SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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): January 26, 2005

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

(Addresses of Principal executive offices)



(608) 364-8808

(Registrant's telephone number)


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:

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

On January 21, 2005, Frank E. Bauchiero, a Class C Director of REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION retired from his Board position.

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/s David A. Barta

David A. Barta

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer





Dated: January 26, 2005