Schaeffler India, a leader in motion technology, has taken significant steps to combat counterfeit goods, ensuring the protection of customers and the industry from substandard and potentially dangerous fake bearings and components. In partnership with local authorities, Schaeffler’s Brand Protection team has carried out numerous legal actions, including successful raids in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, resulting in the confiscation of counterfeit items falsely branded with Schaeffler’s FAG, INA, and LuK names.
Counterfeit products not only compromise product quality and operational safety but also threaten customer confidence. Schaeffler is strengthening its vigilance and enforcement strategies, collaborating closely with law enforcement to disrupt unauthorized supply chains dealing in counterfeit Schaeffler products.
Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & CEO of Schaeffler India, emphasized, “At Schaeffler, our commitment to quality and reliability is unwavering. Counterfeit products undermine safety, degrade performance, and erode industry trust. We are dedicated to eradicating counterfeit goods through robust legal actions, awareness campaigns, and by equipping customers with the tools to distinguish authentic Schaeffler products.”
Schaeffler India urges its customers and business partners to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of products before making any purchase. With counterfeit products posing significant risks, it is essential to ensure that the items you buy are genuine and reliable. To help with this, Schaeffler provides several ways for customers to confirm the authenticity of their products.
One of the most effective ways to verify a Schaeffler product is through Unique Labeling & Code Verification. Each product features a unique identification code and a 2D barcode on its packaging. Customers can easily verify the authenticity of the product by using the Schaeffler OriginCheck App, which provides a quick and reliable check. This tool helps safeguard against counterfeit items in the market.
In addition to labeling, customers should pay attention to Branding Accuracy. Genuine Schaeffler products will display precise branding elements such as the correct logo, font, and laser-etched product details. Furthermore, to ensure product authenticity, always purchase Schaeffler products through Authorized Distribution Channels. Buying from approved distributors guarantees that the products are genuine, providing you with the reliability and quality that Schaeffler is known for.
Schaeffler is dedicated to protecting customers from the serious risks associated with counterfeit products, which can lead to unexpected downtime, increased maintenance costs, and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Schaeffler remains vigilant in its efforts against trademark infringement and counterfeiting, reinforcing the trust customers place in genuine motion technology solutions.
For added security, Schaeffler recommends using the Schaeffler OriginCheck app (iOS | Android) to easily authenticate products. Schaeffler India will continue working alongside authorities and industry partners to enhance anti-counterfeit measures and educate customers on how to identify authentic products.
