1899 |
Timken Roller Bearing Company incorporates |
1905 |
Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company (DRMC) founded in Dayton, Ohio |
1921 |
DRMC develops first raw edge v-belt |
1926 |
Patents cog-type raw edge v-belt |
1934 |
Pioneers use of synthetic rubber technology |
1941 |
In support of war effort, product line expands to include tank tread rollers and rubber rafts |
1957 |
Develops arched cross section v-belts for agricultural applications |
1959 |
New belt manufacturing plant opens in Springfield, Missouri |
1960 |
DRMC becomes Dayco |
1967 |
New technical center opens in Springfield, Missouri |
1985 |
Introduces first neoprene FHP v-belt |
1986 |
New belt manufacturing plant opens in Fort Scott, Kansas |
1988 |
Introduces Ultimax, the first high performance CVT belt |
1994 |
Introduces RPP Panther belts |
1995 |
Introduces Super II classical v-belt line |
2001 |
Carlisle Companies acquires the industrial belt division of Dayco |
2003 |
Introduces Tension-Finder, the tensioning device wins Product of the Year |
2005 |
Introduces Ultimax ATV drive belts and Ultimax XS snowmobile belts |
2014 |
Introduces EPDM Power-Wedge Cog-Belts |
2015 |
The Timken Company acquires the Carlisle belt business |
2015 |
Introduces Aramax Xtra Duty v-belts for outdoor power equipment |
2015 |
One billionth belt sold |
2015 |
Introduces Panther XT, a powerful alternative to chain and polyurethane belts |
2017 |
Launches Drive Engineer web app to assist in the design and maintenance of belt drives |
2018 |
Introduces Ultimax XP extreme performance ATV belts |
2020 |
Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies for the 10th time |
2021 |
Timken named one of America's most responsible companies |