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, North and Latin America, 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. SKF also has a widely used e-business marketplace and an efficient global distribution system.

SKF's Corporate Responsibility
SKF is a truly global company, with a truly unique culture. It's success throughout our first 100 years has largely been built on people.  It is in our people that we find the knowledge that enables us to realize our vision "To equip the world with SKF knowledge".

Employees of SKF are regarded as critical parts of a global company committed to driving knowledge engineering for yet another century - regardless of their status or position.  This commitment also brings a joint responsibility - for our customers, shareholders, colleagues and the communities we live and work in. Because we believe that our reputation is not only defined by the products and solutions we provide, but by the way we act and treat others. That is why we work to deliver on our responsibility - every day, everywhere and by everyone.

 

Living Our Vision 
SKF's 'Living Our Vision' film takes you on a journey - not only around the globe but also into the lives of their customers.  It show their commitment to sustainable development and how they equip the world with their knowledge.

The Power of Knowledge Engineering