The Timken Company

The Timken Company is a global manufacturer of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, U.S.. Its mission is to engineer products that keep the world in motion, developing solutions that enhance the reliability and efficiency of global industries.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by engineered bearings, including tapered roller bearings, ball, cylindrical, housed, plain, precision, spherical, and thrust bearings. Beyond bearings, Timken offers a range of industrial motion products such as gear drives, automated lubrication systems, belts, chain, couplings, linear motion products, and industrial clutches and brakes. These products and associated services, including powertrain rebuild and repair, cater to diverse market segments like railroading, renewable energy, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, and commercial vehicles.

The Timken Company reported $4.6 billion in sales in 2025 and operates in 45 countries with over 19,000 employees globally. Lucian Boldea serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer, having joined the company in 2025. Recent strategic moves include the agreement to sell its belts business to Gates Industrial Corporation, expected to close in Q3 2026, as part of an 80/20 portfolio strategy aimed at improving adjusted EBITDA margins in its Industrial Motion segment. The company has also been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 15th time.