History of The Timken Company
For more than 100 years, Timken has focused on value creation for diverse industries and market segments. We deliver a variety of friction management and power transmission solutions for applications ranging from aircraft and automobiles to mining equipment and medical instruments. Weve grown considerably since our founding in 1899, but solving customer problems is still at the core of our business, just like it was when founder Henry Timken patented a tapered roller bearing design that made life easier for freight wagon operators and their mules.
Technology and engineering
Nine technology and engineering centers located in North Canton, OH; Bangalore, India; Colmar, France; Lebanon and Keene, NH; Manchester, CT; Mesa, AZ; Ploiesti, Romania
Quality
As of 2009, Timken’s plants and distribution centers received 100 quality certifications under ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, M-1003, OHSAS18001 and other quality certifications
Environmental
As of 2009, 27 plants were ISO certified.
Joint Ventures
Advanced Green Components, LLC – Winchester, KY, U.S.A.
CoLinx, LLC – Greenville, SC, U.S.A. (PTplace.com)
Endorsia.com International AB – Gothenberg, Sweden
Friction Management Services, LLC – Medina, OH, U.S.A.
Industria Cuscinetti S.p.A (ICSA) – Turin, Italy
International Components Supply Limitada – Sao Paulo, Brazil
S.E. SETCO Service Co. – Norcross, GA, U.S.A.