Investment in Joint Venture Investment in Joint Venture

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3 - Investment in Joint Venture

On March 6, 2014, Timken Lux Holdings II S.á r.l, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a joint venture agreement with Holme Services Limited ("joint venture partner"). During 2015, the Company and its joint venture partner established TUBC Limited, a Cyprus entity, for the purpose of producing bearings to serve the rail market sector in Russia. The Company and its joint venture partner have a 51% controlling interest and 49% controlling interest, respectively, in TUBC Limited. During 2016, the Company and its joint venture partner amended and restated the joint venture agreement and contributed $9.7 million and $9.3 million, respectively, to TUBC Limited. No additional contributions were made during 2017 or 2018.