Timken Company Expands Aviation Market

On March 29th, 2011, Timken (NYSE: TKR) demonstrated its leading position in the aviation industry in the United States at the 2011 International Helicopter Exhibition held in Orlando, Florida. Aviation accessories products and service capabilities.

The company’s products on display included 28 new types of accessories that have recently been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a variety of helicopter powertrains and engine platforms. The Timken Company has so far been able to provide more than 1600 FAA-certified aerospace accessories.

Timken has long been committed to expanding its capabilities in the aviation field. Major investment initiatives in recent years include the establishment of an aviation and precision product factory in Chengdu, China serving the global aviation market. Since it was put into production in 2008, the plant mainly produces precision ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearings used in aircraft engines, transmissions, gear boxes, and aviation accessories. Timken has always been committed to building a comprehensive, leading-edge comprehensive product and aftermarket service system. The investment is based on this strategy and is strongly promoting the company's expansion into the Asian market.

The rapid development of China's domestic aviation market has provided a broad space for the expansion of Timken in this field. At the end of 2010, the Chinese government announced that it would gradually open up low-altitude airspace, making the Chinese general aviation market enter a rapid growth period. Here, Timken made a high profile appearance at the Zhuhai International Airshow. At this international professional air show approved and approved by the Chinese government, it demonstrated its high-quality aviation products and technologies. The exhibits from the Chengdu plant also became the highlight of the exhibition. one.

"The expansion of Timken's technology and product strength in the aviation field allows us to better provide Chinese customers with a full range of products and services to better serve China's local market." said Feng Shilong, president of Timken China. .

Timken offers a wide range of solutions for the aerospace industry, including precision bearings, helicopter transmissions, deep repair and manufacturing of key engine components, reliable replacement parts, and comprehensive bearing inspection and overhaul services. In China, related products have been applied to the ARJ21 "Cheung Fung" aircraft and the "New Boat 60" model.

“The Timken Company is committed to providing comprehensive high-quality precision parts and components to ensure the safe flight of the aircraft.” Tang Bowen, General Manager of Aviation, Medical and Positioning Control Business of Greater China, Timken, said, “The Timken Company The extensive knowledge and advanced technical capabilities accumulated by the aviation business in the raw equipment production and aftermarket will provide our customers with distinctive high added value."

Mr. Tang Bowen has recently taken up new positions to promote the company's business growth in China's aviation, medical and positioning areas. Before that, he accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of aviation business. He has served as a leader in manufacturing and marketing. Before accepting this new appointment, Tang Bowen served as general manager of Timken (Chengdu) Aviation and Precision Products Co., Ltd.