Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH is entering into a strategic partnership with Kugler Bimetal SA, a Swiss producer of bimetallic components and tribological surface finishes. The cooperation was announced at the Hannover Messe in April 2023. “In the context of this strategic partnership, NKE, and Kugler will cooperate in the development and manufacture of solutions […]
Focus on sustainable technologies: NKE bearings for wind power
At this year’s Hannover Messe, NKE Austria GmbH will present bearings for wind turbine gearboxes and generators. The Austrian bearing manufacturer has more than 20 years of experience in the wind energy sector. NKE bearings have been installed in more than 4,000 wind turbines across Europe, the USA, and China, equivalent to more than 10,000 […]
NKE Austria is recertified to ISO
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has again passed the ISO audit. The certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 apply to the introduction and implementation of a management system for the areas of product development, engineering, production, and sales and marketing of bearings. The audits were conducted in May 2022 at NKE’s headquarters in […]
Bearings from NKE for wind turbine gearboxes and generators
NKE Austria GmbH designs and manufactures bearings for wind turbine gearboxes and generators. The bearing solutions will be presented at the WindEurope Annual Event in Bilbao, Spain, in April 2022. Built to last: highest-quality bearings for wind turbines Wind turbines cannot be serviced easily. This is why the components of the gearbox, especially the bearings, […]
NKE Austria has a new Managing Director
Bearing specialist NKE Austria GmbH has a new Managing Director: Matthias Ortner, previously the Deputy Managing Director, was appointed Managing Director of the Steyr-based bearing manufacturer with effect from 2022. “In this role, Matthias Ortner will continue to drive NKE Austria’s business operations forward in the same proven, reliable manner, while aligning the company to […]
NKE receives accolades for work environment
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has received the “Great Place to Work” certificate. Businesses that take part in the certification process and meet the respective requirements are entitled to display the commendation “Certified by Great Place to Work” for a year. The process is based on a survey of all employees and is intended to […]
Bearings for conveyor belt rollers in adverse operating conditions
Roller bearings are some of the most important components of support and tensioning rollers in conveyor belts. To enable conveyor belt rollers to operate in extreme conditions such as transporting sand or rock for mining, NKE Austria GmbH has developed single-row deep groove ball bearings. They have optimized performance capabilities and longer service life compared […]
NKE large bearing production: Steyr plant reaches record capacity
NKE Austria GmbH reports record capacity utilization at its Steyr plant: more than 1000 large bearings were in production in the first quarter of 2020. Based in the Austrian city of Steyr, the bearing specialist follows a flexible production strategy, allowing it to produce large bearings in batches of as little as 10 and up […]
Rolling bearings from NKE for motors and generators
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH offers a wide range of rolling bearings for electrical machines. Particularly designed for motors and generators, the bearings are noted for their low running noise, efficient seals, high load ratings and long service life. NKE presents these bearings at the Electro-Mechanical Authority (EASA) Convention in Las Vegas in June 2019. […]
Bearings with black oxide finish – Increased performance in critical applications
At this year’s Hannover Messe in Germany, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH presents bearings with black oxide finish. The protective layer improves run-in and wear characteristics and protects against environmental effects. Especially in critical applications such as wind turbine gear boxes, black oxide finish is a cost-effective and technically viable means of prolonging the service […]
NKE Austria and Fersa Bearings: international expansion and investments
NKE Austria GmbH has been part of the Fersa Group for more than two years now. The corporate group was established through the merger of the Austrian bearing manufacturer with Spanish company Fersa Bearings S.A. Both companies are active in the development, production and sales of bearings for the global automotive and industrial markets: NKE […]
Fersa Bearings acquires 100% of NKE Austria
Fersa Bearings S.A. made official the purchase of 100% of the Austrian company NKE Austria GmbH on 19 October 2018, at a ceremony held in the city of Linz, Austria. The event was attended by Carlos Oehling, Chief Executive Officer of the Fersa Group, Thomas Witzler, Managing Director of NKE Austria, and the former members […]
New sales director with international expertise at NKE Austria
NKE Austria GmbH has a new sales director: Joining the Austrian bearing manufacturer on 1 April 2018, Jesús Monforte, a qualified engineer and MBA, has extensive international experience in industrial product and market development. Before assuming his new role at NKE, Jesús Monforte was active at ABB in his native Spain and at Mann + […]
How NKE meets future challenges
Based in the Austrian city of Steyr, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has been part of the Fersa Group since January 2016. The group was established through the merger of Spanish company Fersa Bearings and NKE Austria. Both companies are internationally active in the development, production and sales of bearings for the global automotive and […]
NKE weighs in on IoT and the future of bearings
By Ken Korane We recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Witzler, Managing Director of NKE Austria, to get his take on a couple engineering trends affecting the bearing industry in general and his company in particular. One promising area of development, he said, is the much-talked-about area of “smart” bearing-units that incorporate bearing […]
Rolling bearings keep motors and generators running
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH offers a wide range of rolling bearings for electrical machines. Particularly designed for motors and generators, the bearings are noted for their low running noise, efficient seals, high load ratings and long service life. Electric motors are the driving force behind most industries. In close cooperation with the customers, NKE […]
NKE Austria and Fersa Bearings merge
Fersa Bearings based in Zaragoza, Spain acquires a 49% stake in Austrian bearings manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH. Both manufacturers look to combine their strengths to become stronger suppliers of bearings for global OEMs and distributors in their market segments. Through this new partnership, the Spanish multinational company together with the Austrian bearing manufacturer will now […]
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Two application examples for DLC-coated bearing cages
Austrian bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH introduced cages for rolling bearings that are optimized for unfavorable operating conditions. Coated with DLC (diamond-like carbon), the new steel cages are…
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Rolling bearings for agricultural machinery
Rugged, reliable bearings are essential to ensure the reliable continuous operation of agricultural machinery in the field. Adverse environmental conditions – mud, dust, impacts, stone chippings and water…
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Bearings for Electrical Machinery
NKE Austria GmbH supplies a wide range of rolling bearings for electrical machinery, particularly motors and generators. The bearings manufactured by the specialist in Steyr are noted for…