First Solution Factory Opens In U.S.
The first-ever SKF® Solution Factory in the United States opened in Houston, TX, to provide customers with ready access to a portfolio of services and competencies “under one roof” at one strategically located venue. The 25,000 sq ft plant joins a growing network of eight others around the world.
“This new facility can equip customers with value-added solutions and industry knowledge to optimize their machinery performance and maximize operating efficiencies,” said Paul Jeppesen, president and CEO of SKF USA Inc. “The facility further provides us with an unprecedented venue to advance our dialogue with customers in a working partnership to help solve their challenges.”
Among on-site competencies and services, the Solution Factory houses applications engineering, spindle and ball screw repair, bearing application expertise, sealing solutions, lubrication system expertise, mechanical equipment services (including mounting, alignment, and balancing), remote condition monitoring and diagnostics, engineering consultancy services, and operator and worker training.
“All of these resources under one roof allows us to deliver customized and timely product and service packages tailored for particular operations,” added Jeppesen. “We expect that this plant will quickly become a key destination for customers striving to increase overall asset efficiency, reliability, and productivity.”
SKF Group is a leading global supplier of products, solutions and services for rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Services include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training.
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