Community

Timken and the LeBron James Family Foundation are teaming up to ignite passion for STEM careers among primary schoolers at the basketball superstar’s public school. Learn more about the collaboration which is part of Timken’s global effort to invest in philanthropic programs, volunteer work and STEM education initiatives.

Over the years, Timken’s longstanding partnerships with United Way and Habitat for Humanity have inspired associates around the world to reach out in times of crisis and take the lead in their communities. 2020 was no exception.

In communities around the world, Timken employees make real, lasting impact in these areas by addressing the unique challenges of their areas. Timken India Managing Director Sanjay Koul shares how his team adapts the company’s global community commitment to help local neighborhoods thrive.

From products to processes, Timken is reducing the environmental footprint of its own operations and those of its customers. Managers Jamie Milobar and Kim Rudy explain their passion for driving down single-use plastics throughout the Timken supply chain.

Being “constantly curious” is what drives learning and innovation. It also has a ripple effect. Chairman of the Board John Timken shares how educating the next generation has a positive impact on advancing technology, business and our communities.

Timken invests in communities, takes care of the environment, treats people with dignity and respect, and takes pride in doing business right. CEO Rich Kyle explains.

Over the decades, Timken built a culture that embraces ethical, sustainable, common-sense business practices. In 2018, leaders formalized the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility.

At Timken, every role matters—from the shop floor to the leadership team. Lance Kelly, plant manager in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, talks about what it feels like to get up every day and make essential products that keep the world in motion.

The Timken Global Scholar program awards $540,000 each year to the children of Timken associates. We interviewed three of the 2019 winners. Amanda Beck (shown here) is the 2020 Henry Timken scholarship winner.

Everything we do depends on water. As the U.S. works to restore natural habitats and water quality in the Florida Everglades, Philadelphia Gear drives by Timken help pump fresh water back into this massive wetland.

Timken engineers Vikram Bedekar and Rohit Voothaluru talk about their research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the cutting-edge work they do every day.

To support space applications, Timken bearings must meet exacting standards and withstand extreme environments.