﻿<?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 10:01:25 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 to highlight technologies that help close the energy efficiency gap at the Tech &amp; Innovation Summit</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-to-highlight-technologies-that-help-close-the-energy-efficiency-gap-at-the-tech---innovation-sum,c4349617</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5364589</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 18 May 2026: SKF is hosting its yearly virtual Tech & Innovation Summit, bringing together industry leaders and experts to showcase technologies, products and solutions designed to help close the energy efficiency gap in industrial operations.
Under the theme ‘Closing the energy efficiency gap’, SKF will present tailored solutions that improve energy efficiency, reliability and uptime across various applications including data centres, industrial electric motors, heavy industries like mining and pulp & paper and digitally enabled operations. 

“Electrification, digitalization]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:06:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF commits to a sovereign AI future through strategic partnership with Sferical AI</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-commits-to-a-sovereign-ai-future-through-strategic-partnership-with-sferical-ai,c4342629</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5354258</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 30 April 2026: SKF commits to joining Sferical AI – a company co-founded by AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab, SEB and Wallenberg Investments – as a strategic compute partner. By securing dedicated capacity on one of Sweden’s most powerful sovereign AI supercomputers, SKF accelerates the deployment of industrial AI at scale while ensuring that sensitive data such as engineering information, proprietary design models and advanced simulation workloads remains protected within the European industrial ecosystem.

“AI is reshaping what industrial leadership means. For us, being part of]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual general meeting of AB SKF</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/annual-general-meeting-of-ab-skf,c4337355</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5347119</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 21 April 2026: The annual general meeting of Aktiebolaget SKF was held on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

The income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet were adopted.

A dividend of SEK 7.75 per share to be paid in two instalments was resolved, with the first instalment amount of SEK 4.00 per share with a record date on Thursday 23 April 2026, and the second instalment amount of SEK 3.75 per share with a record date on Thursday 15 October 2026.

The Board members and the President were discharged from liability for their]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Q1 2026: Strong margin despite volatile market conditions</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-q1-2026--strong-margin-despite-volatile-market-conditions,c4337372</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5346344</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 21 April 2026

Q1 2026

  · Net sales: MSEK 21,873 (23,966).
  · Organic growth: 2.4% (−3.5%), driven by organic sales growth within the Industrial segments, offset by negative market demand for the Automotive business.
  · Adjusted operating profit: MSEK 2,951 (3,233). Strong positive price/mix contribution, stable cost development and continued significant currency headwinds.
  · Adjusted operating margin: 13.5% (13.5%).
  · Net cash flow from operating activities: MSEK –446 (977). Mainly driven by restructuring and separation costs and working capital build-up.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF to publish Q1 report on 21 April</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-to-publish-q1-report-on-21-april,c4333660</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5341297</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 13 April 2026: SKF will publish its Q1 results for 2026 on 21 April at approximately 07:30 (CEST).

Investors, analysts and media are invited to join an audio webcast, which will be held in English, at 08:30 (CEST). Please note that the start time differs from previous quarters.

To join the webcast, please login at least 10 minutes before the start using the below link or phone numbers:
Link to web event: https://www.investis-live.com/skf/69aab7a8e4fbb0001603e68d/laodr
Sweden: +46 8 5051 0031
UK / International: +44 207 107 0613

All information regarding the results]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF consolidates its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen operations</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-consolidates-its-manufacturing-footprint-in-americas-to-strengthen-operations,c4331414</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5338490</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 7 April 2026: As part of the ongoing separation of its Automotive business, SKF is consolidating its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen the long-term efficiency and competitiveness. The factory in Monterrey, Mexico, will become redundant and manufacturing capacity will be relocated to strengthen SKF’s Automotive operation in Puebla as well as its Industrial operation in La Silla, also located in the Monterrey area.

The Monterrey factory was originally established as a shared factory for both Industrial and Automotive, and to support a forecasted increase in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Notice of Annual General Meeting</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/notice-of-annual-general-meeting,c4322745</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5326122</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 18 March 2026: Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of AB SKF will be held 14.00 on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at Elite Park Avenue Hotel, Kungsportsavenyn 36–38, Gothenburg, Sweden. The doors are open from 13.00. Light refreshments will be served prior to the Annual General Meeting between 13.00 and 14.00.

A summary of the President’s address will be available at the company’s website, www.skf.com, after the Annual General Meeting.

Preconditions for participation

 A. Shareholders who wish to participate at the Annual General Meeting by postal voting must]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF announces new business segments and releases restated figures</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-announces-new-business-segments-and-releases-restated-figures,c4321527</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5324163</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 16 March 2026: SKF today announces the introduction of a new segment reporting structure, effective from Q1 2026. The purpose of these changes is to reflect the Group’s strategic focus and to provide increased transparency ahead of the planned separation of the Automotive business. SKF is also publishing restated financial information for the new segments for 2024 and 2025.

New segment structure
Under the new structure, SKF will report three business segments including two industrial segments – Bearing Solutions and Specialized Industrial Solutions (SIS) – and one Automotive]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF makes acquisition to strengthen its Condition Monitoring portfolio</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-makes-acquisition-to-strengthen-its-condition-monitoring-portfolio,c4318375</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5320085</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 9 March 2026: SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc., a leading specialist within condition monitoring and measuring instruments technology. The acquisition is a key step for SKF in leveraging digitally enabled reliability solutions to strengthen its end-user and aftermarket presence as well as deepen customer value and engagement across critical industries, including marine, railway, heavy industries, energy, and food and beverage.

By acquiring G-Tech, SKF will enhance its condition monitoring offering, one of three priority areas within the Group’s]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-publishes-annual-and-sustainability-report-2025,c4317545</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5319377</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 6 March 2026: AB SKF’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 has today been published on the Group’s website. The report provides insights into SKF’s value creation activities for customers, shareholders and other stakeholders through continued resilient financial performance, strategy execution, and progress towards the long-term targets.

“In 2025 we continued to unlock long-term value. The achievements made in executing our strategy, while delivering resilient results and advancing sustainability, are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our global teams”, says]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF announces the future name of the Automotive business: SKF Vertevo</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-announces-the-future-name-of-the-automotive-business--skf-vertevo,c4313341</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5313541</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 26 February 2026: SKF Vertevo will be the name of SKF’s Automotive business as a stand-alone company. This announcement marks a significant milestone in SKF’s process to create two strong, focused and independent businesses that can accelerate profitable growth and secure long-term value creation for customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.

“The separation of our Automotive business is proceeding according to plan. Today marks another major step on this journey and on becoming a stand-alone company, as we reveal the name”, says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO.

“]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF completes previously announced divestment of non-core aerospace operation in Elgin, USA</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-completes-previously-announced-divestment-of-non-core-aerospace-operation-in-elgin--usa,c4300382</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5296843</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 30 January 2026: SKF has completed the previously announced divestment of its precision elastomeric device (PED) operation in Elgin, Illinois, USA. The divestment is part of SKF’s strategic focus on its core aerospace areas and exit of non-core business lines.

Elgin is divested to Carco PRP Group for a total enterprise value of MUSD 75, corresponding to approximately MSEK 675. The divestment will result in a capital gain amounting to approximately BSEK 0.4 in Q1 and will be reported as items affecting comparability.

“This divestment concludes the strategic review for our]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Announcement of change in the total number of votes in AB SKF</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/announcement-of-change-in-the-total-number-of-votes-in-ab-skf,c4299866</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5296310</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 30 January 2026: Due to a conversion of shares from Series A to Series B in accordance with AB SKF’s Articles of Association, the Company confirms the following.

As per 30 January 2026 there are a total of 455,351,068 shares in AB SKF, out of which 28,918,320 shares are of Series A and 426,432,748 shares are of Series B. The number of votes in the Company amounts to 71,561,594.8.

AB SKF does not hold any own shares.

Aktiebolaget SKF

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Information in this press release contains information that AB SKF is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nomination Committee’s proposal for Board of Directors of AB SKF</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/nomination-committee-s-proposal-for-board-of-directors-of-ab-skf,c4300045</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5296284</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 30 January 2026: SKF’s Nomination Committee proposes that Karen Florschütz and Maximiliane Straub are elected as new Board members of AB SKF.

Karen Florschütz is Top Group Executive of Airbus, most recently serving as Executive Vice President Connected Intelligence for Airbus Defense and Space. She has previously had several leading positions at Siemens, including Chief Executive Officer Customer Services and Vice President & General Manager Systems Engineering.

Maximiliane Straub has held several leading positions at Bosch, including President of Global Services,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF Q4 2025: Laying the foundation for long-term value creation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-q4-2025--laying-the-foundation-for-long-term-value-creation,c4300090</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5296267</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 30 January 2026

Q4 2025

  · Net sales: MSEK 21,969 (24,725)
  · Organic growth: 0.0% (−3.1%), driven by organic sales growth within the Industrial business, offset by negative market demand for the Automotive business.
  · Adjusted operating profit: MSEK 2,588 (2,735). Strong positive cost development and solid price/mix contribution nearly offset lower volumes and significant currency headwinds.
  · Adjusted operating margin: 11.8% (11.1%) with Industrial at 15.6% (14.6%) and Automotive at 1.7% (2.6%).
  · Net cash flow from operating activities: MSEK 2,758 (3,283),]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF to publish Q4 report on 30 January</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-to-publish-q4-report-on-30-january,c4291407</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5285302</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 13 January 2026: SKF will publish its Q4 results for 2025 on 30 January at approximately 07:30 (CET).

Investors, analysts and media are invited to join an audio webcast, which will be held in English, at 09:00 (CET).

To join the webcast, please login at least 10 minutes before the start using the below link or phone numbers:
Link to web event: https://www.investis-live.com/skf/693960f58464df0010f99a3e/napwr
Sweden: +46 8 5051 0031
UK / International: +44 207 107 0613

All information regarding the results will be made available on the Group’s IR website: https://www.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF achieves prestigious CDP ‘A’ Score for Environmental Leadership</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-achieves-prestigious-cdp--a--score-for-environmental-leadership,c4285556</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5277569</guid><description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year SKF has earned an ‘A’ score in the category Climate Change from CDP, the global non-profit leading environmental disclosure.
In 2025 nearly 20,000 companies were scored through CDP’s platform. Achieving the top score ‘A’ in climate change places SKF among the global leaders demonstrating comprehensive disclosure, mature environmental governance, and meaningful progress towards environmental resilience.

 
“We are proud to have received A rating from CDP. This recognition highlights our continuous progress and reflects the commitment of our employees to drive]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:16:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF advances sustainability goals by announcing six new decarbonized factories</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-advances-sustainability-goals-by-announcing-six-new-decarbonized-factories,c4283571</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5275589</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 18 December 2025: Six additional factories across SKF’s global manufacturing footprint have achieved decarbonized status, marking a significant step towards the Group’s target to reach decarbonized operations by 2030. The newly decarbonized sites include Nilai in Malaysia, Puebla in Mexico, Haridwar and Pune in India, Massa in Italy, as well as Ladson in USA.

To qualify as decarbonized, the factories must demonstrate a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions corresponding to 95% compared to the 2019 baseline, as well as present a clear plan to address any remaining greenhouse]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>After COP30 – SKF brings industry together to accelerate sustainable transformation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/after-cop30---skf-brings-industry-together-to-accelerate-sustainable-transformation,c4272767</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5261493</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 26 November 2025: Following a successful participation at the UN Climate Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where SKF’s circular technologies and remanufacturing solutions were recognized as winners of SBCOP’s Best Cases, SKF is now taking the next step to accelerate industrial transformation.

On 3-4 December, leading stakeholders from industry, academia and finance will gather in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the inaugural SKF Friction Fighting Summit. SKF has initiated this event to move the dialogue forward from COP30 towards concrete action.

The Friction Fighting Summit is]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF and INSA Lyon renew 40-year partnership with new research Chair</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-and-insa-lyon-renew-40-year-partnership-with-new-research-chair,c4270746</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5255356</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF Group, a global leader in bearing technologies and lubrication systems, and INSA Lyon, a major player in engineering education and research in France, are extending their four-decade collaboration with the launch of a new research chair: “Reimagining Lubrication – Advanced Bearing Lubrication for a Better Tomorrow.”
This collaboration began forty years ago at LaMCoS (Contacts and Structures Mechanics Laboratory - UMR CNRS 5259) and has evolved into a strategic partnership that includes 12 years of dedicated research through two previous chairs. The third chair, which was officially]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF hosts Capital Markets Day; announces updated strategy and new financial targets</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-hosts-capital-markets-day--announces-updated-strategy-and-new-financial-targets,c4265019</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5251214</guid><description><![CDATA[Gothenburg, 11 November 2025: SKF is hosting its Capital Markets Day in Stockholm today. At the event, deeper insights are provided into the strategic direction of both the Industrial and the Automotive businesses post the planned separation of Automotive from SKF Group. Given different business dynamics, manufacturing processes, end markets and success drivers for the Industrial and Automotive business segments, significant value is expected to be unlocked by being two standalone businesses.

“We are creating two even sharper businesses with a clearer focus on distinct opportunities to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF presents scalable clean technologies and circular solutions at COP30; wins SBCOP’s Best Cases</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-presents-scalable-clean-technologies-and-circular-solutions-at-cop30--wins-sbcop-s-best-cases,c4264503</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5250621</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF makes remanufacturing work globally – Winner of SBCOP’s Best Cases
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, SKF will showcase scalable clean technologies and circular solutions to accelerate industrial decarbonization, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, circularity, and responsible growth. As a global leader in bearing and rotating equipment solutions, SKF continues to drive innovation that supports the transition to a net-zero future.

“The COP30 platform emphasizes that collaboration and partnerships are key to the climate transition, and we are proud to contribute with innovative and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF presents a novel bearing steel designed to enable the next generation of aeroengine technology</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-presents-a-novel-bearing-steel-designed-to-enable-the-next-generation-of-aeroengine-technology,c4263185</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5248765</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF continues to re-imagine intelligent and clean rotation with the development of an innovative temperature-resistant, corrosion-tolerant steel for aeroengine bearings called ARCTIC15.
With the Aerospace industry striving to reach net zero emissions by 2050, next generation jet engine designs are evolving toward groundbreaking architectures which require rolling bearings capable of higher power density and speeds beyond the current design rules.

SKF’s customers are designing new engines that aim to cut fuel use by 20 to 25%*, which also reduces emissions. To support these new designs,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:15:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SKF launches The Patent Bay, a platform for sharing technologies that could reduce environmental impact</title><link>https://news.cision.com/skf/r/skf-launches-the-patent-bay--a-platform-for-sharing-technologies-that-could-reduce-environmental-imp,c4260728</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5246237</guid><description><![CDATA[SKF is launching The Patent Bay, a new platform open to companies that aim to accelerate technologies with the potential to advance sustainability, by making selected patents freely available to others.
Throughout history, progress has been driven by the desire to make knowledge and important inventions accessible to more people. From decisions to release the three-point seatbelt freely and save millions of lives, to the moment when the World Wide Web was opened to everyone. And most recently when vaccine technology was shared to meet a global crisis.

“Innovation is essential for a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>