State-of-the-art plant will manufacture in-demand Timken®
spherical and cylindrical roller bearings
BHARUCH, Gujarat, April 11,
2025 — Timken India
Limited, a leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today celebrated
the expansion of its bearing manufacturing capabilities in Bharuch, Gujarat. Andreas
Roellgen, executive vice president and president of Engineered Bearings and Sanjay
Koul, president - India and South-East Asia and chairman – Timken India Ltd.,
joined other Timken officials, key customers and suppliers to commemorate the
event.
“This is an exciting time
for Timken,” Roellgen said. “As we continue to accelerate profitable growth in
attractive markets with innovative products, the expansion of our world-class
manufacturing facility in Bharuch will help increase the value and service we
provide to customers in the region and around the world.”
The
expansion is adjacent to Timken’s existing manufacturing facility in Bharuch
and will cater to growing demand for the company’s spherical
roller bearings (SRBs), cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs) and related
products.
"This
marks an important milestone in the company's continued expansion in India."
Koul said. "We are now able to manufacture Timken CRBs and SRBs locally,
which will bring us closer to our customers while boosting our speed to
market."
The
plant was engineered with sustainability at its core with solar rooftop panels,
zero liquid discharge, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient heating,
ventilation, air conditioning and lighting, electric material handling
equipment and more than 900 trees planted on site. The 55,465-square-meter
facility features state-of-the-art, fully automated and seamlessly connected
grinding machines along with advanced superfinishing equipment, helping to ensure
precision and efficiency at every stage of production.
About Timken
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader in
engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of
next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years,
Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create
customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. Timken
posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs approximately 19,000
people globally, operating from 45 countries.