Timken have truely become one of the worlds giants in terms of bearing manufacturers. With over 100 years of experience and growth and started by a German farm boy who set sail for New Orleans in 1838, The Timken name has become synonymous with experience and expertise across vertually every application type the world has seen. With the recent aquisition of the Torrington group, Timken's far reaching grip has strengthened its domination in many of todays bearing markets.