8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2006

REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-7283	39-0875718
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

(Address of principal executive office)

(608) 364-8800

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

□Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;Appointment of Principal Officers.

On September 9, 2006, the Board of Directors of REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION (the “Company”) approved the appointment of Ms. Carol N. Skornicka as a Class “C” Director of the Company. Ms. Skornicka has not been appointed to any committees at this time. Ms. Skornicka has been Sr. Vice President-Corporate Affairs, Secretary and General Counsel of Midwest Air Group (AMEX: MEH) since 1999. She joined Midwest Air Group in 1996.

There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Ms. Skornicka was selected as a director. There are no related party transactions between REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION and Ms. Skornicka.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment that was issued on September 9, 2006 is attached hereto as Exhibit No. 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)   Not Applicable

(b)   Not Applicable

(c)   Not Applicable

(d)   Exhibits: The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

(99) Press Release of REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION dated September 9, 2006.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION

By: s/ David A. Barta_________________

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 9, 2006

EX-99

	NEWS RELEASE
	FOR RELEASE ON OR AFTER:     September 9, 2006
	FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
	David A. BartaVice President, Chief Financial Officer 608-364-8808, Ext. 106
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CAROL N. SKORNICKA JOINS

REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

September 9, 2006 (Beloit, WI): REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION (NYSE: RBC) announced today that Ms. Carol N. Skornicka has joined the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class “C” Director.

Ms. Skornicka is currently the Sr. Vice President-Corporate Affairs, Secretary and General Counsel of Midwest Air Group, Inc., a holding company for Midwest Airlines, traded as Midwest Air Group, Inc. on the AMEX under the symbol MEH. Midwest Airlines, Inc. provides passenger service throughout the United States from hubs in Milwaukee and Kansas City

Ms. Skornicka joined Midwest in 1996. From 1991-1996, she served the State of Wisconsin as Secretary of the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations as a Cabinet appointment by then Governor Tommy G. Thompson. Prior to 1991, she was a partner in the Madison office of Michael, Best & Friedrich.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the addition of Carol Skornicka to our Board,” stated Henry W. Knueppel, REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION’s Chairman and CEO. “Ms. Skornicka brings an impressive background in the areas of legal affairs, corporate governance, and strategic services in both public and private capacities. Her diverse experience and independent point of view will provide considerable perspective and guidance as we continue to execute our strategies to increase shareholder returns.”

REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION is a leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical motion control and power generation products serving markets throughout the world. REGAL-BELOIT is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities throughout North America and in Mexico, Europe and Asia.

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Corporate Offices

200 State Street ● Beloit, WI 53511-6254

608-364-8808 ● Fax: 608-364-8818

Website: www.regal-beloit.com