-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NgMoVshZtiQfM6CC5E56BvnRH0gHcXqoMNPsp3zaU76vLJ6vRfquCSaKNp8GB1lc eF+QFvfbqrJ0ILLrw5Xxcw== 0001157523-07-006004.txt : 20070611 0001157523-07-006004.hdr.sgml : 20070611 20070611091056 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-006004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070611 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070611 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070611 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SKF INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000777504 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS [3562] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-13722 FILM NUMBER: 07911270 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: HORNSGATEN 1 S-415 50 CITY: GOTEBORG SWEDEN STATE: V7 ZIP: ----- BUSINESS PHONE: 2125592107 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: SE 415 50 GOTEBORG CITY: SWEDEN STATE: V7 ZIP: 9999999999 6-K 1 a5422929.htm SKF Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549 
 
 
 
FORM 6-K

 
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
June 11, 2007
 
 
 
SKF
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Hornsgatan 1 Goteborg, Sweden 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
000-13722
(Commission File Number)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 
Form 20-F / x /
  
Form 40-F /  /
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes /   /
  
No / x /
 
 
On June 11, 2007 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference
 
(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated June 11, 2007
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
SKF
   
(Registrant)
     
June 11, 2007
 
/s/ LARS G MALMER
(Date)
  
Lars G Malmer
   
Sr. Vice President, Group Communication
EX-99.1 2 a5422929ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
SKF And Aker Kvaerner Sign Partnership for Condition Based Maintenance in Oil and Gas Industry

GOTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2007--SKF (NASDAQ:SKFR) (STO:SKFA) (STO:SKFB) (LSE:SKFB) and Aker Kvaerner have established a partnership for Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry.

Condition Based Maintenance reduces plant downtime, increases equipment reliability and reduces maintenance by means of optimized maintenance and inspection programs, real time monitoring systems and competence.

The agreement integrates the broad Aker Kvaerner competence in engineering, planning and maintenance with SKF expertise related to rotating equipment, bearing and lubrication technologies, condition monitoring, integration and analysis. The initial focus will be on customers and installations in the North Sea and onshore in Norway, with plans to expand internationally.

Aker Kvaerner is a leading provider of maintenance, modification and operations services in the North Sea, and has established a unique competence through long term contracts with the operating companies in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company currently serves customers in Norway, UK, Canada and USA. SKF's contribution to the partnership is its unique competence with rotating machinery, built on 100 years of solution development. SKF provides proven Condition Based Maintenance solutions within all industrial segments globally, with a proven record of reduced cost and improved profitability for its customers.

SKF is the leading global supplier of products, solutions and services in the area comprising rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. The Group's service offer also includes technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. (www.skf.com) SKF is headquartered in Goteborg, Sweden, and has some 100 manufacturing sites and a network with 15 000 distributor locations all over the world.

AKER KVAERNER ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner comprises several industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals and Power Generation. The Aker Kvaerner group is organised in a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities. The parent company in the
group is Aker Kvaerner ASA. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 50 billion and employs approximately 23 000 people in about 30 countries. Aker Kvaerner is part of the Aker Group (www.akerasa.com), a leading multi-industry powerhouse with more than 55 000 employees and NOK 80 billion revenues. Aker owns 40.1
percent of Aker Kvaerner, and the group is also a major European shipbuilder and a significant participant in the fisheries industry.

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CONTACT: SKF
SKF Group Communication
Lars G Malmer
Tel. +46 (0)31 337 1541
Mobile: +46 (0)705-371541
Lars.G.Malmer@skf.com
or
SKF Investor Relations
Marita Bjork,
Tel: +46 (0)31 337 1994
Mobile: +46 (0)705-181994
marita.bjork@skf.com
or
Aker Kvaerner ASA.
Senior Vice President Communications
Torbjorn S. Andersen
Tel: +47 67 51 30 36
Mobile: +47 928 85 542
or
Vice President Business Development
Bjorn Oistein Bergseth
Tel. +47 51 89 75 74
Mobile. +47 900 23 626

 
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