Diamond Chain Company, based in Indianapolis, has entered into a joint agreement with KMC, a roller chain supplier in China. The Diamond (Weifang) Power Transmission Company will be based in Weifang, Shandong Province, China and will expand Diamond Chain's global operations.

"This joint venture effectively combines the strengths of two of the world's leaders in roller chain design, manufacturing and sales to benefit customers worldwide," says Mike Swiderski, president of Diamond Chain Company. "Diamond's ISO Standard and Sapphire brand products will now be manufactured by the joint venture operations under the technical and manufacturing control of Diamond Chain management."