SKF is strengthening its value chain in North America. Investments totaling $68 million are underway to locate engineering and manufacturing capabilities in a new greenfield facility in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

The factory will produce products for the fast-growing and strategically important commercial vehicle and electric vehicle drivetrain markets in North America, as well as a range of products for industrial applications.

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The investments create a strong regional base for development and a special type of bearings used in SKF high-performance transmissions for North American automakers and tapered roller bearings (TRBs) for industrial and commercial vehicle applications. .

According to David Johansson, President of Automotive, Monterrey is strategically located close to many of our customers and partners in Mexico, with developed logistics channels to the main distribution centers in the US, which allows them to reinforce their position as a leading supplier. worldwide in the electric and commercial vehicle markets.

John Schmidt, President of the Americas, said: “Increasing our regional capabilities in the Americas reduces our dependence on imports from other regions, making us stronger, more flexible and competitive in a variety of applications. This will allow us to better serve a broader range of customers.”

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The first production lines in Monterrey are expected to open in mid-2023. SKF specialists from the Americas, India, China and Europe are involved in increasing technology and factory competition, which is expected to generate some 1,200 jobs for the local community once fully operational.

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