tk accelis signs 10-year strategic agreement with SKF to strengthen steel supply chain across France and the UK

tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions has signed a new 10-year long-term agreement with SKF for the supply of steel bar products across France and the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions will manage the supply of steel bar materials supporting SKF's manufacturing operations, delivering secure, reliable and efficient material availability through an integrated supply chain approach.

The contract forms part of tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions' Global Control Tower offering, a comprehensive, technology-enabled solution that combines strategic materials sourcing, supply chain management, logistics, inventory optimization and digital visibility. Designed to help manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global supply chains, the Global Control Tower provides end-to-end transparency, predictive planning and proactive risk management while supporting the availability of materials where and when customers need them.

By integrating materials supply with advanced supply chain management capabilities, tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions will support SKF in enhancing operational resilience, improving inventory performance and increasing supply chain efficiency across its operations in France and the UK.

François Pillavoine, Chief Sales Officer at tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions France, said:

"This long-term agreement demonstrates the trust SKF has placed in tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions as a strategic supply chain partner. We look forward to continuing our partnership with SKF over the next decade and supporting their long-term manufacturing ambitions."

Ivan Bourgeois, Aerospace Purchasing Manager Europe at SKF, added:

"This long-term agreement with tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions represents an important step in supporting our continued growth across France and the UK. Having a trusted partner with deep materials expertise and a resilient global supply network enables us to enhance operational efficiency, improve supply continuity and respond with greater agility to evolving market demands.”

The agreement reflects the growing demand for strategic partnerships that extend beyond traditional materials distribution, enabling manufacturers to build more agile, data-driven and resilient supply chains capable of responding to changing market conditions.