SKF announced that they have signed a contract with Mazda Motor Corporation for the delivery of SKF's bonded piston seals for automatic transmissions for the current Mazda CX-5 model.

"Our focus at SKF is to provide sustainable solutions to our customers that fit their needs perfectly. For Mazda, we were given the opportunity to support the development of their new transmissions for optimum performance," says John Bohenick, Director Business Unit, Sealing Solutions, SKF Automotive. "We are happy to have gained Mazda's trust and confidence with our engineering and manufacturing capabilities."

Mazda will include the seals in mid-size and large-size SKYACTIV-DRIVE six speed automatic transmissions where the new low friction design of bonded piston seals help to support improved gear change quality.

Deliveries have already started from SKF's factory in Daegu, Korea.

Other News:
SKF signs contract with Mazda Motor Corporation
NTN-SNR will present at Automechanika fair in Frankfurt
SKF signs SEK one billion supply agreement for new NautilusTM bearing for the wind industry
Determination of Details of Issuance of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) for Directors Compensation
Timken to Announce Second-Quarter 2012 Financial Results on July 26
Kaman Announces Investment in Technology to Continue Distribution Business Transformation and Support Long-Term Growth
Metcar® Grade M-400 Resin Impregnated Carbon-Graphite
ABC Bearings - Fixes Book Closure for Dividend & AGM