The Swedish company SKF inaugurated its second plant in the municipality of Guadalupe, Nuevo León, it is expected that 1,200 new jobs will be generated.

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This investment, of 70 million dollars, represents SKF's most ambitious project in the entire region and aims to strengthen its presence in the automotive sector, particularly in the commercial and electric vehicle segments.

The new plant, covering an area of 46,000 square meters, will focus on the development and manufacturing of deep groove ball bearings for automobile manufacturers in North America. 

It will also produce tapered roller bearings for industrial customers, including those in the agricultural sector and in commercial vehicle applications.

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This project seeks to meet growing customer demand and satisfy their needs, while driving SKF's growth in Latin America.

The new plant is expected to be key in the production of bearings and will reach 20 million units in 2024.

SKF plans to increase this capacity five-fold in the coming years, according to Kerstin Enochsson, global president of SKF's automotive division.

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