About us

Nadella’s expertise in heavy-duty linear motion engineering is a valuable addition to the Rollon linear motion division. As a global leader in designing and producing, needle bearings, linear guideways and track rollers for demanding environments with heavy load requirements, Nadella has been a front-runner since its establishment in 1930. With over 90 years of experience across various industries, including marble and sheet metal, foundry machinery, manipulators, and automatic warehouses, Nadella is well-versed in addressing diverse engineering challenges.

Our commitment to customization, engineering services, and high-value technical support through their in-house Technology Center will undoubtedly play a pivotal role within the Rollon by Timken ecosystem.

Our History

Rollon by Timken Shuton-Ipiranga Chiavette-Unificate Durbal US and China Offices Nadella GmbH 1930 Foundation
2025
2023
2021
2020
2018
2014
2012
2007
2005
2003
1984
1963
1958
1930

2025

Merger of Nadella into Rollon by Timken,

2023

Acquisition of the Nadella Group by The Timken Company.

2021

Acquisition of linear unit and system manufacturer Damo in Italy.

2020

Acquisition of ball screw manufacturers Husillos Ipiranga and Shuton in Spain.

2018

Acquisition of Chiavette Unificate, a manufacturer of rod ends and spherical bearings in Zola Predosa (BO), Italy.

2014

Acquisition of Durbal, a manufacturer of rod ends and spherical bearings in Öhringen, Germany.

2012

New sales offices in the United States and China.

2007

Nadella GmbH moves to new headquarters in Nufringen.

2005

Acquisition of Nadella by a private equity investment fund. Return to previous company names: Nadella Srl and Nadella GmbH.

2003

Acquisition of the Torrington Group (including Nadella) by Timken, with new names “Timken Deutschland GmbH” and “Timken Srl.”

1984

Acquisition of Nadella by the shareholders of SNR and Torringston. Launch of “Nadella Linear,” the first series of linear guides and linear modules.

1963

Foundation of Nadella SpA in Italy.

1958

Foundation of Nadella GmbH in Germany.

1930

Nadella is founded in France as a distributor of needle bearings.

 
2025
2023
2021
2020
2018
2014
2012
2007
2005
2003
1984
1963
1958
1930
 
Rollon by Timken

Merger of Nadella into Rollon by Timken,

Acquisition of the Nadella Group by The Timken Company.

Acquisition of linear unit and system manufacturer Damo in Italy.

Shuton-Ipiranga

Acquisition of ball screw manufacturers Husillos Ipiranga and Shuton in Spain.

Chiavette-Unificate

Acquisition of Chiavette Unificate, a manufacturer of rod ends and spherical bearings in Zola Predosa (BO), Italy.

Durbal

Acquisition of Durbal, a manufacturer of rod ends and spherical bearings in Öhringen, Germany.

US and China Offices

New sales offices in the United States and China.

Nadella GmbH

Nadella GmbH moves to new headquarters in Nufringen.

Acquisition of Nadella by a private equity investment fund. Return to previous company names: Nadella Srl and Nadella GmbH.

Acquisition of the Torrington Group (including Nadella) by Timken, with new names “Timken Deutschland GmbH” and “Timken Srl.”

Acquisition of Nadella by the shareholders of SNR and Torringston. Launch of “Nadella Linear,” the first series of linear guides and linear modules.

Foundation of Nadella SpA in Italy.

Foundation of Nadella GmbH in Germany.

1930 Foundation

Nadella is founded in France as a distributor of needle bearings.