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GOTEBORG, Sweden, July 13, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF reports an increase in sales of 11.4% for the second quarter 2005, measured in local currencies and compared to last year. Profit before taxes...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, March 12, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- As part of the nomination process agreed upon at the Annual General Meeting in 2003, the four largest shareholders of AB SKF, who together represent...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, March 4, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF's actuators, including their electronic control boxes, were chosen for Volvo's "Your Concept Car" (YCC) that was shown for the first time at the...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Jan. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF reports increased sales, measured in local currencies, compared to 2002 both for the fourth quarter and for the full year. The operating margin,...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The discussions between the management of Ovako Steel and the unions regarding the restructuring of the company have now been finalized. The number of...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF and Petroleo Brasileiro S/A - Petrobras - have signed a four-year contract by which SKF Reliability Systems will provide a predictive maintenance...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF USA Inc. has announced a plan for consolidating its Chicago Rawhide seal plants to improve the company's long-term competitive position. The plan...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF France has announced its intention to close its bearing factory in Thomery, close to Fontainebleau at Seine et Marne. The factory has 206 employees...

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 07, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- SKF, the world's largest bearing company, formally opened its latest factory in Shanghai, China, on November 7th, 2003. SKF Shanghai Bearings Co....

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 23, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- In accordance with a resolution taken at the Annual General Meeting of AB SKF on April 15, 2003, this is to announce the representatives of the four...