Schaeffler India maintains strong anti-counterfeit measures

2025-11-21 | Pune

• Schaeffler India maintains commitment to quality and safety through strong anti-counterfeit measures to protect its customers against risk of counterfeit products.
• Raids conducted across key locations in Delhi in collaboration with local authorities.

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has intensified its efforts to eliminate counterfeit products from the market, safeguarding customers and the industry from substandard and potentially harmful fake bearings and components. In collaboration with local authorities, Schaeffler Brand Protection team conducted major enforcement operations with active assistance of local authorities on 4th and 7th November, 2025.

Counterfeit products pose serious risks to operational safety, product performance, and customer trust. To combat this menace, Schaeffler has reinforced its vigilance and enforcement mechanisms, working closely with law enforcement agencies to track and dismantle unauthorized supply chains dealing in fake Schaeffler products.

The coordinated raid targeted five locations — three wholesale outlets supplying across India, in the Kashmiri Gate area, along with two other locations of a supplier having storage units in Priyadarshani Vihar and Old Gupta Colony, Delhi. The team seized thousands of counterfeit FAG wheel bearings and other FAG ball bearings along with fake packaging materials. The enforcement team, comprising police officials and representatives from Schaeffler, effectively identified the counterfeit materials.

Schaeffler India urges customers and partners to remain vigilant and check for authenticity before purchasing. Here are key measures to identify a genuine Schaeffler product:

• 1. Unique Labelling & Code Verification – Schaeffler products feature a unique identification code and a two-dimensional barcode on the packaging. Customers can verify authenticity using the Schaeffler OriginCheck App.
• 2. Branding Details – Genuine Schaeffler products come with precise branding, including the correct logo, font, and laser-marked product details.
• 3. Authorized Distribution Channels – Customers are encouraged to purchase only from trusted sources which are the Schaeffler-authorized distributors to ensure the authenticity of the products.

Beyond Profiteering

Schaeffler is committed to protecting customers from the risks of counterfeit products, which can lead to unplanned downtimes, higher maintenance costs, and supply chain inefficiencies. As part of our ongoing enforcement efforts, we continue to take action against trademark misuse and counterfeiting in India, reinforcing trust in genuine motion technology solutions.

To safeguard your operations, we urge the use of the Schaeffler OriginCheck app (iOS | Android) for quick authentication of Schaeffler products. Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. For any concerns about counterfeit products, contact piracy@schaeffler.com

As part of its ongoing commitment, Schaeffler India will continue to work with authorities and industry stakeholders to strengthen anti-counterfeit enforcement and raise awareness among customers

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion.

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 120,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.

Schaeffler India Limited

Schaeffler India brings a 75-year global legacy of innovation in motion technology to the Indian market, offering precision engineering solutions. As a trusted partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle, Schaeffler offers innovative technologies, products, and solutions for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies. With four manufacturing plants in India (Pune, Savli, Maneja, and Hosur), three R&D centers, eight sales offices, and a strong industrial and automotive aftermarket network, Schaeffler India ensures nationwide accessibility of products and solutions to its customers.

With renowned product brands and a comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem by means of eight motion families: from bearing solutions and linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services, Schaeffler is committed to partnering with its customers across segments for their engineering and motion technology needs. With its presence in India for over 60 years and with a dedicated workforce of over 3,000 employees Schaeffler is a leading motion technology company in India. Explore more - www.schaeffler.co.in