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New Assignments Strengthen Timken Company Bearing Organization

22 December 1997

New Assignments Strengthen Timken Company Bearing Organization

    CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- New assignments among senior
management in The Timken Company's Bearing Business strengthen the
organization's ability to grow further and faster in developing markets.
    "We have a wealth of ability and dedication among our leadership ranks,"
said Robert L. Leibensperger, executive vice president, chief operating
officer, and president - bearings.  "Along with some new reporting
relationships, these particular appointments will enable the organization to
focus on emerging markets in Asia, South America and Europe.  They also
further align our organization and define more accurately the scope of
responsibilities."
    Joining newly elected group vice presidents Jon T. Elsasser, James W.
Griffith and Salvatore J. Miraglia, Jr., in reporting to Mr. Leibensperger
will be Michael C. Arnold as director - bearings - business advancement.  All
four leaders are based in Canton with Mr. Leibensperger.
    Mr. Elsasser, group vice president - bearings - rail, Europe, Africa and
West Asia, announced that Georges C. Lammoglia has been named managing
director - bearings - Western Europe.  Mr. Lammoglia is based in the company's
European headquarters in Colmar, France.
    In addition, Mr. Griffith, group vice president - bearings - North
American automotive, Asia Pacific and Latin America, announced the following
promotions:

    W. J. Timken, Jr., to vice president - Latin America;
    Thomas O. Dwyer, vice president - sales and marketing - Latin America who
    reports to Mr. Timken;
    Thomas Dupaski, vice president - Asia Pacific;
    Robert Logston, director - business development - Asia Pacific.
    Mr. Miraglia is group vice president - bearings - North American
    industrial and super precision.

    The Timken Company (http://www.timken.com) is a leading international
manufacturer of highly engineered bearings and alloy steels.  The company
employs some 20,000 people worldwide and reported 1996 sales of about  U.S.
$2.4 billion.

SOURCE  Timken Company