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Demand for locally-manufactured bearings has been rising

Sujeeth Pai, Director, Industrial Business, SKF India, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and product development.

There is scope for localisation of parts as some of the bearings are still imported

Rangababu Ch, Segment Leader Heavy Industry, SKF

The bearing industry outlook is good for next two years

NTN has been a leader in bearings for the construction equipment (CE) segment. Ramnath Shenoy, Executive Director, NTN Bearings India, elaborates more on the products and solutions from the company.

We plan to invest Close ?40 million in India

Schaeffler rolling bearings and plain bearings significantly contribute to the outstanding performance of a large variety of construction equipment worldwide. Harsha Kadam, Industrial President, Schaeffler India, shares more on the company's presence in India and future plans for the market.

Rolling On Smoothly

Bearings are an integral part of equipment which increase efficiency by reducing friction, while maintaining the operational requirements. In this fast moving age of industrialisation, efficiency is the key to success. Construction equipment operates in very demanding environments

Expectations Post Monsoons

Slowdown in construction activities, all around the country, is a predictable annual feature. It is time for the industry to recharge its batteries, rejuvenate equipment fleets, invest in skill development and be ready to meet the frenzy post monsoons.

50 Years of DX? Metal-Polymer Bearings

GGB Bearing Technology?s iconic DX? bearings turn 50 this year. Nine years earlier in 1956, the company revolutionised the bearing industry with the introduction of DU?, the world?s first steel-backed, metal-polymer bearing material.

?Bearings? for Long Life

India is set to be one of the biggest manufacturing hubs in the world, within the next few years. What does this entail for the bearing industry? Will ?Make in India? campaign boost the industry? According to Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Business Head - Drives and Off-highway, Industrial Market, SKF India the government?s call for ?Make In India? has sent out positive cues to the global manufacturing community.

The bearing expert

Pinakin Shah is a Commerce Graduate and holds a Law Degree from Mumbai. One of the promoters of Shah Brothers, a company engaged in the business of bearings. He is technically trained at Timken Research Centre for bearing application and maintenance.

New Generation Bearings

MRS caters to 90 per cent of sales to OEM and aggregate manufacturers. IN 1992, a team of experienced technocrats from the bearing industry background founded MRS Bearings to cater to the needs of new generation technology products

Our products have been designed for critical applications

SKF provides application specific customised solutions across its five technology platforms that include bearings, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and services,

On the growth path

Japan has recently promised to provide $35 billion to India through public and private funding over the next five years for development projects, including building of smart cities and cleaning of River Ganges

Timken is a world leader in tapered roller bearings

From automotive, heavy duty, agriculture and motorcycle appli?cations to medium duty, constru?ction and marine products, Timken delivers high-quality products with one of the widest ranges of part numbers in the industry, says Sanjay Koul,Managing Director, Timken India.

Bearings of Growth

As Indian infrastructure develops and the industry modernises, there are tremendous opportunities opening up for the bearings industry.

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