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Bearing and power transmission distributor BMG celebrated the opening of its new facility at Nampo Park in Bothaville in May 2026, highlighting its partnership with SKF Automotive to supply premium SKF wheel bearings to the automotive sector, heavy-duty fleet operators and workshops. The company also launched a mobile sales and support initiative in the Eastern Cape, bringing technical expertise and products directly to farmers and other customers in remote areas.
SKF expands lubrication and maintenance product rangeSKF has introduced its LGCC 2 general-purpose grease engineered for water resistance and corrosion protection in sub-zero environments, suited for construction, forestry and agricultural machinery. The company also launched a new line of air-operated grease pumps – LAGG 18AF, LAGG 50AF and LAGG 180AF – delivering an enhanced flow rate of 1.1 kg/min for faster lubrication cycles in demanding industrial applications including mining, mineral processing and cement.
Andres Vera appointed to lead SKF South Africa's OneAfrica 2030 strategySKF South Africa welcomed Andres Vera as managing director in February 2026, tasked with positioning the company as Africa's leading partner for intelligent and clean rotation. Vera's five-year vision centres on expanding service excellence, accelerating circular and sustainable solutions through the Circular Economy Centre in Jet Park, Johannesburg, and strengthening regional supply resilience, with a target to double product and service sales by 2030.
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Nampo 2026 was extra special for BMG, as the team celebrated this year’s show in its new home at Nampo Park in Bothaville. “We first exhibited at Nampo 12 years ago in a small tent with a few hay...
SKF LGCC 2 general‑purpose grease is specially engineered to ensure water resistance and rugged protection against corrosion. In addition, its low‑temperature fluidity helps ensure consistent...
Continuous professional development (CPD) is a statutory requirement, with all registered engineers obliged to earn 25 credits every five years to maintain their professional standing. The...
SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings feature precision‑engineered joining methods that secure the inner and outer rings for optimal structural integrity. The sealing system...
Paper mills transform raw materials such as wood pulp or recycled fibres into finished paper products using machinery and chemical processes, whereby fibres are broken down and formed into...
Newly appointed Managing Director of SKF South Africa, Andres Vera, shares his five-year vision for the company: “Africa is a key growth engine for SKF and it is my aim to position the company as...
A tool kit designed as a durable, fast and safe solution for bearing installation helps ensure correct mounting across shaft, housing and blind applications. SKF product manager: MaPro Eddie...
Belts are key components in an array of machinery, from compressors and conveyor systems to pumps and harvesters, and are the link that transfers power and drives motion, ensuring smooth operation...
Bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF has introduced its latest advancement in lubrication technology with a new line of air‑operated grease pumps. The range comprises three models – LAGG...
A new version of SKF’s Microlog Analyzer dBX portable vibration analyzer has recently been developed in response to growing customer demand for condition monitoring in hazardous areas. The device,...
A new platform is being launched by SKF in an effort to broaden access to technology by making selected patents freely available. SKF asserts that The Patent Bay technology-sharing platform also...
SKF has introduced a general-purpose grease that it says has been specifically formulated to provide exceptional performance and dependability in a range of lubrication systems. The LGCC 2 product...
As application owners aim to maximise oil use, bearings and lubrication systems, manufacturer SKF’s RecondOil Box advanced oil-treatment solution improves oil cleanliness, allowing for its reuse...
SKF has been awarded an ‘A’ score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), placing the company among the global leaders in supplier climate action and transparency. This recognition...
SKF Group, as a part of its ongoing initiatives to ensure genuine and reliable products to its customers, announced the seizure of a sizable number of products marked “SKF” from 5 counterfeit...
Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who...
Throughout 2023, SKF Authorised Distributor, Bearings 2000, supported SKF’s Remanufacturing Services with a strong focus on remanufacturing mainly Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) used in food &...
SKF enhanced personnel safety, increased machine reliability, boosted uptime and delivered substantial time and cost savings for a leading paper mill in Morocco with the installation of a complete...
It is with extreme pride that SKF Maintenance Products celebrates its 50th anniversary! What initially started as a small business unit with a portfolio that focused on bearing tools and greases is...
By collaborating with wireless specialist LumenRadio, SKF has developed a new wireless sensor as part of a condition monitoring system for improving rotating equipment performance programs on a...
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