At Timken we recognize that the talent and commitment of our associates is critical to our success. Our neighbors also rely on our associates to help strengthen the communities where we live and work. Around the world, associates dedicate their time to the community, whether volunteering in a classroom to encourage young students or serving on an advisory board to help steer a local agency toward success.

Timken thrives because of the teamwork of our associates. Company-sponsored volunteer programs help foster this teamwork, while doing good for our communities. 

Local teams determine the events Timken sponsors each year. Recent examples include:

• Cleaning up public areas during our annual United Way Day of Caring
• Working with community members to construct houses with Habitat for Humanity
• Delivering meals to homebound individuals through Meals on Wheels
• Organizing a community’s Relay for Life event to support the American Cancer Society

Community Leadership

We recognize that a strong community is vital to the success of our company — from our corporate headquarters in Canton, Ohio, to our plant communities in Ploiesti, Romania; Gaffney, South Carolina; Jamshedpur, India and other locations around the world. Each community relies on non-profit agencies to keep it strong, and Timken is dedicated to supporting associates as they take on leadership roles in these agencies. Non-profit agencies benefit by having a diverse board of advisors, including representatives from the business community who can apply their professional experiences and skills to address community issues. Timken benefits when these associates develop and practice leadership skills that they can use in their professional roles.