SKF, a supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems, have signed a seven-year contract with Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars to deliver rear wheel bearing units and front suspension bearing units for the newly launched Volvo V40 car model.
The company said that the contract also covers the full production volume for the model series.
SKF Automotive president Tryggve Sthen said that Volvo Car and the company has a long business partnership history together and it has contributed to the high performance of many Volvo car models over the years.
"This time we have customized rear wheel bearings with our recently developed high performance seal for the newly launched V40 model," Sthen said.
The automotive supplier has also developed rear wheel hub bearing units for the V40 and for the premium demands of Volvo Car.
SKF said that it has already started delivering the products, which are manufactured in Italy and France.
