The 20th Timken China Distributor Conference was successfully held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province from 10th to 11th October 2024, attracting more than 80 distributors and partners from all over the country to actively participate in the conference.
With the theme of ‘Innovation for the Future’, the conference not only reviewed Timken’s 125 years of glorious history, but also discussed the future development strategy and cooperation opportunities in the Chinese market.
As a global technology leader in the field of engineering bearings and industrial drives, Timken drives the development of emerging industries and maintains its global competitive advantage through an ever-expanding portfolio of market-leading products, a diversified end-market presence and successful strategic adjustments. With strong expertise and innovation, Timken is not only continuing its 125-year legacy, but also creating future-proof solutions through customer-focused innovations and strategic acquisitions that will power the industries of tomorrow.
Speaking at the conference, Andreas Roellgen, executive vice president and president of Timken’s Engineered Bearings business, said, ‘The Chinese market is integral to our global strategy, and Timken’s long-term commitment to this market is unwavering. Our ever-expanding product portfolio and deep presence in multiple end-markets has enabled Timken to maintain a strong performance at different stages of the economic cycle. Through technological innovation and market-driven strategies, Timken provides customised solutions to our global customers to help them succeed in a changing industry.’
Yu Lan, President of Timken China and Northeast Asia, further stated, ‘Throughout our 125-year history, our distributor partners have always been an important pillar of our success. Through the concept of ‘Innovation to the Future’, we look forward to working with our dealers to explore new opportunities, open up the future and drive the industry forward.’
In addition, the conference summarised the sales strategy and marketing policy for China and delved into key topics such as how technological innovation builds the future, how to deeply tap into customer potential, and the synergies between Timken’s ever-expanding product portfolio. Participants generally agreed that the conference further strengthened Timken’s cooperative relationship with its distributor partners and laid a solid foundation for the company’s future sustainable development in the Chinese market.