Timken Adds Automotive and Heavy-Truck Focus to Social Media Conversation

CANTON, Ohio Jan. 20, 2011

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A new Twitter feed and Facebook pages for automotive parts distributors and/repair shop technicians provide automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket customers with useful tips, repair information and product details. They also have created a place for users to share thoughts about the industry issues most important to them.

Barry Harris

The Timken Auto & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Facebook Page includes:

• A Timken Facebook wall, complete with profile photo, company information, favorite pages, and links to .com resources;
• An information tab with vital facts;
• A photo tab complete with organized images of Timken’s products and captions outlining their features and benefits;
• A YouTube tab showcasing the latest Timken technical information and how-to videos; and
• An events tab highlighting upcoming Timken activities and events for the industry.

In addition to new Facebook page, Timken’s new Auto & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Twitter feed provides updates on key products and programs, as well as quick repair tips, company news and links to industry-popular content.

For more information, or to link with Timken’s Auto & Heavy-Duty team on these social platforms, please visit:

Facebook

www.facebook.com/pages/Timken-Auto-Heavy-Duty-Aftermarket/142723045773935

Twitter http://twitter.com/timkenauto_hd

www.timken.com/aftermarket auto.am@timken.com

About The Timken Company

http://www.timken.com $3.1 billion

Lorrie Paul Crum Canton, OH lorrie.crum@timken.com

Steve Tschiegg Canton, OH steve.tschiegg@timken.com

www.timken.com/media www.timken.com/investors

SOURCE The Timken Company