SKF (Thailand) Ltd, a global leader in bearing manufacturing from Sweden, has reaffirmed its sustainability vision with the official launch of the “SKF Ayutthaya Circular Solution Centre” in Thailand.
The launch strengthens its commitment to the circular economy and drives Thailand’s sustainable industrial growth.
The new facility is an innovation hub for bearing remanufacturing, showcasing advanced technology that “brings used bearings back to life” with performance comparable to brand-new products.
The initiative reduces resource and energy consumption, significantly cuts carbon emissions and helps businesses lower operational costs.
For more than 38 years in Thailand, SKF has delivered world-class Swedish technology and innovation to support the nation’s key industries.
Beyond providing premium-quality bearings and tailored solutions, the company has been committed to fostering a sustainable circular economy by reintroducing used products into the production cycle through repair and refurbishment.
This approach not only creates added business value but also promotes environmental responsibility across partners, suppliers and customers, contributing to a more sustainable industrial value chain.
Tawiwat Reongpunyaroj, managing director of SKF (Thailand), said that as industries worldwide accelerate their sustainability efforts, SKF continues to align its global vision of driving business growth alongside sustainability.
He added that the SKF Ayutthaya Circular Solution Centre is more than a hub for restoring used bearings — it reflects the company’s role as a creator of sustainable solutions, backed by over 118 years of global expertise and innovation.
“With this centre, we enable customers to reduce maintenance costs, minimise downtime and, most importantly, achieve up to 90% reductions in both carbon emissions and energy consumption compared to producing new bearings.”
For example, remanufacturing 600 kilogrammes of bearings helps cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1 tonne.
While producing new bearings requires over 100 complex steps, SKF’s remanufacturing process restores used bearings with only 10 steps — highlighting efficiency in time, resources and cost.
Every remanufactured bearing follows the same stringent quality, warranty and performance standards as new products, while customers also benefit from carbon credit certification and comprehensive lifecycle solutions, including inspection and advanced maintenance technologies.
“We are proud to support our customers and partners in achieving their sustainability goals. The opening of this centre is only the beginning of our ongoing commitment to shaping a low-carbon industrial future for Thailand,” Mr Tawiwat said.
The launch ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including representatives from the Embassy of Sweden, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Peter Björk, president of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, said Sweden has a long history of innovation and is one of the most innovative countries when it comes to sustainability solutions, which is always a key focus when designing products and services for everyday life and for the industry.
The new SKF Ayutthaya Circular Solutions Centre is an excellent example of how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand to improve products and processes for the benefit of industry, society and people at large, he added.
Thanathorn Trongsittivito, chairman of the FTI’s Environmental Management Industry Club, said the federation’s mission is to propel Thai industry towards a more sustainable and innovative future, prioritising the shift from traditional manufacturing to clean production processes, with the aim of significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions and maximising the circular economy concept.