Exhibitor Spotlight: SKF
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
As North America’s leading event for lubrication technology approaches, we’re excited to spotlight some of the standout exhibitors joining us from March 18-20, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. In the lead-up to the event, these industry leaders are sharing their insights, goals, and what attendees can expect from them at the show.
We’re thrilled to welcome SKF, a globally recognized name which manufactures and supplies bearings, seals, lubrication and lubrication systems for industries worldwide. Headquartered in Sweden, SKF boasts the largest industrial distributor network worldwide, with 17,000 distribution locations spanning 130 countries.
Read on to hear directly from Maria Orlando, SKF’s Marketing Director, on what makes this year’s event a must-attend!
What area of the lubricants industry do you specialize in, and how does it benefit the industry?
SKF’s lubrication division excels in both automatic and manual lubrication systems and equipment. As industry leaders, we offer comprehensive solutions to reduce friction, which leads to improved performance, reduced downtime, better sustainability, and a safer workplace. We are continuous innovators, incorporating the latest technology to develop the most comprehensive product offering in the industry.
What do you think are the industry’s biggest challenges?
The main challenge in the industry is educating end users on the necessity of clean lubrication for optimal machine performance. The concept of delivering the proper lubricant to the right place, in the correct amount, at the proper interval is critical. Lack of proper lubrication leads to machine breakdowns resulting in downtime, expensive repairs, and reduced productivity.
How do you see the industry developing over the next 10+ years?
The sector will increasingly depend on automation and wireless technology. Monitoring the performance of your machines through a mobile phone will become standard practice. The Internet of Things (IoT) will be integral to daily operations, and as industry leaders, we must prepare for these advancements by offering our clients the most cutting-edge and efficient products.
What will you be showcasing on your stand at Lubricant Expo & The Bearing Show?
We will be featuring our Lube Tower, Lube Cart, and RecondOil Box.
The Lube Tower is a lubrication management system that allows for storage, filtration, transfer, and identification of lubricants. It features three 70-gallon storage tanks and includes the necessary equipment to extract, filter, and kidney loop new lubricants from 55-gallon drums, as well as dispense them into transfer containers and carts.
The Lube Cart is a single tank, portable version of the Lube Tower which allows dispensing directly into individual reservoirs and dispensing containers throughout a facility.
The RecondOil Box innovates the circular use of oil. Oil as an asset. RecondOil Box revolutionizes sustainability by allowing for the reuse of oil over and over again, reducing the total cost of oil and improving performance. Cleaner oil without changing it.
What are you most looking forward to seeing at the show?
We are excited to meet with all the attendees in the lubricant user community and discuss what is important to them. We also look forward to networking with lubricant manufacturers and other equipment manufacturers.
SKF will be exhibiting at Booth #531. Find the full exhibitor list here.
To join us on March 18th-20th 2025 and be part of North America’s largest Lubricant Conference & Expo, register here for free!