Timken launches Canadian version of its company store
CANTON, Ohio (Jan. 8, 2002) — The Timken Co., a leading manufacturer of bearings, yesterday announced a Canadian version of its online storefront.
The site, PTplace.com, allows transactions in Canadian dollars, allowing Canadian distributors “to conduct business with the U.S. in a very efficient manner, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Dan Muller, vice-president, distribution management.
Opened to U.S. distributors last May, the online store is one of several e-commerce initiatives launched recently.
In January 2001, The Timken Co. agreed to join INA Holding Schaeffler KG, Rockwell Automation, and The SKF Group to develop Web-based services and integrated logistics for its industrial bearings and related products. In October, the company’s E-business scope expanded to Western Europe with the launch of Timken-branded products and services on Endorsia.com.
Last month, Timken launched Trading-Block, an online inventory management tool enabling all Timken authorized U.S. industrial bearing distributors to buy and sell Timken bearings.
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