History

Our unique and storied history is filled with technical achievements, dedicated associates and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Every Ultimax belt is the result of science, engineering, and years of experience. Timken Belts innovative product development, specially formulated components, time-tested methods and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques produce premium performance products of unrivaled quality.

1921

First raw edge v-belt is developed

1926

First raw edge cog-belt is developed

1959

New belt manufacturing plant opens in Springfield, Missouri

1967

New technical center opens in Springfield, Missouri

1976

“The Incredible MAX” snowmobile drive belt is introduced

1988

The revolutionary Ultimax snowmobile belt is introduced

2001

Carlisle Companies acquires the Dayco Industrial Power Transmission business

The acquisition includes the Ultimax brand, the Springfield, MO manufacturing plant where Ultimax belts are made and the Technical Center where powersports belts are designed and tested

2005

Ultimax ATV and UTV belts are introduced

2005

Premium performance Ultimax XS snowmobile belts are introduced

2015

Timken acquires the Carlisle belts business

2015

One billionth belt sold

2016

Introduces Ultimax HQ belts

2018

Introduces Ultimax XP extreme performance belts

2021

Recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the 11th time

2023

Timken named one of America’s most responsible companies for the 3rd straight year