The SKF Lubrication Business Unit, based in St. Louis, designs, manufactures and supplies automatic lubrication systems as well as lubrication tools and equipment. We are leaders in industrial lubrication, and we see a bright future for our St. Louis operation, Robert Law, head of the business unit, said in the governors announcement. This is the right move for our employees, and it will help us grow and thrive as a company.

Greg Williams, director of production, Americas, for the SKF Lubrication Business Unit, said that while SKF acquired Lincoln Holdings Enterprises in December 2010, the property was established in 1917. Many of the buildings are quite old, but more importantly, the expansion over time resulted in 19 buildings being connected together, Williams told Lube Report. The new facility is being designed from the ground up to improve manufacturing and distribution efficiency. For the comfort and productivity of our employees and attracting the best new talent, we think this new facility will have a significant impact.

He said the new facility will be a 24-acre campus with a two-story office building, manufacturing facilities and a warehouse. Examples of environmentally friendly and energy efficient features will include energy efficient HVAC equipment, LED lighting throughout, water efficient plumbing fixtures, occupancy sensors on light fixtures, sustainably harvested wood, advanced energy monitoring for energy analysis and improvement, and zero discharge of process water.

Williams said that while changes in the future could be considered, SKFs plan is to maintain the current manufacturing process in the new facility. The St. Louis facility manufactures both automatic lubrication systems and lubrication tools and equipment, Williams said. The business serves essentially every manufacturing and process industry as well as professional vehicle service mechanics.

SKF employs more than 48,000 employees operating in 130 countries worldwide.