SKF talks Industrial Ecology: Engineering for sustainable development
Gothenburg, Sweden, 19 April 2016: SKF is sparking conversation and spreading ideas with a new series of a knowledge-sharing symposium called “Let’s Talk”. Industry experts are discussing industry...
View ArticleSKF to showcase efficiency enhancing marine portfolio at Posidonia 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden, 20 April, 2016: SKF will use Posidonia 2016 to demonstrate how to boost efficiency and reliability, while cutting operating and maintenance costs in the maritime sector through its...
View ArticleSKF launches new rolling bearings in paper machines handbook
Gothenburg, Sweden, 20 April 2016: SKF has launched a new version of its specialist handbook for rolling bearings in paper machines to help industry professionals maximise bearing service life. Now in...
View ArticleSKF divests Kaydon velocity control business
Gothenburg, 26 April 2016: SKF has signed anagreement, subject to regulatory approvals, to divest its Kaydonvelocity control business to Stabilus, a global supplier to theautomotive and industrial...
View ArticleSKF innovation helps floating tidal energy project secure €10 million grant
Gothenburg, Sweden, 26 April, 2016: SKF’s industry leading technology and design engineering support is forming part of a groundbreaking floating tidal energy project that has been awarded a €10...
View ArticleSKF First quarter report 2016
Gothenburg, 28 April 2016:Alrik Danielson, President andCEO:“Although we experienced challenges in many marketsin the first quarter, the benefits from the cost reductioninitiatives implemented during...
View ArticleSKF secures SEK 100 million contract extension with Russian rail freight company
Gothenburg, 2 May 2016: SKF has secured a one-yearcontract extension, worth approximately SEK 100 million, with JSCTikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, a subsidiary of Research andProduction Company...
View ArticleKeeping a check on production losses
Gothenburg, Sweden, 5 May, 2016: The oil and gas industry is struggling to adapt to a new economic environment. Price volatility remains high –but the combination of strong supply and slowing demand...
View ArticleImproved sealing for wellheads
Gothenburg, Sweden, 5 May, 2016: The need to drill deeper for oil, with a corresponding increase in pressures and temperatures, makes working in an already harsh environment even more challenging. At...
View ArticleEnhancing critical machinery monitoring
What is IMx-M?IMx-M is a protection system with a difference: it incorporates condition monitoring. When people approach us they are generally looking for a protection system: we’ve added condition...
View ArticleBearing up in oil and gas
Gothenburg, Sweden, 5 May, 2016: In the oil and gas industry, reliability is key to success. Unexpected downtime due to machinery or component failure results in massive cost both onshore and offshore...
View ArticleMagnetic bearings tough enough for the depths of the sea
Gothenburg, Sweden, 5 May, 2016: Today’s oil and gas industry is facing many challenges, including lower oil prices and environmental issues that are forcing companies to look into alternative methods...
View ArticleNecessity is the mother of invention
The oil and gas sector is under pressure to maintain operating margins. Oil prices have fallen dramatically in the last twelve months, mainly driven by over-supply. This has been due to a range of...
View ArticleManaging marine maintenance
Gothenburg, Sweden, 9 June, 2016: Ships were once meant solely for the seas and major maintenance was resigned to the docks. However, digital technology is making waves in the marine sector and as...
View ArticleSKF launches Marine Route Based Kit at Posidonia 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden, 9 June, 2016: SKF has launched a sophisticated condition monitoring system with cloud connectivity to cut downtime and increase fleet reliability through enabling predictive...
View ArticleSKF technology boosts propulsion units on world’s most powerful LNG carriers
Gothenburg, Sweden, 9 June, 2016: SKF’s industry leading technologies and design engineering support are helping to enhance the reliability and reduce the life cycle cost of propulsion units that will...
View ArticleSKF consolidates manufacturing facilities in North America
Gothenburg, 9 June 2016: SKF today announces theconsolidation of its manufacturing facilities in North America,including the closure of its sites in San Diego, California andBaltimore, Maryland....
View ArticleSKF showcases marine expertise at SMM 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden, 16 June, 2016: SKF will launch two new products at the SMM show while showcasing a wide range of its latest offerings for the maritime sector.The first new launch is a redesigned...
View ArticleSKF to exhibit innovative offshore technology at ONS 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden, 16 June, 2016: At ONS 2016, the offshore exhibition and conference in Stavanger, Norway, SKF will highlight a broad range of offerings that can boost reliability and efficiency in...
View ArticleSKF signs maintenance contract with the Antamina copper mine in Peru
Gothenburg, 20 June 2016: SKF has secured a three-year contract with Compañia Minera Antamina S.A. (Antamina), to provide Proactive Reliability Maintenance services at the company’s open-pit copper...
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