History
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TIMKEN BELTS
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| 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 |
Timken Belts offers a comprehensive line of performance products made in ISO-registered manufacturing facilities, supported by innovative product development and a team focused on customer satisfaction. The tradition continues...
Leader in Powersports
Ultimax Belts by Timken
Everything about an Ultimax belt is designed to deliver performance and dependability for the rider who refuses to settle for second best. The Ultimax belts family includes drive belts for ATVs and snowmobiles.
About the Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products. With more than a century of innovation and increasing knowledge, we continuously improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries.
AFFILIATIONS
Timken Belts is a proud member of the Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA), Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM), Mechanical Power Transmission Association (MPTA), Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA), and Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
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