History
A History of Innovation... A Tradition of Excellence
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…