Around the turn of the 20th century, an innovative Ohio man named R.F. Bower sought to solve a serious problem: horse-drawn carriages were losing wheels when making high-speed turns. His patented thrust-controlling roller bearing proved highly successful in keeping the wheels on and passengers safe. Today, as one of North America’s largest manufacturers of roller bearings, NTN-Bower Company continues to help vehicles, as well as industrial and farm machinery, run smoothly and safely.