Schaeffler (UK) Ltd · Great Britain

 
 
 
 
History

from 2001

 
 

2001

INA Schaeffler KG takes over FAG Kugelfischer AG.
INA UK wins Varian Medical Supplies Supplier of the Year Platinum Award and Caterpillar Quality Improvement Award.
INA Bearing Company Ltd wins JCB's 'Supplier of the Year' Award.

 

2002

INA UK wins Varian Medical Supplies Supplier of the Year Platinum Award.

 

2003

INA UK wins Varian Medical Systems Supplier of the Year Platinum Award.
Llanelli wins People Development Company of the Year Award.
Llanelli is a finalist in the CIPD awards.
INA UK is a finalist in the National Business Awards.

 

2004

INA Llanelli receives a special Commendation from CIPD.
INA Llanelli is a Regional Winner in the National Training Awards.
May - FAG Telford moves to Minworth Offices.

 

2005

INA Llanelli receives the Best Improvement of a Lead Company Award from Accelerate Wales.
26th October - INA UK celebrates its Golden Jubilee.
December - INA Bearing Company Ltd and FAG Sales (Europe) Ltd become a legal entity.

 

2006

1st January - Schaeffler (UK) Ltd begins trading.
Schaeffler UK is awarded Nissan Quality Award.
Schaeffler (UK) receives Varian Medical Systems Platinum Award of the year for the sixth time.
Schaeffler wins coveted 'Education, Skills and Leadership' award from the Confederation of British Industry for outstanding achievements in people management practice.

 
Schaeffler (UK) is awarded a 'Supplier of the Year' award from Varian Medical Systems for the seventh successive year, for consistent high quality and service.

2007

Schaeffler (UK) is awarded a 'Supplier of the Year' award from Varian Medical Systems for the seventh successive year, for consistent high quality and service.

 

2008

Schaeffler UK's manufacturing plant in Llanelli wins the Manufacturing Prize at the Wales Quality Award Ceremony.

 

2009

Schaeffler UK’s manufacturing plant in Llanelli wins a Wales Quality Award for Sustainability.
Schaeffler UK's Plant Director, Roger Evans, is awarded an MBE for his services to the Engineering Industry in Wales.
More than 300 FAG spherical roller bearings from Schaeffler UK are selected to support a new retractable roof at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

 

2010

Schaeffler UK joins the Welsh Automotive Forum's Low Carbon Vehicle Cluster
Schaeffler UK's manufacturing plant in Llanelli is awarded a Wales Training Award for Partnership and Collaboration in recognition of the company's excellence in training, people development and organisational change.
After more than 10 years of operation, FAG spherical roller bearings from The Schaeffler Group are continuing to ensure that the London Eye keeps turning safely and reliably.
Schaeffler UK's manufacturing plant in Llanelli receives a Wales Quality Award for Sustainability in recognition of the plant's ongoing commitment to sustainability and improvement.

 

2011

Schaeffler UK invests in new coating and deep drawing technology in the Llanelli manufacturing plant.