SKF - Company Profile
Who are SKF?
SKF are the leading supplier of products, services and solutions within rolling bearings, mechatronics, seals and lubrication systems. They operate across the world to provide their products to help companies in a range of different industry sectors to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance and operating costs. SKF technology can be found in applications all over the world from wind farms and aircraft flight control systems to washing machines. Technical development has always been a focus for SKF since they began and their research and development have resulted in a large number of innovations in the bearing industry which have now formed the basis for new standards.
When were SKF established?
The company was founded in 1907 and quickly grew to become an established name in Europe, North and Latin America, Africa and Asia by 1920. SKF’s success continued to grow at a rapid rate and they are now represented in more than 130 countries with over 100 manufacturing sites.
What services do SKF offer?
SKF services include maintenance services, technical support and condition monitoring and they provide everything from training and logistics to full service contracts. The main divisions that the company operates in are the industrial and service divisions, servicing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers and the automotive division working with manufacturers to provide innovative, sustainable and energy saving solutions. SKF bearings and units, seals, mechatronics and lubrication technologies are utilised in providing each customer with a tailor made service to suit their requirements.
What products do SKF offer?
SKF have an enviable reputation for manufacturing high quality products including bearings and linear motion and power transmission products. SKF bearings and seals are amongst their most popular products and they can be found in the extensive SKF bearings catalogue which includes information on all the different types of SKF bearings and seals with helpful advice on their suitability for various applications in different industry sectors.