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Schaeffler India Showcases Innovative Industrial Solutions at IREE 2025

2025-10-15

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, will showcase its latest portfolio of advanced bearing solutions and industrial innovations for the railway sector at the 15th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025. The exhibition will be held from October 15–17, 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Visitors can experience Schaeffler’s solutions at Hall – 3, Booth – 3.30.

Through its participation, Schaeffler India as a trusted technology partner, aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian railway market, highlighting its localization efforts in alignment with the Government of India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision, and engage with key stakeholders to support the nation’s expanding rail infrastructure.

The booth will feature Schaeffler’s wide range of cutting-edge railway and industrial solutions, including:

TAROL Bearings: Compact, ready-to-mount tapered roller bearing units for railway axle boxes, ensuring durability and reduced maintenance.
CRU Bearings: Cylindrical Roller Bearing Unit for Locomotive Axle offering high reliability and simplified installation.
Current Insulated Bearings: Bearings with special coatings to prevent electrical damage, widely used in motors and generators.
Housings: Robust bearing housings to support the bearings adequately and offering longer service life.
Lubrication Greases: Specialized greases that reduce friction, protect against wear and extend service intervals.
Class C/D/K Seals: Advanced sealing solutions for effective contamination protection.
Condition Monitoring Display Kit: Advanced condition monitoring solutions for bearings, aiding predictive maintenance.

The booth will also see the presence of senior global and Indian leadership, including Dr. Michael Holzapfel – Global Sector Lead Rail Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler and Mr. Seshan Iyer – President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India.

Speaking about Schaeffler’s participation, Harsha Kadam, CEO & Managing Director, Schaeffler India, said: “Schaeffler is proud to be a trusted partner for the rail sector worldwide. With expanded manufacturing and condition monitoring capabilities in India, we are positioned to support the evolving needs of operators and OEMs in one of the most dynamic rail markets globally.”

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India, added: “Railways continue to be a critical growth driver in India’s infrastructure development. At Schaeffler, we are proud to contribute with advanced, localized, and future-ready solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and safety. Our participation at IREE 2025 reflects our commitment to supporting India’s vision of building world-class rail networks powered by innovation and technology.”

Schaeffler India has been continuously investing in strengthening its capabilities for the railway sector. Recently, the company commissioned a state-of-the-art TAROL heat treatment facility at its Maneja Plant, developed to meet the evolving requirements of the rail industry and contribute to India’s infrastructure ambitions.