﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:25 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>SKF E2 spherical roller bearings boost energy efficiency for industrial fans and blowers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-e2-spherical-roller-bearings-boost-energy-efficiency-for-industrial-fans-and-blowers,c9434365</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1369035</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html), the knowledge engineering company, has introduced the SKF Energy Efficient (E2) spherical roller bearing (http://www.skf.com/uk/industry-solutions/electric-motors/industrial-electric-motors-and-generators/applications/general-purpose-motors/skf-energy-efficient-spherical-roller-bearings.html?WT.oss=SKF%20Energy%20Efficient%20(E2)%20spherical%20roller%20bearing&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=2), which significantly enhances energy efficiency through reduced bearing friction and energy consumption. The bearings provide a powerful solution in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New SKF Energy Efficient bearing for final drive cuts fuel cost for heavy trucks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/new-skf-energy-efficient-bearing-for-final-drive-cuts-fuel-cost-for-heavy-trucks,c9414357</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1330852</guid><description><![CDATA[Luton, 14, May 2013: SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html) launches the SKF Energy Efficient (E2) tapered roller bearing (TRB), (http://www.skf.com/uk/industry-solutions/electric-motors/electric-motors-for-e-powertrain/applications/gear-reducer-and-differential/energy-efficient-tapered-roller-bearing/index.html?WT.oss=E2&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=7) especially designed for truck final drive applications that reduces friction, enables less fuel consumption and reduces emissions in heavy trucks. This product is part of SKF’s BeyondZero portfolio*.
“All our product engineering]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 09:41:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF solution for aeration blower systems cuts energy costs by up to 40%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-solution-for-aeration-blower-systems-cuts-energy-costs-by-up-to-40-,c9404470</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1309942</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk) today announced the launch of an energy efficient high speed motor on magnetic bearings system for aeration blowers in wastewater facilities that can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent. In wastewater facilities, the aeration blower system can demand as much as 80 percent of the plant’s total energy consumption, so the SKF solution offers the potential to make huge energy savings. When used in a 350 kW blower it may also result in annual savings of 500,000 kWh, which equals a 375-ton reduction in CO2 emissions. The SKF solution for aeration blower systems]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:36:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest SKF Sealed Energy Efficient deep groove ball bearing cuts friction by over 30%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/latest-skf-sealed-energy-efficient-deep-groove-ball-bearing-cuts-friction-by-over-30-,c9401539</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1305947</guid><description><![CDATA[The latest Sealed Energy Efficient deep groove ball bearing (sealed E2 DGBB) (http://www.skf.com/group/news-and-media/news-search/2012-12-12-skf-sealed-energy-efficient-deep-groove-ball-bearing-reduces-friction-by-more-than-30-percent.html) from SKF (http://www.skf.com/group/splash/index.html) reduces frictional losses by up to 30%. This helps to save energy and reduce CO2 in a wide range of applications, from electric motors and two-wheelers to industrial conveyors and water pumps.
The latest sealed E2 DGBB incorporates a number of new features, including the addition of a seal that]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF launches SKF Insight™, groundbreaking intelligent bearing technology</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-launches-skf-insight--groundbreaking-intelligent-bearing-technology,c9401490</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1304283</guid><description><![CDATA[Set to revolutionise the future of machine condition monitoring

Gothenburg, 8 April 2013: SKF launches SKF Insight™, a groundbreaking innovation in intelligent wireless technologies that are integrated into SKF bearings. SKF developments in various smart technologies now enable bearings to communicate their operating conditions continuously, with internally powered sensors and data acquisition electronics. Bearings have long been considered the heart of rotating machinery, now SKF makes them the brain as well.
“These innovations are set to revolutionise condition monitoring for bearings,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:40:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF equips teams in 2013 Formula One season</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-equips-teams-in-2013-formula-one-season,c9389139</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1279654</guid><description><![CDATA[With the start of the Formula One World Championship, SKF announces that it will equip the majority of the F1 cars with wheel bearings, making the company the leader in this bearing application for Formula One single seaters.
In addition to drawing on its five technology platforms (Bearings and units, Seals, Mechatronics, Services, and Lubrication Systems) SKF also taps into the knowledge gained from maintaining the longest running technical partnership in the sport of Formula One with Scuderia Ferrari, whose main brand has been recently recognized as the world's most powerful one*. SKF]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:55:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF ChainLube cuts lubrication costs by 85%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-chainlube-cuts-lubrication-costs-by-85-,c9384655</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1271094</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html), the knowledge engineering company, has launched SKF ChainLube (http://www.skf.com/uk/products/lubrication-solutions/lubrication-systems/lubrication-systems-for-special-applications/skf-chainlube/index.html?WT.oss=SKF%20ChainLube&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=1), an airless oil projection system that can cut lubrication costs by as much as 85%. SKF ChainLube also offers enhanced hygienic performance to meet industrial requirements in sectors such as food and beverage, and is designed as a light, compact kit that is easy to install.
SKF]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF appoints new Business Unit Manager for UK and Ireland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-appoints-new-business-unit-manager-for-uk-and-ireland,c9379472</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1260934</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/group/splash/index.html) Industrial Market, Regional Sales and Service have appointed a new Business Unit Manager for its operations in the UK and Ireland.
Born in The Netherlands, and with an MSc in Business Administration, Olaf de Bakker has been with SKF since 1996 and has held a variety of roles. These have included the position of Managing Director of SKF Pakistan, which he held for four years, and most recently Vice President Industrial Distribution and Marketing for Asia Pacific for which he was based in Singapore for nearly 5 years.

With considerable]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:40:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New SKF hydraulic seals improve cylinder performance</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/new-skf-hydraulic-seals-improve-cylinder-performance,c9374965</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1251645</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF has launched a new range of hydraulic seals (http://www.skf.com/uk/news-and-media/news-search/2012-10-08-new-consolidated-range-of-skf-hydraulic-seals-offers-improved-hydraulic-cylinder-performance.html?WT.oss=hydraulic%20seals&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=1) to meet the hydraulic cylinder industry’s requirement for improved performance. By consolidating the product offers from SKF, and from the acquired companies Economos and Polyseal, SKF can now present a complementary range and catalogue of hydraulic seals, for both OEMs and end-users, in metric and imperial sizes.
“]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:27:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New website offers streamlined access to SKF knowledge engineering</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/new-website-offers-streamlined-access-to-skf-knowledge-engineering,c9372284</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1246561</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (U.K.) Limited has launched a fast, powerful new website, skf.co.uk (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html), that has been designed to better serve customers, distributors, media and students by making it easier for them to find the information they need.
The new website is built on a faster platform and offers visitors a more user-friendly and comprehensive structure as well as a new powerful search engine for quicker, more accurate search results. Along with the improved search capability, SKF’s new website offers a clean, modern look, as well as more RSS options.

“Our goal is to provide]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF launches new bearing temperature monitoring system for railway vehicles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-launches-new-bearing-temperature-monitoring-system-for-railway-vehicles,c9367900</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1237185</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html) has launched the SKF Axletronic bearing temperature monitoring system (http://www.skf.com/uk/industry-solutions/railways/mechatronics/axletronic-sensors/index.html), an easy to install, on-board solution for electric and diesel locomotives and multiple units as well as mass transit vehicles. In addition to advanced condition monitoring systems that includes many functions of the bogie, this system is used as a safety support system for bearing temperature control. The system has been designed for new vehicles as well as for retrofitting.
The SKF]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Group to acquire Blohm + Voss Industries GmbH</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-group-to-acquire-blohm---voss-industries-gmbh,c9358277</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1218677</guid><description><![CDATA[Strengthens SKF’s position as global specialist offering complete life cycle & asset management solutions for the marine industry
SKF (http://www.skf.com/group/splash/index.html) has announced they have signed an agreement to acquire German-based ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) from Star Capital Partners. SKF will pay 80 million Euros (£65.2 million) for 100% of the equity of BVI and assumes net loans/cash of 18 million Euros (£14.5 million). The transaction is subject to relevant regulatory approvals. The acquisition is in line with SKF’s strategy to further position]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF celebrates 65 years with Scuderia Ferrari</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-celebrates-65-years-with-scuderia-ferrari,c9356296</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1214777</guid><description><![CDATA[With the end of the Formula One Championship 2012, SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html) also comes to an end of the 65th anniversary of its technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari (http://www.skf.com/uk/industry-solutions/racing/SKF-together-with-Scuderia-Ferrari/index.html?WT.oss=ferrari&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=1). The partnership was renewed earlier this year until the end of 2014 and continues to be the longest ever uninterrupted technical cooperation in Formula One history. Since its start in 1947, it has resulted in 219 wins for Ferrari, and 31 World]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Low Friction Engine Seal helps reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in automobiles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-low-friction-engine-seal-helps-reduce-energy-use-and-co2-emissions-in-automobiles,c9347600</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1197087</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/uk/index.html) has reported that the SKF Low Friction Engine Seal (http://www.skf.com/uk/products/seals/automotive-seals/engine/skf-low-friction-engine-seals/index.html?WT.oss=SKF%20Low%20Friction%20Engine%20Seals&WT.z_oss_boost=0&tabname=All&WT.z_oss_rank=1) is part of the BeyondZero Portfolio. The seal reduces friction by up to 55%, which provides a CO2 savings of over 1 g per kilometre. Based on an annual mileage of 14,500km, this equates to a reduction of 14.5 kg/ CO2 per year. If one million cars were equipped with the SKF solution the reduction would be 14,500]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Solar Linear Actuators reduce CO2 emissions while increasing solar power generation</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-solar-linear-actuators-reduce-co2-emissions-while-increasing-solar-power-generation,c9341253</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1184262</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/) has announced that the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60 (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_mec/home/products?contentId=897618), a BeyondZero Portfolio product (http://www.beyondzero.com/), contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year. This equates to a reduction per solution of 4.4 tonnes CO2/year* (according to world power grid mix CO2factor of 0.749 kg CO2/kWh). On average, a 15% increase in power generation can be anticipated in comparison to rigid PV solar panel systems.
“]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit cuts maintenance costs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-marine-condition-monitoring-kit-cuts-maintenance-costs,c9333961</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1174013</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/), the knowledge engineering company, has launched the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/industries?contentId=0.000336.877393.877394.877454.903122&lang=en), which simplifies and reduces the cost of shipboard maintenance. This kit includes everything that is needed to carry out reliable condition monitoring and enables ship operators to take a first step towards on-going condition-based maintenance.
With the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/industries?contentId=0.000336.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF launches integrated monotube seal for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-launches-integrated-monotube-seal-for-motorcycles-and-all-terrain-vehicles,c9333844</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1169877</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/), the knowledge engineering company, has launched an innovative monotube seal (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/industries?contentId=515269&lang=en) assembly that has been designed for use with motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and snowmobiles. The integrated unit can replace multi-component seal assemblies on rear wheel shock absorbers, cutting assembly costs and improving performance.
Until now, rear wheel shock absorbers have had a complex construction with energiser and retaining washers, rubber seal, static]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF ConRo reduces CO2 emissions related to steel production</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-conro-reduces-co2-emissions-related-to-steel-production,c9329919</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1157877</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/) has announced that SKF ConRo roll line unit (http://www.beyondzero.com/Products/en-gb/PDFs/12701%20-%20SKF%20ConRo%20EN.pdf), a BeyondZero Portfolio (http://www.beyondzero.com/) product, reduces an estimated average of 1.5 tonnes CO2 per roll line per year. In a normal-sized continuous steel casting machine with 400 roll lines, this means an annual CO2 reduction of approximately 600 tonnes.
“At SKF, we are dedicated to providing energy efficient solutions for the steel industry, which is one of the most energy intensive industries,” says Franco]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:07:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF develops bus door actuator which significantly improves fuel economy and reduces CO2 emissions</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-develops-bus-door-actuator-which-significantly-improves-fuel-economy-and-reduces-co2-emissions,c9328246</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1155511</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/) has announced that a single bus using the new SKF Bus Door Actuator (http://www.beyondzero.com/Products/en-gb/PDFs/12713%20-%20SKF%20Bus%20door%20actuator.pdf), a BeyondZero Portfolio product, for operating the bus doors saves 1.9 tonne of CO2 /year when compared to a bus using pressurized air.  This figure is valid for one city bus, diesel hybrid with six doors (one actuator per door).
“The actuator requires 80 to 90% less energy than a pneumatic system does and because of this, the compressor system size can be reduced to require smaller engines,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Energy Monitoring Service – Pump Systems helps reduce energy use and CO2 emissions</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-energy-monitoring-service---pump-systems-helps-reduce-energy-use-and-co2-emissions,c9321769</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1145580</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF has announced that the SKF Energy Monitoring Service – Pump Systems (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/services?contentId=880047), a BeyondZero Portfolio product, recently helped an SKF customer identify a potential reduction of 1,900 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
“The SKF Energy Monitoring Service – Pump Systems was developed to provide customers with insight about the operational efficiency of their pump systems. Many pump systems are inefficient, so the identified savings can be significant,” says Eric Huston, SKF Global Business Manager, Asset and Energy Management.
An SKF]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New range of air-driven pumps from SKF speeds up fitting of mechanical components</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/new-range-of-air-driven-pumps-from-skf-speeds-up-fitting-of-mechanical-components,c9314544</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1133172</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home?lang=en&site=GB), the knowledge engineering company, has launched a new range of air-driven hydraulic pumps and oil injectors (THAP series (http://www.mapro.skf.com/mp3000e.htm)) that speed up the mounting and dismounting of shrink fit mechanical components, such as couplings, bearings, flywheels, marine propellers and railway wheels, using the SKF oil injection method.  The solution enables engineers to save valuable time and effort during maintenance and installation, boosting plant profitability and efficiency.
The new range is lightweight and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF bearings extend bakery maintenance intervals tenfold</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-bearings-extend-bakery-maintenance-intervals-tenfold,c9310517</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1126363</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/) high temperature bearings (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/products?maincatalogue=1&lang=en&newlink=1_23_41) have enabled Evron Foods (http://www.evronfoods.co.uk/) to extend maintenance intervals in their ovens from three months to almost three years – and counting.  The upgrade is one of the many application-specific solutions provided every day by SKF, the knowledge engineering company, that cut costs and maximise plant performance in applications across industry.
Evron Foods specialises in the manufacture of bakery products for retail,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Shaft Grounding Ring Kits cut bearing failures</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-shaft-grounding-ring-kits-cut-bearing-failures,c9306427</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1118870</guid><description><![CDATA[A new range of SKF Shaft Ground Ring Kits (http://www.mapro.skf.com/products/ins_tkgr.htm) has been developed as a solution to help prevent bearing failures due to electrical discharge currents, which can occur when variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to control AC motors.  Designed to be maintenance free, the kits improve system reliability, helping to avoid motor repair and unplanned downtime, and thus offering a high potential return on investment (ROI).
SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/) Shaft Grounding Rings Kits (TKGR series) consist of a shaft grounding ring and a]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF launches keyless bushings with zero backlash</title><link>http://news.cision.com/skf-uk/r/skf-launches-keyless-bushings-with-zero-backlash,c9304042</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1113647</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF (http://www.skf.com/portal/skf_gb/home/), the knowledge engineering company, has launched a new range of keyless bushings that offer a perfect interference fit to provide true zero backlash.  The new SKF FX Keyless Bushings (http://www.skfptp.com/Default.aspx?lng=1) complement SKF’s growing power transmission range (http://www.skfptp.com/Default.aspx?lng=1), which is now one of the most comprehensive available from a single supplier.
SKF FX Keyless Bushings (http://www.skfptp.com/Default.aspx?lng=1) provide a fast and reliable method of mounting bored components onto plain shafts,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>