Hillhead 2026: NTN Europe looks forward to meeting key players in the mining and quarrying sectors

<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20260824/1787542743137718.png" title="1787542743137718.png" alt="1.png"/></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NTN Europe will be taking part in the Hillhead trade fair in the UK, this is the leading European event dedicated to the mining and quarrying sectors. A must-attend event for industry professionals, Hillhead stands out for its unique format: the exhibition takes place directly in a quarry, bringing visitors as close as possible to real-world conditions. An ideal setting to showcase NTN Europe’s solutions designed for the most demanding environments, chat with our teams, take part in product demonstrations and discover Rob’s universe, maintenance management in a quarry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come and discover NTN Europe’s latest innovations At stands PB10 and RD10, visitors will be able to discover NTN Europe’s expertise and its range dedicated to quarry applications under the SNR brand: the EF 800 bearing , the AGR seal, the SNC bearing, the Heavy Duty and VIB/VIB 400 lubrication solutions, the SNR SmartTemp installation tool .... as well as the latest innovations. At this year’s event, two innovations will take centre stage:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SNR brand ROX : the flagship launch of the year for conveyors This new-generation spherical roller bearing has been designed to withstand the extreme conditions of mines and quarries.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ROX combines robustness, reliability and reduced maintenance. It offers a service more than twice longer bearing life than a standard bearing, a reduction in relubrication of over 50% and is 100% compatible with premium standard bearings. These benefits are due to its enhanced protection against the ingress of contaminants, thanks to its two metal deflectors. Its nitrided cage, also makes it more resistant to vibrations and shocks, whilst remaining easy to install thanks to its compliance with the ISO standard. With ROX, an innovative solution unique in the world, NTN Europe offers a practical solution to the challenges of equipment durability in mines and quarries.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SNR brand MagicSleeve: an innovation to simplify maintenance</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This innovation will be previewed at the Hillhead exhibition. MagicSleeve is a unique, patented system that allows for quick and easy removal without the need for tools such as a hammer, grinder or blowtorch. The sleeve enables:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- 80% faster bearing removal (5 minutes instead of 25 minutes with a standard tool)&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Ease of use: simply removed using a standard spanner&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- A 20% reduction in conveyor maintenance time</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">With its presence at Hillhead 2026, NTN Europe confirms its commitment to supporting mining and quarrying professionals with solutions designed to improve equipment reliability, extend service life and reduce machine downtime. The exhibition will be an opportunity to discover these innovations in real-world conditions, and also to chat with the NTN Europe teams at the stand!</span></p><p><br/></p>