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Our unique and storied history is filled with technical achievements, dedicated associates and a commitment to satisfying customers. Behind every belt is a team that takes pride in all that we do. Our associates and our products keep industry in motion and make the world more productive.

History

1921

First raw edge v-belt is developed

1926

First raw edge cog-belt is introduced

1957

Arched cross section v-belts for agricultural applications are introduced

1959

New belt manufacturing plant opens in Springfield, Missouri

1967

New technical center opens in Springfield, Missouri

1986

New belt manufacturing plant opens in Fort Scott, Kansas

1988

The revolutionary Ultimax snowmobile belt is introduced

1994

RPP Panther synchronous belts are introduced

1995

Super II classical v-belt line is introduced

2001

Carlisle Companies acquires Dayco Industrial Power Transmission business and Carlisle brand belts are introduced

2003

Tension-Finder tensioning tool, wins Product of the Year

2005

Ultimax ATV/UTV drive belts and Ultimax XS snowmobile belts are introduced

2014

Belts made of EPDM are introduced

2015

Timken acquires the Carlisle belts business

2015

Aramax Xtra Duty v-belts for outdoor power equipment are introduced

2015

One billionth belt sold

2015

Panther XT belts, a powerful alternative to chain and polyurethane belts, are introduced

2017

Drive Engineer web app is launched to assist in the design and maintenance of belt drives

2018

Ultimax XP extreme performance ATV/UTV belt is introduced

2019

Super Arc belts are introduced for powered roller conveyor drives

2020

Feather Picker belt is introduced for poultry processing equipment

2021

Flour Power roller mill belts are introduced for automated flour milling machines

2021

Timken is recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the 11th time

2021

Carlisle belts by Timken re-brands as Timken Belts

2022

Timken is named one of America’s most responsible companies for second straight year

Timken Belts offers a comprehensive line of performance products made in ISO 2001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities, supported by innovative product development and a team focused on customer satisfaction. The tradition continues…