SKF Celebrates 100th Anniversary in 2007
SKF is a leading global provider of bearing, sealing, power transmission, maintenance, engineering and service solutions to a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, SKF has technology centers in the Netherlands, Italy and the United States. With approximately 40,000 employees worldwide, SKF operates 80 manufacturing sites in 70 countries and sells its products in more than 150 countries.
In 2007, SKF will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with various activities around the world. For more information on SKF, visit www.skf.com.
SKF begins 10th season in NASCAR racing
The 2007 season marks SKF's 10th season as a NASCAR team sponsor and technical partner in the sport. SKF began its relationship with Jeff Burton in 1997, and has expanded its involvement each consecutive year.
Today, SKF teams up with RCR for its third year as a sponsor on the No. 07 Jack Daniels Chevy driven by Clint Bowyer, the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevy driven by Kevin Harvick, and the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevy driven by Jeff Burton.
Additionally, a technical partnership with the Richard Childress Racing organization allows SKF to continue it technological contributions to the sport as well as various industries. Engineers from the two organizations communicate worldwide to develop new technologies focused toward building on RCR's racing performance, as well as new products intended to increase the safety and performance of consumer vehicles around the world.
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