SKF Group is the leading global supplier of products, solutions and services within rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Services include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training.

SKF was founded in 1907, and grew at a rapid rate to become a global company. As early as 1920, the company was well established in Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa. Today, SKF is represented in more than 130 countries. The company has more than 100 manufacturing sites and also sales companies supported by about 15,000 distributor locations.  

Technical development, quality and marketing have been in focus at SKF since the very start. The Group's efforts in research and development have resulted in numerous innovations, forming bases for new standards, products and solutions in the bearing world.

SKF groups its technologies in five platforms: Bearings and units, Seals, Mechatronics, Services, and Lubrication Systems. By utilizing capabilities of all or some of the platforms, SKF develop tailor-made offers for each customer segment, helping customers improve performance, reduce energy use and lower total costs, while bringing increased added value and higher price quality to SKF.

 

The Group has global IS0 14001 environmental certification and global health and safety management standard OHSAS 18001 certification. Its operations are also certified in accordance with either ISO 9001 or applicable customer segment standards, e.g. ISO/TS 16949 (Automotive), AS9100 Aviation or IRIS (Railway).