8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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 Date of Report

 (Date of earliest event reported):                                                                April 15, 2010

              Regal-Beloit Corporation             

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

          200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-6254           

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip code)

           (608) 364-8800           

(Registrant’s telephone number)

           Not Applicable           

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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)

[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02.                      Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.

On April 15, 2010, Regal Beloit Corporation (the “Company”) announced the departure of David A. Barta as Vice President – Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective on May 14, 2010.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not Applicable

(b) Not Applicable

(c) Not Applicable

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

(99) Press Release of Regal Beloit Corporation dated April 15, 2010.

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

 Date:  April 19, 2010                                                                           By: /s/ Paul J. Jones                                                      

Paul J. Jones

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION

FORM 8-K

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
(99)	Press Release of Regal Beloit Corporation dated April 15, 2010.

EX-99

NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE ON OR AFTER:    April 15, 2010

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

John M. Perino

Vice President,

Investor Relations

608-361-7501

REGAL BELOIT ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CHANGE

April 15, 2010 (Beloit, WI):  Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE:RBC) announced that Chief Financial Officer David A. Barta will be leaving the Company effective May 14, 2010 to assume a similar role at another manufacturing company outside of the Company’s industry.  Regal Beloit will immediately begin a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

“David has made many contributions to our company and the community over the last six years,” said Henry W. Knueppel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  ”On behalf of the Board, management, and employees of our company, I want to express our appreciation and wish David the best in his future endeavors.”  

“We are fortunate to have a first-rate finance team in place that will provide for the seamless operation of our department until we find a successor to David, and we are pleased that David will be available to ensure a smooth transition,” Mr. Knueppel concluded.

Regal Beloit Corporation is a leading manufacturer of mechanical and electrical 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 the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.  Regal Beloit’s common stock is a component of the S&P Mid Cap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

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Corporate Offices

200 State Street ● Beloit, WI 53511-6254

608-364-8808 ● Fax:  608-364-8818

Website:  www.regalbeloit.com