SKF Renames Global Transportation Business
The business unit will continue to offer premium wheel end components and other related parts and services.
Outta This World: SKF Bearings Help Mars Rover Perform Core Ops
Enabling Mars Rover’s core operations are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings, designed and manufactured by SKF.
SKF Consolidates Manufacturing, Org Structure In France
The Avallon site currently has 140 employees and activities are expected to stop by the end of 2022.
SKF Invests In Strengthened Manufacturing Footprint
Factories in Avon, OH, and North Charleston, SC, will be consolidated into SKF’s Sumter, SC, factory.
SKF Earns AAM Supplier Of The Year Recognition
This is the second Supplier of the Year award SKF has received from AAM.
SKF Announces Changes To Group Management
Bernd Stephan, president, Automotive and Aerospace, has stepped down from his role in Group Management.
SKF Recognized By GM As A 2019 Supplier Of The Year Winner
This is the eighth time SKF has received the award.
SKF Invests $42M In Ball Bearing Manufacturing In China
The company says this investment is in-line with the Group’s region-for-region manufacturing strategy.
SKF Launches Green Finance Framework
Within the Green Finance Framework, SKF intends to finance investments that support the transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient growth and lower environmental impact.
SKF Pre-Pressed Hubs Facilitate Wheel Hub Replacements For Popular Toyota Vehicles
The line of SKF pre-pressed hub assemblies includes four models for popular 2003-2017 Toyota vehicles, including the Toyota Tundra pickup truck.
SKF Extends Its Line Of Knuckle Assemblies To Include 2002-2006 Nissan Altima 3.5L
SKF knuckle assemblies are designed to facilitate replacement of first-generation wheel bearings by eliminating the need for press work and special tools. They are preassembled and are ready to be bolted on for installation out of the package.
Tom O’Brien, SKF President For Vehicle Service Market North America, Retires
O’Brien has dedicated more than 40 years of experience to the automotive aftermarket industry, including positions in sales, operations and management. He joined SKF as vice president of sales for automotive in 2007 and was promoted to his current position in January 2014.