TMD Friction is marking a significant milestone with the 100th anniversary of its esteemed braking brand, Bendix. Having evolved significantly since its inception, Bendix now stands as a symbol of quality and reliability in the automotive braking industry. Currently managed…
TMD Friction, a leader in brake friction products, has announced strategic partnerships to enhance its distribution in Italy, marking a significant step in its market expansion efforts. This collaboration involves Aldo Romeo and Autocom Palermo for the distribution of Textar…
TMD Friction, a leading global supplier of braking solutions, announces a new direction focusing on safety and sustainability. The unveiling of a new corporate website marks this significant shift towards a more responsible and innovative future in mobility. Based in…
Bendix Expands European Presence in Poland Global braking specialist TMD Friction is taking its aftermarket brand, Bendix, to Poland. Starting this month, Hart Sp. z o.o. will be Bendix’s exclusive distributor, giving Polish drivers access to the brand’s range of…
In Hartlepool, a significant labor dispute has reached a conclusive end as over 180 workers at TMD Friction, a key supplier of brake components to automobile manufacturers, have ceased strike actions. This development comes after the labor union Unite successfully…
TMD Friction‘s ongoing labor dispute at its Hartlepool factory has escalated, with Unite, the UK’s primary union, highlighting the deepening crisis. The company, a key supplier of brake components to prestigious automotive brands including Rolls Royce, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Bentley,…
Industry veteran Nick Hayes, UK Sales Manager for Car at TMD Friction, was recognized for his outstanding achievements with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement award at the 2023 Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Awards. Hayes’ career in the automotive aftermarket spans…
Tensions are brewing at TMD Friction, a major automotive brake supplier in Hartlepool, as Unite union members prepare for strike action in the new year over a pay dispute. Nearly 150 skilled metal press operators and other factory staff, representing…
TMD Friction, a leader in automotive braking systems, emphasizes the importance of maintaining and understanding the complexities of a vehicle’s braking system, especially during winter. With numerous components like brake pipes, hoses, calipers, and ABS rings exposed to harsh winter…
TMD Friction, a global leader in high-quality brake friction solutions, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by AEQUITA, a Munich-based private industrial group. This acquisition, which followed all necessary regulatory approvals, marks a significant milestone in the automotive…
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction, a leading global manufacturer of brake friction products, has signed a long-term agreement with Iberdrola Deutschland to provide its facilities with greener energy. The new partnership is part of the manufacturer’s sustainability commitment to provide…
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Leading braking friction product manufacturer TMD Friction has affirmed its sustainability commitment and environmentally friendly credentials with the launch of a new video detailing its achievements in the area. A swathe of initiatives to ensure TMD Friction’s…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Autosupplies and its customers received an insight into TMD Friction’s stringent manufacturing processes at its Hartlepool factory. TMD Friction welcomed representatives from Autosupplies and three of its workshop customers to its manufacturing site in Hartlepool, to experience…
LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, a worldwide leading specialist for high-quality brake friction solutions for the automotive- and brake industry, confirmed its sale to Munich-based AEQUITA, an international industrial group with a strong automotive division. AEQUITA acquired TMD Friction from…
TMD Friction’s Textar brand recently published the following interview – as well as profile information – with Clément de Valon, Executive Vice President Independent Aftermarket at TMD Friction, and a “friction expert.” Amongst the topics covered in this discussion are…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction UK is calling on the importance of embracing future talent and encouraging the next generation of aftermarket professionals into the industry this National Apprenticeship week, which runs from Feb. 6th –…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction is supporting a bid by Essex-based Rallysport Engineering Academy to complete the Two Ball Banger London-Lisbon Rally, raising funds for the local air ambulance. TMD Friction’s renowned Mintex brand will supply…
Source: TMD Friction announcement SEATON ROSS, U.K. — Ring Automotive has partnered with TMD Friction UK to support with the training of technicians at the braking specialist’s new state-of-the-art facility. Personnel attending the research and development facility in Seaton Ross,…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training, as the braking specialist focuses on the future of the automotive industry and commits to support its customers as new…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction’s technical training team was awarded the coveted Outstanding Achievement accolade at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) awards dinner. Taking place in Milton Keynes on Dec. 8th, the IAAF annual…
TMD Friction’s legendary racing braking brand, Mintex Racing, is the product of choice across the UK motorsport sector, from both circuit racing to rallying – with Mintex Racing pads the specification braking part for various national championships. TMD Friction has…
Leading brake manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket. The Seaton Ross research and development site comprises new offices, a high-specification…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction’s high-performance braking product lines continue to prove their credentials on the racing circuit, with its Mintex brand providing the stopping power to various racing and rallying championships nationwide, including Lewis Brown…
Source: TMD Friction post LEVERKUSEN, Germany — With the new Euro 7 standard, non-exhaust particulate emissions come into focus for the first time. Accordingly, from January 2025 at the earliest, strict requirements will also apply for brake and tire abrasion…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — The team at Autosupplies Chesterfield were given a specialist Mintex Masterclass training evening by TMD Friction’s technical training team, detailing the braking company’s manufacturing processes and product care advice. Autosupplies Chesterfield’s sales team…