News, 2023-5-31
SKF China (SKF) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Heavy Automobile Co., LTD. (" Sinotruk ") on May 31. The two parties expressed their commitment to all-round cooperation in the field of commercial vehicle products and technologies, and jointly explore a new path for the development of high performance and low energy consumption in the commercial vehicle industry. The signing ceremony was held during the launch ceremony of SKF Jinan Phase II Commercial Vehicle Bearing and self-aligning Bearing Production base. Wang Hui, President of SKF China and Northeast Asia, David Johansson, Global President of SKF Automotive Division, Chu Hao, President of SKF China and Northeast Asia Automotive Division, Qu Zhengtang, Purchasing Director of Sinotruk Group Co., Ltd. were present to witness the achievement of the strategic partnership.
Sinotruk is the heavy truck enterprise with the most complete driving power coverage in China's heavy truck industry. SKF and Sinotruk have established a good cooperation foundation for more than ten years. As early as 2011, SKF entered into a long-term cooperation with Sinotruk Group to supply products such as SKF all-in-one generation hub bearing units, tapered roller bearings and seals for its new trucks. As the commercial vehicle market demands high quality development and fleet owners pay more attention to the whole life cycle cost, SKF not only introduces the advanced front axle II maintenance-free wheel-end bearing unit solution to China, but also focuses on local research and development. In 2021, SKF and SinotruK jointly developed the rear axle II wheel-end bearing unit. And mass market the innovative product by the end of 2022. During the Sinotruk 2023 Supplier Conference held in January this year, SKF was awarded the 2022 "Excellent Supplier" Award by Sinotruk for its excellent product quality, excellent delivery capability and fast service.
"Asia, and China in particular, is the world's largest consumer market for commercial vehicles and the incubator of innovation in the commercial vehicle industry," said David Johansson, Global President, SKF Automotive. SKF is committed to leading the development of maintenance-free solutions for the commercial vehicle industry in Asia. We attach great importance to the cooperation with China's leading commercial vehicle enterprises like Sinotruk, and look forward to the more comprehensive local layout, faster response speed, stronger innovation and service level, as well as our second generation of maintenance-free wheel-end solutions, to facilitate the coordinated development of all partners, promote the continuous upgrading of China's commercial vehicle market, and lead the future of commercial vehicles in the world."
After the construction of Phase II of SKF Jinan Production Base, SKF's local service capacity will be further strengthened. Relying on strong global R&D capacity and excellent manufacturing capacity, SKF will provide safe and reliable products and solutions for commercial vehicle customers, and respond to the R&D and production needs of Sinotruk and other local customers in a more timely and efficient manner. Enabling commercial vehicles and fleets to operate more safely, efficiently and sustainably.
