member for 27 years before being elected to her current position as Chairman.
Family Statement:
The Kingsbury family recognize that the climate emergency concerns everyone, and we all have a responsibility to address it to protect our planet, our societies and our families. Kingsbury will play its part by measuring and reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions, and using our company and engineering skills, to support renewable energy and climate-friendly energy solutions. In order for the corporation to continue to be a viable entity in the future and serve the interests of all its stakeholders, it must recognize the emergence of alternate and renewable energy and its competition with fossil fuels.
Climate Goals Resolutions:
“By 2035, Kingsbury is to be a Green Energy Company”
Forging Company and Community Connections
Kingsbury employees enthusiastically embrace the company’s family culture. Every year we have several
corporate and employee-hosted events. Many of these events and other activities result in, or include community
service or donations, which are always matched by the Kingsbury family. Below are photo albums of our most recent
celebrations. We hope you’ll enjoy browsing through them as much as we enjoyed creating them!
We’ve Got You Covered
Kingsbury understands that our employees are our number one asset, so keeping them happy and healthy is a top
priority. Here are some of the ways we accomplish that:
Keeping You on Top of Your Game
A company is only as a good as its people! At Kingsbury, we pride ourselves in hiring and developing great talent.
We support this by continually identifying individuals with the right combination of aptitude and attitude and
offering the following programs:
College Partnerships
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Apprenticeship Programs
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Tonya Kuranaruk Temple University Studied Mechanical Engineering Kingsbury’s Manufacturing Intern from 11/8/2021-1/28/2022
"My time at Kingsbury was a memorable and positive experience, and everyone I worked with made me feel welcomed. I was able to participate in a mix of hands-on work with tools and machining, R&D projects (ANSYS, test rig equipment research), and QC tasks while working with some great people. I got to see how each department interacts and the processes that go into manufacturing and fixing bearings. I enjoyed working here and would have liked to extend my internship had it not been for school commitments. |
Bill Myers Drexel University Studied Mechanical Engineering Kingsbury’s Engineering Intern from 3/22/2021-9/17/2021 “I had a great time working at Kingsbury. From the R&D team I worked with to machinists on the floor that I barely knew everyone was friendly and helpful. The work in R&D is engaging and I learned a lot about Kingsbury's bearings and the machines that test them.” |
An Ongoing Priority
Kingsbury, Inc. believes that the safety and health of its employees and surrounding communities is fundamental to a sustainable business. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees and protecting the environment by identifying and managing risk, complying with laws and regulations, setting achievable goals, and continuously learning through engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
Kingsbury is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm. Applicants may also view Kingsbury’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy Statement here, and Kingsbury’s non-discrimination obligations regarding pay transparency here.
Job Openings
Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.