On Friday, May 16, 2025, SKF Hellas commemorated its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of innovation, engineering excellence, and enduring contribution to the Greek industrial, automotive and marine sectors. The milestone was marked by a distinguished event at Ble Pavillon, gathering key industry leaders, long-standing partners, valued employees, and honored guests.
Since its founding in 1925, SKF Hellas has played a crucial role in supporting Greece’s industrial development through advanced bearing technologies, innovative vehicle aftermarket products, cutting-edge maintenance solutions, and expert engineering services. As part of the global SKF Group, the company has consistently delivered value across vital sectors including energy, heavy manufacturing, agricultural, automotive, and marine.
Opening the celebration, Thomas Frost, President, Independent & Emerging Business, SKF Group, emphasized the company’s long-standing dedication to innovation and sustainability: “One of our core strengths is the continuous development of new technologies that deliver value-added solutions. These not only enhance our customers’ competitiveness but also support the broader goal of a sustainable global society. By combining our platforms, we create tailored partnerships, integrating our products and services with flexible business models to meet specific customer needs.”
Frost also highlighted SKF’s ongoing efforts in environmental responsibility, noting a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2019, and outlined the company’s transformation into two independent, high-performing entities with strong global leadership.
In her closing address, Rania Patsiopoulou reflected on SKF Hellas’ resilience through decades of change: “From economic crises to global disruptions, we’ve not only endured but thrived— doubling our sales over the past decade. Our success goes beyond products or technical solutions. It’s built on trust, collaboration, and transparent communication. SKF is more than a company — it’s a legacy that connects generations. Each of us contributes to a greater whole that continues to grow and endure.”
The event also featured remarks by H.E. Håkan Emsgård, Ambassador of Sweden to Greece, who praised SKF’s strong collaboration with the Swedish Business Chamber and Embassy in Greece. EMEA Regional Sales Directors Nadine Korell and Andrej Paternoster extended their congratulations to customers and partners, acknowledging the shared success that made this milestone possible.
SKF Hellas reaffirmed its dedication to continue evolving with clean and intelligent solutions. Focusing on technical innovations, sustainable solutions unveiling new initiatives aimed at enhancing predictive maintenance technologies for the Greek industries.
The guests had the opportunity to view the experience wall that presented important historical moments since 1925. The evening concluded with a gala dinner and live entertainment, celebrating the people and partnerships that have shaped SKF Hellas’ journey over the past century.
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