Timken Company Earns Ethical Recognition and Expands Through Bijur Delimon Acquisition
- Timken Company recognized as one of Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® for 15th time.
- President Lucian Boldea emphasizes trust and ethical practices in building customer and stakeholder relationships.
- Timken enhances its market presence through the strategic acquisition of Bijur Delimon International for growth and synergy.
### Timken Company Wins Ethical Recognition Amid Strategic Growth
The Timken Company, a global leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, demonstrates its steadfast commitment to ethical business practices as it is recognized as one of Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies®. This achievement marks the 15th time Timken has placed on the prestigious list, underscoring the firm’s continuous dedication to transparency and integrity. President and CEO Lucian Boldea highlights the critical role of trust fostered by the company’s employees in building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. This accolade positions Timken among only 31 companies globally to receive repeated recognition from Ethisphere since the inception of the list 20 years ago.
Timken's consistent appearance on this list reflects its adherence to ethical standards that significantly influence decision-making and governance strategies. Ethisphere, the organization behind the rankings, evaluates candidates based on its proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which assesses over 240 documented proof points related to ethical conduct. Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's chief strategy officer, commends Timken for its leadership in embedding ethics into its operational processes, establishing a culture that promotes not just compliance but also long-term success through virtuous practices.
In a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, such recognition bolsters Timken's reputation as a responsible corporate entity. The company reported sales of $4.6 billion in 2025 and continues to employ around 19,000 individuals worldwide across 45 countries. With over 125 years of industry experience, Timken remains committed to innovation while delivering customer-centric solutions that enhance reliability and operational efficiency across multiple sectors.
### Strategic Acquisition to Enhance Market Presence
In a move that complements its ethical foundation, The Timken Company recently announces its acquisition of Bijur Delimon International (BDI), a leading designer and manufacturer of automated lubrication systems. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to bolster Timken's presence in key markets such as rail, power generation, and mining while creating synergies that improve service deliverables to their client base. As the lubrication business has been part of Timken’s growth strategy since its inception in 2013, the integration of BDI is seen as a significant step forward.
BDI, founded in 1872, operates manufacturing locations across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and is on track to generate over $60 million in sales in 2026. The financial logistics of the acquisition are managed through Timken's existing cash reserves and facilities. As Timken continues to align its business model with market demands and ethical practices, the company positions itself robustly for future growth while ensuring sustainable operations.