The main objective will be to conduct testing at close proximity to its customers for design, process and supplier validation. This then shall entail greater support for SKF's processes in a faster and cost effective manner by applying global test standards that adapt to iocai customer specific requirements.

The global testing centre at the onset will cater to the two wheeler, automotive and sealing solutions businesses of SKF, and will subsequently be expanded to encompass the industrial segment as well. The centre will also cater to testing value added solutions that integrate SKF's five technology platforms.

The company made this announcement during the trading hours today, 05 November 2009.