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O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 2’mag[ O ] THE NTN-SNR GROUP PARTNERS' MAGAZINEN 1Industry and AutomotiveAdvancing on all frontsO3 MARKETIN THE SPOTLIGHTAutomotivea market for the futureO 8 DESTINATIONEUROPENTN-SNR Group takesEurope by storm14 INNOVATION& TECHNOLOGYMechatronicsa new momentum
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 3O3O814editorialMr Sepulchre de Condé,Managing Director, SNR Bearings. A LEADER FORTHE BENEFIT OF ALL“One voice to the customer”, a single voice at the service of all our customers, present and future!As a major player, now rated one of the largest companies in the business, NTN-SNR Grouptoday means 55 plants, 85 sales units, 18 R&D centres, 21,400 employees all over the worldand a total income of 3.7 bn NTN-SNR Group also means the determination to completeour merger rapidly, visibly and concretely for more immediate operability.As evidence of this determination, by April 7th 2008, the day the Group was effectivelyconstituted, we had already developed an expanded range of products and serviceswith a common price-list, and had unified our technical-sales networks By 2009, we will have done the same for our IT systems and logistics.Magazine SNR Roulements - RCS AnnecyB 325 821 072 – Editorial board: P. Désire- G. Donat - A. Rocher – Design/production:Lynéa Communication – Staff reporter: J. Traverse– Contributors to this issue: G. Ballas - E. BernollinWilson - M. Bernuchon - C. Bianchin - F. Chainey- C. Donat - S. Feine - C. Fischer - N. Fujimura- B. Gauthier - M. Kobayashi - B. Kolodner- P. Korsten - J.-M. Murison - A. Nakamura- R. Nantua - F. Penisson - E. Pommeret- A. Rocher - D. Sepulchre de Condé - O. Smidt- Y. Souteyrand – Photos: Meteor - SAFE GROUP- SNR - SNCF - Fotolia.com: Isabelle Esselin,HFNG - Harmonic Drive - Enercon - Innotrans- Honda F1 - Sémaphore (adaptation:Publicis Alpes) – Legal deposit: ISSN pending- Any reproduction in full or in part of thismagazine is subject to our express authorization- Printed in France - September 08Contact: www.snr-contact.comAll these joint actions are intended to serve a single ambition: to meet all your expectationseither as a manufacturer or a distributor.For you, the new NTN-SNR Group will henceforth mean fully developed product ranges,enhanced availability, reactivity and an optimized capacity for listening to and communicatingwith all our customers.O3O7I MARKET IN THE SPOTLIGHTAUTOMOTIVE,A MARKET FOR THE FUTUREI PARTNERSHIP IINTERVIEWWITH THE HONDARACING F1 TEAMO8I DESTINATIONEUROPENTN-SNR GROUPTAKES EUROPE BY STORMO’MAG I N 11112I EVENTNTN-SNR GROUPAT INNOTRANS 2008I QUALITY& ENVIRONMENTTHE WAY AHEAD FOR RAIL1314I HIGH NOTESNTN-SNR GROUP,STRONGER TOGETHER2008 TRADE FAIRSAND EXHIBITIONSII INNOVATION& TECHNOLOGYMECHATRONICS,A NEW MOMENTUM ICOUNTERFEIT PRODUCTScontents
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 4MARKET IN THE SPOTLIGHT O3AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVE, A MARKET FOR THE FUTUREautomotiveCHALLENGES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE OE MARKET N 1 worldwide in OE wheelbearings N 1 in Europe in OE wheelbearingsNTN-SNR Group suppliesthe world's greatestautomobile manufacturers: Toyota General Motors Ford Group Volkswagen Group Renault/Nissan Hyundai Honda PSA Fiat Group Chrysler Suzuki Mitsubishi Daimler BMW AvtoVAZ Iran Khodro Porsche Aston Martin Isuzu Volvo RVI Jaguar.Today's motor vehicles are increasinglycomplex but also increasingly reliable.To meet manufacturers' requirements,NTN-SNR Group has developed specificground breaking products and applications,associated with permanent technicaland sales reactivity.To find out more, we met with Marc Bernuchon,SNR's OE Marketing Manager NTN-SNR Group supplies the world's greatestautomobile manufacturers.NTN-SNR Group suppliesthe world's greatestequipment manufacturers:RESPECTED EXPERTISE« Now, in the automotive world explains MarcBernuchon, no component can pass on an in-depthstudy, however ordinary it may appear. That's why noparticular bearing gets special treatment over anyother. Each function must respond to specialdemands and our teams have developed a certainexpertise in this area. Advancing vehicle design iswhat drives us. It's no coincidence that we are todaythe world's n 1 manufacturer of wheel bearings, with ourcomponents used in 8 out of the 10 most popularcars sold in Europe. It's the proof that our expertiseis recognized. We know how to combine innovationand precision, reliability and performance. » Gates Bosch ZF Litens Behr Borg Warner Dayco Sanden Valeo Ogura Mobis.A COMPLETE RANGE« ASB , which is now the benchmark sensor bearing,is of course a symbol of our spirit of commitment. Ithas brought real added value to the bearing as acomponent, and driven car design forward. But theNTN-SNR Group OEM product range is not limitedjust to wheel bearings. It covers a very wide range ofapplications: Bearings for manual and automatic gearboxes Suspension thrust bearings Clutch thrust bearings Bearings for engine applications Bearings for accessories (starters, generators,compressors, distributors etc.) Drive shafts and homocinetic gasketsWe also offer a very complete range of products: Ball bearings Cylindrical roller bearings Tapered roller bearings Needle bearingsA DESIRE TO LISTENWe are present in all the major markets in Asia,Europe and the Americas, and we are suppliers to thegreatest names in the automobile industry, suppliersbut also and especially, partners. With each of thesemanufacturers we seek to develop a close relationship not only technically but also industrially and commercially. It's what marks us out as different, it's whatmakes us special. »N 1 I O’MAG
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 5O4 SPOTLIGHT ON THE MARKETAUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET:EUROPEAN CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVESAS THE CREATOR OF ASB TECHNOLOGY and worldleader in wheel bearings,as a privileged partnerof the world's greatestautomobile manufacturers,NTN-SNR Group benefitsfrom major advantages inthe European aftermarket.Take a closer look withJean-Michel Murison,Business Unit Director,AutomotiveAftermarketSNR.32o 1O% 2O%O’MAG I N 1million private carsand light commercialvehicles is theestimated automobilefleet on the road(2006 figures – Europe,North Africa and MiddleEast zone).Estimated growthof the Europeanautomobile fleetin 2010:for the entireEuropean zone.for Eastern Europeancountries.A DIVERSIFIED CUSTOMER-BASE « The European automotive aftermarket, which alsoincludes North Africa, is an extremely diverse one.Distribution structures vary widely from one country toanother. In France, the independent sales network,excluding aftermarket manufacturers, is made up ofpurchasing centres, groups and independent distributors. In Italy, you have the “ricambisti”, micro-structures that number in the thousands. Conversely, inGermany distribution is essentially handled by a fewlarge European groups (ATR, TEMOT, etc.), each ofwhich supplies thousands of customers. In NorthAfrica, you have independent importers. Finally inEastern Europe, certain large groups like (see opposite) may have subsidiary units in different countries,and so on. »A CUSTOMER-CENTRED RANGE.« So, we have a huge variety of distribution structures,Jean-Michel Murison goes on, and also very diversified vehicle fleets, which require specific productranges and sales approaches. Overall, there are threezones that can be differentiated by the general standard of living of the people. In richer countries, there isa strong trend towards kits. Actually, consumers whoare better off financially prefer to buy kits and replacea full set of worn parts in one go. In less well off countries, price is the determining factor and the demand ismore for individual bearings. Emerging markets, andEastern Europe, where there is still a demand for single bearings, are tending increasingly to go for kits.Given these different needs and expectations, NTNSNR Group has developed an Automotive Aftermarket range open to both types of product: singlebearings or kits. Our impressive presence in the originalequipment market, means that NTN-SNR Group canoffer aftermarket ranges that are without doubt amongthe most complete on the market. Judge for yourself!Wheel bearings and kits: 95% of fleet coverage, rollersand engine distribution or accessory kits: 85% of fleetcoverage, single thrust bearings and suspension kits:90% of fleet coverage »(NTN-SNR Group hasdeveloped a completerange of “easy towork with” services) WITH ADDED SERVICES« Products and advertising adapted to the market.The managers of our subsidiary unit adapt their salesand marketing policies to suit local requirements. InGermany, for example, the large groups traditionallylook for services from their suppliers. So NTN-SNRGroup teams go to trade fairs, where sometimesthere are a hundred or more distributors showing theirproducts. On the ground, our teams naturally makethemselves available to the customers of these distributors, who are often individual garage owners. Direct marketing operations are organized to promotethe supplier's products. The large groups also expecttechnical training for their teams. Though requirements differ according to country, we are noting astrong demand for services everywhere. To meet individual expectations NTN-SNR Group has developed a complete range of “easy to work with” services:electronic or paper catalogues that may sometimesbe dedicated, electronic EDI sales aids, sales materials and arguments, technical and sales training, product analyses, tool sets etc. We really provide a lot oftangible resources to reinforce the efficiency of ourAutomotive Aftermarket distribution networks. »
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 6SPOTLIGHT ON THE MARKET O5PARTNERSHIPMETEOR GROUP:GROWTH IN EASTERN EUROPEAN SNR PARTNER FOR OVER10 YEARS, Meteor Groupis now one of the leadingdistributors of removableauto parts in Central andEastern Europe. Createdin Hungary in the early1990sand already establishedin 6 countries, Meteor is nowmerging with the Germancompany Trost.Retrospection in Companyof h Rep.Slovak Rep.HungaryRomaniaSerbiaUkraineDAZZLING DEVELOPMENT« Taking orders, selling and even wrapping packages during the first two years, everyone had to know howto do everything! » Created in 1992 in Hungary,Meteor was originally just a handful of motivatedand versatile employees. However, seeing the vastpotential before them, the three founders decided todevelop their activities in neighbouring countries the growth was absolutely astounding!Meteor established itself in the Czech Republic in1994, in Slovakia in 1995, in Romania in 1996, inUkraine in 1998, in Serbia in 2002 This geographical expansion was accompanied by adevelopment in both the products and services offered.2004: Meteor Group joined TEMOT International, anorganization with an international market that specialises in buying auto parts.2006: Meteor Group implemented the concept of thepan-European garage Autofit of TEMOT Internationalin 4 of its markets. The same year, the founding members decided to entrust the management of theGroup to a new team.June 2007: Boaz Kolodner became General Manager and a new era began FUSION FOR EXPANSION1st April 2008: Trost (Eugen Trost GmbH & Co. KG),another member of TEMOT International, accountedfor over 50.1% of the Meteor Group capital, andplanned to acquire the remaining 49.9% of stocks by31 December 2009 at the latest.FRANKFURT 2008AN UNMISSABLE EVENTSince its début in 1971, Automechanika Frankfurthas developed into one of the world's most importantmeeting places for decision-makers in the automotive sector.The 2006 figures bear this out: 300,000 sqm of exhibition space, more than 4,500 exhibitors 80% ofwhom were from abroad, 160,000 visitors including40% from, in particular, France, Great Britain, EasternEurope, the Middle East and Asia.Running from 16th to 21st September, the 2008Automechanika Frankfurt will be exceptional in morethan one way. The Automechanika, which is heldevery 2 years, will be celebrating its 20th birthday thisyear. This year's theme is: "Global warming and itsconsequences for automotive professionals".The same standards of quality, the same integratedsystem of products and services The two companies share the same values and are initiating a policyof synergies. With this merger, Trost is committingto a strategic plan for long-term development andis therefore positioning itself as one of the mainEuropean players in auto parts.Taking into account its reputation in its markets,Meteor will keep its name, which is a synonym forquality, commitment, and proximity. The control ofoperations will remain in the hands of Boaz Kolodner,who fully intends to maintain this path of excellence:« For over 10 years, SNR has accompanied our company, which has only been in existence for 15 years.Today, the NTN-SNR Group remains one of our preferred suppliers because it is, notably, the world leader in original equipment wheel bearings andbecause more than ever, we are extremely attachedto the quality of the products we offer. »METEOR GROUP, KEY FIGURES: 66 outlets 1 OOO employees 85 million: forecast sales for 2008TROST, KEY FIGURES: 62 outlets 1 8OO employees 43O million: forecast sales for 2008 NTN-SNR GROUP ALONGSIDE OUR EQUALSFor the first time, the NTN-SNR Group stand will belocated in Hall 2 (stand B42), the main exhibition hall.The Group will thus take its rightful place among themajor bearing manufacturers. This is real recognition,as the presence of any new “entrant” in the main hallis subject to acceptance by the exhibitors already inplace.There'll be a lot to see on the NTN-SNR Groupstand: bearings and wheel kits, rollers and distributorkits, brake discs, thrust bearings and suspensionkits, compressor and A/C bearings, gear-boxbearings and clutch thrust bearings and so on. Andlively teams to talk to!To find out more:www.automechanika.comexhibitionN 1 I O’MAG
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 7O6 SPOTLIGHT ON THE MARKETAUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGYTHE ASB (ACTIVE SENSOR BEARING)SUCCESS STORYASB wheel bearingwith sensor-holder and sensor.ASB bearing with assemblyinstructions and protective cover.ASB IS A GROUNDBREAKING CONCEPTpatented by SNR, that provides precisemeasurement of wheel speeds. In a little over10 years, this mechatronics-based technologyhas become a reference for all the majorautomobile manufacturers worldwide.Better yet, its development, which is by nomeans over, has opened up a multitude of newpossibilities for the automobile world.ASB today is a mature technology thatis asserting itself as the new growth aftermarket.Let's take a closer look ASB : A WORLDWIDE SUCCESSToday, most new European vehicles are fitted withASB bearings. In Japan the use of these newbearings is becoming generalised. This worldwidesuccess is linked to 3 essential characteristics: ASB is a compact and economic solution thatgives entry level vehicles high performance equipment that up to now has mostly been reserved fortop of the range vehicles. ASB is a groundbreaking technology that procuresconsiderable progress in regard of automobilesecurity and comfort: ASB has, for example,simplified the implementation of hill start assist mechanisms. Because of the choice of an open standardstrategy, ASB is produced by bearing and sensormanufacturers across the world.(most new EuropeanExploded drawingof an ASB bearing.DID YOU SAY ASB ?ASB (Active Sensor Bearing)allows active measurement ofwheel speeds. The wheelbearing is fitted with a sealinggasket integrating a multipolarring that, in rotation, is capableof activating an adjacentactive sensor attached byclips. The sensor deliversa digital signal as soon asit starts rotating.O’MAG I N 1vehicles are fitted withASB bearings)ASB : A HIGH POTENTIAL INNOVATIONThe mechatronics concept of speed sensor bearingsis just the beginning. On the basis of this initialsuccess, NTN-SNR Group is also developing fullsystems. With ASB 2, both the speed and the position of the wheel can be measured. A third generation- ASB 3 – will enable the measurement of stressespassing through the wheel bearing. Other workallowing the integration of diagnostic functions isalready nearing completion. These developments aimto meet the needs of the railway sector (onboard axlebox diagnostics, see p.15), industry (monitoringof continuous process machines) and aeronautics(monitoring of helicopter tail rotors etc.).They will also be used ultimately by the automotivesector to procure a major advantage: autonomy. Theconcept of the stand-alone smart sensor is based ona microsystem capable of recovering energy(magnetic, vibratory, thermal etc.) dissipated by thebearing, of converting this energy into electricitywhich is then stored and supplied to the temperatureand vibration sensors or other functions. It will communicate data to a central system through innovativevery low energy consumption protocols.So wheel speed measurement is only the first stepon the innovation trail The immediate applicationsgenerated by ASB technology are already numerous: braking, steering, suspension and propulsion.ASB : IN THE AFTERMARKETParallel with these new developments, ASB isrevolutionising the automotive aftermarket. Now produced and fitted as standard original equipment,ASB is beginning to be generalised among distributors and the garages as an "original replacementpart".With more than 100 million ASB bearings manufactured, SNR has proved its capacity to contributeto automotive progress. Built on human values, yetresolutely oriented towards innovation, SNRsuccessfully combines cutting edge technologicalexpertise with imagination, all in the service of safety.Find out more:see “Mechatronics” article on page 14.
O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 125/07/0812:38Page 8GUEST O7MEETING WITH The Honda Racing F1 Team.NTN has been an honoredpartner since January 2005.What’s at stake Jenson Button, Rubens BarrichelloCLASSIFICATION ANDDRIVERS HONDA F12OOO5th place in champion ship with20 points - Jacques Villeneuveand Ricardo Zonta2OO16th place in champion ship with17 points - Jacques Villeneuveand Olivier Panis2OO28th place in champion ship with7 points - Jacques Villeneuve andOlivier PanisNTN HAS BEEN ACTIVE FOR MANY YEARSIN GLOBAL AUTO RACING, ESPECIALLY ASAN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE NASCARCRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE CASCAR, AND THE WSA/CSRASNOWCROSS CIRCUITS. WHEN HONDAMADE THE DECISION TO RE-ENTERFORMULA ONE, NTN SHARED ITSPASSION AND JOINED THE ADVENTURE.A LITTLE HISTORYIn December 1963, Honda entered Formula Onecompetition with its first F1 prototype, RA270,powered by an experimental 60 degree 1.5 literRA270E V12 engine.In 1965, Honda won its first victory with theRA272 at the Mexico Grand Prix.In 1968, Honda left Formula One racing, butreturned in 2000 as the engine supplier for theyoung British American Racing Team.In 2005, Honda bought out BAR to establish theHonda Racing F1 Team. Its return as a FormulaOne car manufacturer coincided with the fourtiethanniversary of its first victory!VALUES WE SHAREFrom the very start NTN immediately identifiedwith this new racing team: « high technology, precision, and speed are the fundamental FormulaOne values explains Kenji Okada, NTN Directorand Corporate General Manager at that time.These are the same values we promote in all ourproducts and services »Hence was born the Honda Racing F1 Team andNTN partnership, based on performance andinnovation. NTN brings its expertise, while itslogo and brand ride proudly on the front end ofthe Honda Racing F1 Team car.THE TECHNOLOGICALAND ECOLOGICAL STAKESFor 2008 the Honda Racing F1 Team is leadingthe way in global environmental protection activities through its earthdreams programme. Earthdreams is a global initiative that is supporting andempowering a range of environmental projectsfocusing o
Industry and Automotive Advancing on all fronts MARKET IN THE SPOTLIGHT Automotive a market for the future DESTINATION EUROPE NTN-SNR Group takes Europe by storm INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Mechatronics a new momentum O3 O8 14 mag [O] THE NTN-SNR GROUP PARTNERS' MAGAZINE ’ N 1 O.Mag SNR n 1-GB.qxd:Mise en page 1 25/07/08 12:38 Page 2
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