SKF unveils new ‘dynamic’ Italian production facility

SKF has unveiled a new “global centre of excellence” which will be responsible for its super-precision bearings.  

The highly automated facility, located in Airasca, Italy, integrates SKF’s manufacturing operations, business support functions, research and development, and product line management into a single environment.  

“We’re excited about the inauguration of our Airasca facility, which represents a substantial investment in profitable growth and customer expansion,” SKF president and chief executive officer Rickard Gustafson said.  

“This environment is optimal for manufacturing our new Super-precision bearings, which will improve our competitiveness and provide our customers with superior solutions faster and more efficiently.”  

Super-precision bearing production previously carried out at the Pianezza and Villar Perosa plants in Italy has been relocated to Airasca. The Villar Perosa plant will continue to operate as a global centre of excellence for bearings and solutions to the railway and aerospace industries. 

The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, and prototyping capabilities to develop Super-precision bearings, which are used in some of the most demanding industrial applications where extremely high standards of precision and speed are required.  

“This is more than just a new facility, it’s a bold step forward in how we deliver precision, performance, and partnership to our customers,” SKF president for industrial, region Europe, Middle East and Africa David Johansson said.  

“By uniting our expertise and capabilities, we’re creating a dynamic ecosystem that will shape the future of Super-precision bearing technology.”