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SNR

NTN Corporation

  • Headquarters

  • 1-3-17, Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0003, Japan
France

  • Established time

  • 1918

  • Number of employees

  • 10000+

  • Products

  • Bearings

History and Development of SNR

  • Founding: SNR was founded in 1916 by Swiss blacksmith Jacques Schmidt in the town of Annecy, France.
  • Early years: The first bearings produced bore the mark SRO.
  • After World War II: The heavily damaged factory was acquired by the French automotive manufacturer Renault. After reconstruction, the company was renamed SNR (Société Nouvelle de Roulements), meaning "New Bearing Company."
  • Development: In the following years, the company experienced rapid growth alongside France's industry, especially in the automotive sector, where SNR bearings were widely used.
  • Modern day: In 2008, the SNR brand was acquired by the Japanese company NTN Corporation. The new structure was named NTN-SNR and became one of the leading bearing manufacturers in the world.