SKF awarded sealing solutions contract from Indian Railways

SKF awarded sealing solutions contract  from Indian Railways

SKF has been chosen by the Indian Railways, to supply seals for the
refurbishment of tapered bearing units for freight cars. 


It is the single largest order, worth around 20 MSEK, released by the Indian
Railways, New Delhi to any individual supplier for seals. The seals will be
manufactured in the SKF plant in Bangalore.

- SKF is proud to be a partner with the Indian Railways in providing sustainable
solutions that are world class and with minimal impact on the environment, says
Shishir Joshipura, Managing Director, SKF India Limited.

Indian Railways has one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world,
transporting more than two million tonnes of freight daily. With the number of
mega-cities increasing, the need to develop sustainable mobility is an absolute
priority today as there is a natural need for replacement and maintenance of
wagons and components.
 
Gothenburg, 2 February 2010

Aktiebolaget SKF
(publ) 



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