SKA – the brand

Saurer Kugellager Arbon

Saurer ball bearings is more than just a name, it is a promise. For over eight decades, Hans Saurer Kugellager AG stands for Swiss quality, technical precision and active partnership. Our roller bearing solutions power machines around the world and are synonymous with reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

about our history

Family-owned. Globally networked.

Founded in Arbon in 1938, SKA® began manufacturing its own roller bearings in Switzerland. Today, we combine this tradition with an international manufacturing network and our subsidiary in Shanghai. Every delivery is tested according to international standards and is subject to strict SKA quality controls.

The SKA® brand – Saurer Kugellager Arbon – has been trademarked since 1985 and is an expression of our many years of experience.

Swiss tradition. International presence.

From pioneer in in-house production to international quality supplier:

With its headquarters in Stachen and a subsidiary in Shanghai, SKA stands for expertise and proximity, both to OEM customers and to specialised MRO partners.

Technology-driven. Bearing expertise.

With more than 10'000 items in stock, our own technical department, a testing laboratory and a network of certified manufacturing partners, SKA is a full-service provider. Whether standard bearings or customised special designs based on drawings, we deliver solutions that are traceable, CE-compliant and proven in practice.

SKA® – your partner for precision in motion.

Our strength in five words

Experience

On the move for generations

Precision

Swiss quality thinking, proven worldwide

Proximity

Personal, cooperative, accessible

Availability

Strong stock and secure delivery

Trust

Reliability that connects

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Partnership on equal terms.

SKA stands for short distances, personal support and reliable delivery. Our customers appreciate not only our high level of technical expertise, but also our networked, solution-oriented thinking – from purchasing to technology to logistics.

where precision moves.
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