CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Co. has received a 2010 Monro Muffler Brake Inc. Vendor Excellence Award. Timken supplies Monro, one of United States’ largest automotive and tire service chains, with its full line of automotive aftermarket products nationwide. The award recognizes Timken’s commitment and performance as a supplier to Monro.
   
“We are proud to honor The Timken Company with our 2010 Vendor Excellence Award in recognition of its contributions to our continued success,” said Dave Baier, vice president of merchandising, Monro. “Attention to quality and service are the key factors in earning this award.”
   
The award was presented to Timken at the recent Monro Muffler Brake Vendor Appreciation Dinner in Rochester, N.Y.
   
“Any time you are recognized for your performance by a customer it is a great honor, especially given our collaborative efforts to increase forecast visibility and significantly improve our service levels,” said Tom Tecklenburg, director of automotive aftermarket, Timken. “We value our partnership with Monro. We will continue to work to grow both businesses by expanding the Timken value proposition, plus our product assortment and demand management capabilities, to provide Monro with a best-in-category solution.”