About

Three decades ago SWC Germany was established by a luminary in the field of High Temperature Bearings.

To serve customers in the Asia Pacific area more efficiently, SWC Thailand was established in 2013 - likewise with an expert who looked back on a successful career in Zuellig as head of the Technical Division which included representing FAG in Thailand: the late Walter Hoehn.

Late 2018 saw the entry of an additional shareholder (BTC Engineering) a developer and manufacturer of solution-based bearing products & components also based in Germany. The new partner strengthened the financial basis, provided additional distribution networks, exciting new products, and strengthened management.

PHILOSOPHY

SMALL AND BEAUTIFUL

Since the beginning, the SWC Group highly values quality in every aspect, wether it is the quality of the manufactured products, the consulting service or the processes inside the family-run companies. Thereby one objective is paramount for us since more than 25 years:

— Added value for our customers.

The internal structure of our group and the strategic partnerships with suppliers and distributors all over the world enable us to minimize overhead costs and keep distances short without compromising quality.

The outstanding concept of component stocking results into a maximum of flexibility and short manufacturing times for catalogue products. We also offer several delivery options to reduce the leading times to a minimum if necessary.

— Your benefits at a glance

  • Individually customized solutions
  • Special lubrications
  • Maximum flexibility
  • Short manufacturing and delivery times
  • Excellent quality at attractive prices
  • No minimum order quantities for catalogue items
  • Optional express and over-night delivery
  • Certification according to ISO 9001:2015
THE SWC GROUP

SWC aroses in 1994 out of the company FAG Kugelfischer in Schweinfurt.

Today, the SWC Group consists of two companies in order to meet the extensive requirements and expectations of customers on various markets:

SWC WÄLZLAGERFABRIKATION SW GMBH

The company and brand SWC were founded in 1994 after FAG Schweinfurt decided to outsource the high-temperature bearing section.
The long-standing experience of the founder Franz Pfennig in the field of high-temperature bearings and bearings lubricated with special grease became a trademark of the family run company.

Since 2000, SWC products are manufactured in the company's production facility and warehouse in Niederwerrn near Schweinfurt. The location in Germany is also approved as a training organization.

With the foundation of the affiliated company SWC Bearings Technology Co., Ltd. in 2013, the global market presence could be increased significantly.
SWC Wälzlagerfabrikation SW GmbH is responsible for the markets in Europe, North and South America as well as selected key accounts.

— Management

FRANZ PFENNIG

Franz Pfennig, born in 1951, was trained as a technician for machine tools in Würzburg.
From 1978 to 1994 he worked for FAG Kugelfischer as a consulting engineer in the fields of high temperature bearings and compressors.
After FAG 1993/1994 decided to outsource the division of high temperature bearings because of a restructuring process, Franz Pfennig took the opportunity and set up his own business.
He has been managing director of SWC Wälzlagerfabrikation SW GmbH since 1994.

THOMAS PFENNIG.

Thomas Pfennig, born in 1984, studied media economics at the Technical University of Ilmenau, where he received his master of science degree. Between October 2008 and May 2013, he worked in various functions within the company.
Thomas Pfennig - alongside his father - has held the position of managing director at SWC Wälzlagerfabrikation SW GmbH since 2013.

SWC BEARINGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

SWC Bearings Technology Co., Ltd. is an affiliated company of SWC Wälzlagerfabrikation SW GmbH and is based near Bangkok in Thailand. The company was established in January 2013 and after six months construction and interior decoration, we were able to celebrate the official opening of our warehouse and production facility in July 2013.
SWC Bearings Technology Co., Ltd. is responsible for the markets in Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East as well as selected key accounts.

— Management

WALTER HOEHN

Walter Hoehn graduated in Switzerland with a bachelor's degree in business administrations in 1971.
He has been in the bearings business in Thailand since 1978, where he held several senior management positions in international companies, primarily engaged in the power transmission business, which obviously includes all types of ball and roller bearings.
With the formation of our company in Thailand, Walter Hoehn was appointed as a director with overall responsibility of the company operations.

NALINTHIP PHAKANONT

Miss Nalinthip Phakanont received her bachelor's degree in marketing in 2001. After graduation she worked in several executive positions in manufacturing of jewelry for export,
and for companies in the import and export logistic business.
Since 2008, Miss Nalinthip was involved in the sales and marketing of SWC Bearings and she was appointed Managing Director in January 2013.