Tag: Bearings
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SKF Bearings in Russia’s War Industry: Sanctions and Trade Scrutiny
Introduction SKF bearings have long stood as a symbol of Swedish engineering prowess. They were celebrated as part of Sweden’s cultural canon, a sign of national pride in precision manufacturing. Yet in the shadow of global sanctions and war, the fate of those same bearings—exported from Sweden and used in Russia’s modern armed industry—has become…
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SKF Bearings and Russia’s War Industry: Sanctions, Data, and Debate
From national pride to global scrutiny The Swedish bearing maker SKF has long represented engineering excellence and export strength. In Sweden, SKF is celebrated as a pillar of industrial prowess, and its bearings have powered everything from automotive components to turbines. But when a country’s war economy comes under sanctions, even iconic brands face tough…
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SKF Bearings in Sweden’s Shadow: Russia’s War Industry and Sanctions
SKF Bearings: A Swedish Pride and a Global Link SKF, renowned for its precision- engineered bearings, has long been a symbol of Swedish industrial prowess. In Sweden, the company sits not only as a manufacturer but also as a touchstone of national pride—its contributions echoed in the country’s cultural canon and its narrative of engineering…