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On a roll in Bulgaria

SKF acquired the bearing business of VMZ from the Bulgarian government in March 2002. VMZ is one of Central Europe’s leading bearing brands. The [...]
Bearings,Supply chain,
Industry

German divestment

SKF’s textile machinery premises in Stuttgart, Germany, were sold to DIBAG Industriebau AG for 9.3 million euros (USD 9 million). The profit from the [...]
Asset management,
Industry

A bearing on aerospace

SKF acquired 75 percent of NSK Aerospace of Stonehouse, England, and will change the company’s name to Aeroengine Bearings UK. The intention is to [...]
Aerospace,Bearings,Other products and services,Transportation & logistics,
Industry

Clash of the Titanium

The scene looks like something from a Mad Max movie, only in miniature. Across a barren landscape (in this case, an arena), menacing machines with [...]
Linear motion,
Engineering Competence

Delta Force

To bolster its reliability systems business, in May 2002 SKF acquired Delta Consult of the Netherlands. The company employs 93 people and provides [...]
Integrated maintenance solutions,Maintenance,Mechanical maintenance,
Engineering Competence

Hybrid bearings in oil-free air conditioning and refrigeration compressors

In future, compressors used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems could be designed to avoid the use of oil for lubrication. The [...]
Bearings,Integrated maintenance solutions,Lubrication Solutions,
Engineering Competence

High-quality railway bearing service at RBI

In 2001, SKF acquired the US railway bearing refurbishment company Roller Bearing Industries, Inc, to strengthen its position within the North [...]
Bearings,Maintenance,Railways,Reliability,Remanufacturing,

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