Swedish industrial bearings major SKF is revamping its brand identity, which it said is to help the group to further stand out in the industry, attract new customers and ultimately drive profitability.

The over a century old bearings company is amongst the top players globally when it comes to being a closed partner for industrial and mobility solutions.Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO, SKF, said, “Our brand is the accumulation of everything we do – innovations, values, people, reputation, communication and our desired future state. From a business perspective, we are building favourability among current and potential customers, employees, investors, partners, and beyond. It is a way of earning our place in the world while staying true to our values and purpose.”

The refresh brand strategy aims to reflect upon SKF’s historical, current and future strengths. The idea is to clearly communicate its impact on the world and public perception towards its innovative and sustainable solutions.

Per Nilsson, Director Communication, SKF, said, "Only a few companies in the world can reduce friction like SKF. Wherever there is rotation, we show up – from bicycles to high-speed trains, from paper mills to washing machines. A fantastic position to have, but also an inspiring story still to be told. We have been fighting friction since 1907 and today it is more relevant than ever before.”

The refreshed brand identity includes a redesigned logo, a fresher blue, a new typeface and more distinctive photography.

Going forward, the company will roll out the brand identity across its marketing communication along with working with its distribution partner.

“Through almost 120 years of innovation, we’ve developed products and solutions that reduce friction. Now we’re stepping that up. Not just reducing friction but actively fighting friction to move the world forward and telling the story about the difference we make,” concluded Gustafson.

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Schaeffler India, a technology motion company, has received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licenses for its manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli.

With this, the company becomes the first in the Indian bearing industry to secure BIS certification for Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRB). Additionally, these locations have received BIS licenses for Deep Groove Ball Bearings (DGBB).

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India, said, "This milestone reflects Schaeffler India's unwavering commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer trust. Being the first company to secure the BIS license for Cylindrical Roller Bearings under the new standard is a proud achievement for our teams and demonstrates our readiness to meet evolving regulatory and industry requirements. We remain committed to setting benchmarks in manufacturing excellence and supporting the growth of India's industrial ecosystem”.

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French tier 1 supplier Valeo has announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Terrasse as the CEO of Valeo Light Division and Group Executive Vice-President, effective 1 July 2026. He succeeds Maurizio Martinelli, who is set to retire after spending close to 26 years at Valoe.

In his new role, Terrasse will report to Christophe Perillat, CEO of Valeo, and will also join the Executive Committee.

Terrasse has held leadership roles in operations across Europe and South America during his three-decade career. He first joined Valeo in 1989 and has served in business units including Engine Management Systems, Body Electronics and Special Lighting Products. In 2016, he became Vice-President of Valeo’s Wiper Systems group.

During his career, he has worked with the likes of Alstom Grid, Johnson Controls Automotive and Safran.

Christophe Perillat, said, “The LIGHT division plays a key role in our strategic plan ELEVATE 2028, through its road map towards profitable growth and the promise of a safer mobility. Jean-Luc has extensive knowledge of the market and a deep knowledge of Valeo’s culture and industrial excellence. I am fully confident that in his new role as CEO of the Valeo Light Division and Group Executive Vice President, he will continue driving international growth and be invaluable as we continue to pioneer the future of automotive security and comfort.”

“On behalf of the Group, I warmly thank Maurizio Martinelli for his 26 years of dedication to Valeo, notably as CEO of Valeo Light Division. Maurizio played a key role in building our technological leadership. We thank him for his exceptional impact and wish him a very happy and well-deserved retirement,” said Terrasse.

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German component supplier Knorr-Bremse will present technologies for zero-emission commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation 2026, Hanover. The company aims to provide system solutions to help manufacturers reduce CO2, noise, oil and particulate emissions.

The company is set to showcase Electric Vehicle Motion Control (eVMC), wherein the software is designed to optimise energy recovery through brake control within the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) system.

A Electric Power Steering (EPS) system scheduled for launch in 2027 that operates on a power-on-demand principle to reduce energy consumption.

An oil-free electric air supply system designed for efficiency across various vehicle platforms. The Multi Tumble Piston (MTP) Compressor is set to debut at the IAA Transportation 2026.

A eSilencer component developed to lower noise emissions from pneumatic braking systems to 68 dB(A).

Lastly, a liquid-cooled Power Resistor (iMEP) system intended to provide braking performance independent of battery state.

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board, Knorr-Bremse, said, “Zero emissions in road transport remains our clear goal. At the same time, we see very different paces and framework conditions for this transformation around the world. In this environment, Knorr-Bremse is a stable and reliable development partner for commercial vehicle manufacturers. We bring together technology, regulations, and cost-effectiveness – with flexible system solutions on the path to zero-emission commercial vehicles, without compromising on safety and performance.”

To address the EURO 7 standard, Knorr-Bremse has developed wheel end technologies, including the SYNACT disc brake family. These systems feature Active Caliper Release (ACR) and an NVH toolbox to manage noise and fuel consumption.

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German multinational chemical company Henkel has announced the appointment of Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India. Based in Navi Mumbai, he will lead the company’s growth strategy, market expansion and innovation initiatives.

Pradhyumna will balance his new responsibilities with his existing global leadership roles within Henkel Adhesive Technologies, where he serves as: Global Head – Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head – Manufacturing & Maintenance.

He succeeds S. Sunil Kumar, who has led Henkel India for the past five years and will now relocate to Dubai to oversee strategic projects for the IMEA region alongside his duties as Director of Packaging for IMEA.

The company says Pradhyumna comes with over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple regions, including the Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East & Africa. He has rich experience in driving acquisitions, digital business models and high-performance organisations.

Ashraf Elafifi, IMEA President, Henkel, said, “Pradhyumna brings a unique combination of global perspective, deep market understanding, customer-centricity, and proven leadership in driving transformation and sustainable growth.”

Pradhyumna highlighted the potential of the Indian market, noting that Henkel is positioned to contribute to sectors such as infrastructure, mobility, electronics and energy.

“I am excited to work with our talented teams across India to further strengthen our market position, expand our local innovation capabilities, and deliver sustainable growth for our customers, employees, partners, and communities,” said Pradhyumna.

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