The Timken Company

We are The Timken Company, a global leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products. For over 125 years, we've been driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to solving our customers' most challenging problems. Our journey began in 1899 when Henry Timken, a carriage maker in St. Louis, Missouri, patented an improved tapered roller bearing. He recognized that heavy freight wagons struggled with sharp turns and envisioned a bearing design that could handle both radial (weight) and thrust (cornering force) loads. This invention not only made wagons run more smoothly, reducing repair costs and even the number of mules needed to pull them, but it also laid the foundation for our global enterprise that keeps the world in motion today.

Our core values revolve around a clear vision, a strong industrial focus, advanced processes, and continuous global growth. We've dramatically expanded our product portfolio beyond tapered roller bearings through ongoing innovation and strategic acquisitions. Today, our offerings include a wide array of engineered bearings such as spherical, cylindrical, ball, and housed unit bearings, alongside a comprehensive suite of industrial motion products like gear drives, automated lubrication systems, belts, chains, couplings, and linear motion products. We also provide a spectrum of powertrain rebuild and repair services. Our expertise in metallurgy, tribology, and mechanical systems allows us to enhance the reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment across diverse markets, including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and rail. We operate globally from 45 countries, with over 19,000 dedicated employees who share our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success. We are proud of our legacy and excited about the future as we continue to develop next-generation products and solutions that move global industries forward, making the world more efficient and reliable.