Community

Through its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Timken continues its legacy of giving back by helping build safe, stable housing for families in need. Each year, employees volunteer thousands of hours to support home builds in communities around the world.

Timken invests in efficiency initiatives that elevate sustainability in its global manufacturing facilities and local communities. From onsite renewable energy to waste reduction projects, the company’s cross functional teams collaborate on critical solutions that save energy, reduce emissions and waste, and help build a more efficient future.

Timken’s Operations Development Program (ODP) is an accelerated training program that prepares promising young recruits to take on plant leadership positions. Tim Graham, VP of Operations, and Hannah Smith, ODP graduate and Asheboro plant manager, talk about what makes ODP successful, and how the program helps Timken customers and employees stay ahead of the curve.

Everyone deserves a safe, healthy work environment. For us, it’s a non-negotiable priority. Everyone, every day, plays a role in making sure we all go home as healthy as when we arrived.

We support STEM education and basic needs in the communities where we operate, empowering local employees to make decisions about where those investments are made.

Trip Kern spends his days making sure new Timken sales engineers have the knowledge and expertise to add value to customer interactions. Kern reflects on his 35-year career with Timken, and the promise of the next generation.

Manufacturing companies in the United States are in need of skilled workers. Carolyn Lee, president and executive director of the Manufacturing Institute (MI), talks about how the gender gap contributes to the problem, and how MI and Timken are working together to attract more women to manufacturing careers and support their professional growth.

Rollon engineers help students at Polytechnic University of Milan build award-winning rockets for the Portuguese Space Agency’s annual European Rocketry Challenge.

Timken stands out for its continued, sustained investments in its product lines, facilities, and employees. Bernie Ulmer, general manager of process design and development, talks about leading teams who are building technically advanced Timken production lines around the world.

From ensuring quality and safety in pharmaceutical treatments to developing more sustainable products, three generations of Timken Global Scholars are contributing to a more resilient world.

Angel Olivas, manager of ethics, compliance and global data privacy, talks about protecting and advancing Timken’s reputation as one of the most ethical companies in the world — and what it means for the company, Timken employees and the industry.

Timken global facilities use co-bots, autonomous guided vehicles and other automation to elevate efficiency, safety and sustainability. Bill Kelleher, director of operational excellence, explains.

Timken is making progress to achieving its 2030 emissions goals — enhancing overall sustainability in its global operations.

Nicole Morrett, senior manager of talent, learning and development, talks about the holistic nature of her work — and the role Timken’s culture and values play in maintaining a high-performing workforce.

Few people get to do work they enjoy while building a more efficient world for the next generation in the process. Christine (Chriss) Scott talks about her work in EHS — driving efficiencies that advance the health of associates, the company and the planet.

Timken uses engineering and systems thinking in its own operations to build a more efficient and sustainable world for future generations. Timken’s manager of EHS systems in Poland explains how the plant uses air compressors to simultaneously manufacture products, heat buildings and reduce emissions.

New video motion capture technology enables Timken teams around the world to assess ergonomic risks more efficiently. Bob Scott, Timken’s safety & ergonomics specialist, talks about this innovative technology.

In Keene, N.H., Timken employees manufacture some of the world’s most precise bearings and sensor products to enable safe and efficient flight, space exploration, global communication and medical procedures. Their attention to detail carries over into how they care for their local community. Marcus Owens, plant manager, explains.

Great Lakes Science Center President & CEO Kirsten Ellenbogen and Timken Application Engineer Joanna Hallisy talk about how Timken and the Science Center work together to make STEM come alive for a diverse population of students.

From commercial jets to rescue helicopters, Bii, considered the founder of the modern-day reconditioning process for turbine jet and other critical-use turbine engine bearings, keeps pilots flying and passengers safe with Earth-conscious reconditioned bearings.

Employee resource groups (ERGs) help make sure all employees, including women, young professionals, multicultural communities, employees of color, LGBTQ+ team members and veterans, thrive at Timken. We queried ERG leaders around the world about what’s happening in 2023.

Timken invests in STEM education for underrepresented students globally, collaborating with leaders like Darlene Walker, STEM engagement director at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. She shares how authentic STEM learning experiences create more diverse, knowledgeable and prepared problem solvers for the future.

Through ongoing training, Timken passes 120+ years of technical bearing knowledge on to its new engineers. Here’s how the training benefits customers worldwide.

Timken facilities reduce, reuse, recycle and invest for a more sustainable world. Thomas Simon, plant manager, explains how the company’s newest Groeneveld-BEKA facility in Wannberg, Germany, operates with 100% renewable energy, contributing to the company’s global sustainability goals

In 2020, “wind turbine technician” was the fastest growing job in the Unites States. It’s not an easy occupation, but the work is critical, the impact significant. Nathan Glessner, business manager for H&N Wind Power Systems by Timken talks about training, safety, and the dedication his H&N team demonstrates daily to keep the power on for millions of Americans.

Mechanically minded students get hands-on training and real-world experience through Timken apprenticeship programs worldwide. Randy Kiko, prototype manager and former apprentice, explains.

What Timken knows and makes is crucial for a world that works. Sometimes, it’s personal. Sales Director Gayle Quinlan shares how her work in water management prevents flooding for millions in her own hometown.

Investing in the next generation improves everyone’s shared future. Timken ignites the spark for engineering in many young people considering future STEM careers. Here’s how.

In an era of climate volatility, it becomes increasingly important to upgrade infrastructure and make cities more efficient and resilient. Mike D’Angelo, U.S. national sales manager for Timken Power Systems, talks about the important work of ensuring uninterrupted potable water supplies to populations in need.

Adrienne Aquino, research and development advancement manager at Timken, discusses Timken’s Innovation Spotlight Program — an annual award initiative for achievements “behind the scenes” of R&D — and the perspective the 20-year company veteran brings to her new role.

Andreea Raghina, HR manager at Timken, talks about Manufacturing Academy, two weeks of training that brings associates together from all over the world.

Timken’s Employee Resource Groups help nurture an inclusive environment where a sense of belonging and understanding encourages cooperation and collaboration. VP of HR Natasha Pollock and ARG members talk about how diverse perspectives support the company’s ability to solve tough customer problems.

Aerial firefighters rely on Timken bearing-equipped helicopters to save lives, protect property and preserve the environment. Matt Carl, application engineering specialist, shares how we contribute — and why it’s rewarding work.

From COVID to chickenpox, vaccines must be kept cold so they remain safe and viable for patients. Timken helps vaccine producers optimize temperatures from the very beginning where the cold chain begins — in manufacturing.

Wind energy capacity in China is at an all-time high, thanks to the evolution of offshore and onshore wind turbines. Andy Zhou talks about what it’s like to be a service engineer manager in China.

Electric vehicles are evolving fast, with Timken teams collaborating to meet aggressive timelines. Ryan Fernandes talks about the solutions the company is engineering for EV — and the inspiration and challenge of meeting requirements that help preserve the natural world for the next generation.

Timken solutions make large-scale food production efficient for companies and safe for consumers. Senior Application Engineering Specialist Steve Boyd shares how Timken helps feed the world — and what makes the work so gratifying.

Every day, Timken engineering co-op students work with managers and mentors to solve important customer problems. In the process, they learn more about themselves and about what an engineering career can look like. Natasha Pollock, VP of HR, talks about the importance of co-ops for the company and the world.

Timken is investing US$75 million in renewable energy in 2021, with a significant portion of that investment going to its bearing plant in Xiangtan, China. General Manager Wei Wang talks about the importance of Xiangtan to Timken’s wind energy strategy—and what makes the facility stand out.

Whether growing a business or helping employees pursue their career goals, Timken leverages the technical expertise and diversity of its people to move everyone forward. Two leaders with a combined Timken tenure of 55 years reveal how the company’s collaborative culture creates opportunities for career growth on a global scale.

Teamwork. It’s a value that is deeply rooted in the Timken community. And it’s demonstrated each day by employees collaborating across regions and areas of expertise to solve customer problems. Here’s just one example of how our people flawlessly worked together to rapidly restore productivity for a customer serving the essential energy industry.

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.