NORTH
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a
global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial
motion, today announced that Christopher A.
Coughlin, executive vice president and president, Industrial
Motion, will retire at the end of the year after 41 years with the
company.
"Chris has been an invaluable part of Timken's leadership team,
demonstrating exemplary stewardship and a deep commitment to the
company's mission for more than four decades," said John M. Timken Jr., chairman of the Timken Board
of Directors. "On behalf of the board, I thank Chris for his strong
leadership and wish him well in retirement."
"Chris has played a key role in the performance improvement of
the company over the years," said Tarak
Mehta, president and chief executive officer. "This includes
diversifying the company's business through organic growth
initiatives, product innovation and strategic M&A. In his most
recent position, Chris expanded the company's industrial motion
offerings to better serve our customers' evolving needs. We are
grateful to Chris for his many contributions."
Prior to his current role, Coughlin led the engineered bearings
business. He is credited with developing Timken's global
manufacturing footprint and extensive distribution network,
delivering industry-leading quality and customer service levels and
running Timken operations with greater efficiency to drive
performance.
"My time at Timken has been filled with memorable experiences
and opportunities to work with many great people around the world,"
Coughlin said. "I appreciate the Timken team and the partnerships
we built with our customers, and I'm optimistic about the future of
the company."
A search process is underway to identify Coughlin's successor
and ensure a seamless transition.
About The Timken Company
The Timken Company
(NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global technology leader
in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing
portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For
more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to
innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase
reliability and efficiency. Timken posted $4.6 billion in
sales in 2024 and employs approximately 19,000 people globally,
operating from 45 countries.
Media Relations:
Scott
Schroeder
234.262.6420
scott.schroeder@timken.com
Investor Relations:
Neil
Frohnapple
234.262.2310
investors@timken.com
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