Timken Announces New Vice President of Rail Business
08/31/2011 - The Timken Co. announced the appointment of Brian J. Ruel to the position of Vice President of Rail, effective Oct. 1.
The Timken Co. announced the appointment of Brian J. Ruel to the position of Vice President of Rail. He assumes the role Oct. 1, upon the retirement of Roger W. Lindsay.
In his new position, Ruel will lead the company's rail segment. Timken's rail business provides bearings, seals, gearboxes and repair services, ensuring smooth, energy-efficient operation for freight, locomotive, passenger, tram and high-speed train customers around the world.
Ruel joined the company in 1984 as a Sales Engineer. He continued to advance through various sales positions of increasing responsibility until 2004 when he was named Director of Customer Satisfaction for the company's automotive business. He later served as Director – Sales – Light Vehicle Systems (beginning in 2007) before moving into his most recent position as Vice President – Light Vehicle Systems, which like rail is part of the company's Mobile Industries business.
Ruel earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Timken provides innovative friction management and power transmission products and services that help machinery perform efficiently and reliably. The company’s 20,000 people operating from locations in 30 countries generated sales of $4.1 billion in 2010.
