SKF to Host Destruction Event Aimed at Raising Awareness of Counterfeit Bearings

June 5, 2018
The event will showcase efforts to combat the distribution of counterfeit bearings. In addition, approximately 30 tons of counterfeit bearings seized during raids in which SKF participates on a yearly basis will be destroyed.

Gothenburg, June 5, 2018: SKF will hold a press event in Gothenburg on June 27 at 1:30 p.m. Swedish Time. The event, which will last approximately 60 minutes, will include presentations from both SKF Brand Protection experts and representatives from the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) and Swedish Customs and Police Authorities.   

The event will showcase efforts to combat the distribution of counterfeit bearings. In addition, approximately 30 tons of counterfeit bearings seized during some of the approximately 100 raids in which SKF participates on a yearly basis will be destroyed at the event.