Tommy G Klein appointed Senior Vice President SKF Group Business Development

Mr. Tommy G Klein has been appointed Senior Vice President, SKF Group Business Development. He will take up his position on March 14, 2005. He will also from the same date become a member of the SKF Group Management.

Tommy G Klein comes from ABB Inc. where he was Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Robotics, Automotive and Manufacturing Industries North America. He has held a number of executive positions within ABB both in Europe and North America. Tommy G Klein has also previously worked for SKF as Vice President Marketing SKF Middle East and Africa. Tommy G Klein is 57 years old and has a degree in Telecommunication and Electromechanical Engineering. Göteborg, March 10, 2005 Aktiebolaget SKF (publ.) For further information, please contact: PRESS: Lars G Malmer, SKF Group Communication, tel. +46 (0)31 337 1541, e-mail: Lars.G.Malmer@skf.com IR: Marita Björk, SKF Investor Relations, tel. +46 (0)31 337 1994, e-mail: Marita.Bjork@skf.com