‘All Girls Garage’ Co-Host ‘Bogi’ Lateiner Partners With SKF In Online Video Series
SKF has announced a series of online videos featuring master mechanic Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner, owner of 180° Automotive in Phoenix and co-host of Velocity’s hit show, “All Girls Garage.” The video series with Bogi on skfpartsinfo.tv – SKF’s YouTube channel – provides product overviews, shop tips and automotive technical tips. SKF recently launched its first set
SKF Supplies Wheel-End Solutions For Mazda
SKF has made the first deliveries of its low-friction hub bearing units to Mazda Motor Corp. The bearing units will equip the recently launched, all-new Mazda2, which is manufactured at the automaker’s new plant in Mexico, as well as other models to be launched during 2015. SKF’s low-friction hub bearing units are part of the
SKF Establishing Global Technical Center In United States To Strengthen Global Network
SKF said this week it is reinforcing its commitment to R&D and to the North American market by investing in a new global technical center in the U.S. The center will initially employ approximately 80 engineers within the first four years of operation, with plans to expand to 200 in subsequent years. SKF plans to
SKF Introduces Separator Filter Dryer For Pneumatic Tools And Devices
SKF has expanded its air system product offering to include the Separator Filter Dryer (SFD), an air dryer ideal for providing contaminant free air to pneumatic devices. Typical applications include point-of-use such as spray booths, works stations and air lines in service bays that use pneumatic tools. The SFD can also be mounted on small air compressors.
SKF Introduces Krown Products To Its Specialty Parts Offering For The U.S. Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SKF is now offering a complete line of Krown products, which include a line of rust protection products, and a line of cleaning products and tools for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. The Krown product line provides solutions to protect vehicles from road debris, salt and rust.
SKF Inks Supply Agreement With Hyundai Motors
SKF has been nominated by Hyundai Motors as a supplier for business valued at approximately SEK 370 million (approximately $57 million). Within the terms of the agreement, SKF will deliver the recently launched MacPherson suspension bearing unit (MSBU). The solutions will be equipping both Hyundai and Kia vehicles, including the Ceed, Forte, Soul, i30, Sonata, K5, i40, Grandeur, K7, Santa Fe and Sorento models. The length of the business is expected to last the life of each car model.
SKF Receives Excellent Quality Award From Tesla Motors For Outstanding Performance
SKF has been awarded the Tesla Motors Excellent Quality award, which is given to the top three suppliers achieving outstanding performance in the areas of quality, delivery and customer service.
SKF Offers Automotive Training Videos At Skfpartsinfo.tv
SKF has added eight short automotive training videos to its YouTube channel, providing technicians with quick online training for wheel end bearings and seals. All eight videos in the playlist make up a complete training course and include a short quiz at the end of each section, recapping key points of the video.
SKF Adds Wheel End Training Videos To Skfpartsinfo.tv
SKF has expanded its YouTube channel to include heavy-duty wheel end training videos designed around the SKF Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) Program, which provides a proven systems approach to proper wheel end maintenance.
SKF Training Trucks Visit More Than 100,000 Techs Across North America
SKF training trucks have now interacted with more than 100,000 professional technicians across North America, according to the company. SKF launched its training truck program in 2010 to create a one-on-one educational experience with automotive and heavy-duty technicians.