The automotive industry is highly competitive, and brake companies are no exception. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, the demand for top talent is on the rise. Recruiting and retaining the best talent can be challenging, but there…
Original Equipment (OE) brake companies are specialized manufacturers that supply brake components directly to car manufacturers (OEMs) for use in new vehicles. These companies typically serve a smaller customer base than aftermarket brake companies, but they are learning as the…
Brake companies play a crucial role in automotive and transportation by producing essential safety components that keep drivers and passengers safe on the road. But beyond the important work that they do, brake manufacturers are also known for being some…
The busts of four presidents who shaped America dominate the Black Hills of South Dakota on Mount Rushmore. The debate on the original Mt. Rushmore participants has passed, but who or what might be the members of a Mt. Rushmore…
The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Andrew Halonen, President of Mayflower Consulting, to learn more about his recent analysis of wheel-end components found on a wide variety of vehicles today. Andrew shares insights on the many observations he discovered…
Brian Hagman of The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Bernd Schemer, Head of Brake Business Unit for Hitachi Astemo, to learn about its brake-by-wire technology they refer to as Smart Brake. Not too long ago I watched a video…
Authentic Vision provides anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies designed to protect your organization’s investments in product innovation, brand value, and reputation while creating new opportunities to increase trust and engagement with consumers. In this episode of Coffee Brake, Brian Hagman talks…
Location: Detroit, MI Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Manager – Engineering search for a global brake organization. The role is based in the Detroit area and will report to the company’s R&D Leader. The Senior Manager – Engineering is responsible for leading…
Location: Remote / U.S. Hagman Search Group is conducting a Sales Manager search for a global brake organization. This is a remote-based position and will focus on developing and maintaining national fleet accounts across North America. The successful candidate will…
Cesare Savini is the General Manager of ITT Friction Technologies and based in Italy. Brian Hagman and Cesare discuss a variety of topics including an overview of his company, the state of its operations, and what it’s like working and…
Alistair Fergusson is Group Managing Director for Alcon Components Ltd. In this episode, Fergusson provides an update on Alcon’s current business situation and how they weathered the pandemic storm. About Alcon Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality,…
Status: Position Filled Location: Detroit, MI Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Product Engineer search for a global brake organization. The role is located out of the Detroit area office and will report to the Engineering Manager. The Senior Product Engineer is…
Location: Remote / U.S. Hagman Search Group is conducting an Aftermarket Sales Manager search for a global, growing brake organization. The Sales Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining current business while researching ways to grow new business through product expansion, new…
DRESDEN, Germany – Several C-Suite Executives attending EuroBrake 2019 asked me if the U.S. marketplace has as tight a labor market as they hear. I told them, yes. Not only is unemployment at historic post-war lows, but the market for…
Q: I have been with my company, a Tier 1 brake supplier, for seven years. I am getting restless. Is that a good enough reason to leave? Knowing when to seriously think about leaving your employer is a very tough…
Q: We are a brake company trying to recruit top-quality engineers to fill open positions. In the past few months, we have lost some high-quality recruits that we had in process of selection. What can we do to avoid losing…
Question: I am 31 years old, working for a major brake supplier. I’m trying to decide if getting an MBA would be good for my career. Brian Hagman: Getting an MBA is really dependent on many factors. What are your…
In this episode, Brian talks with Sonya Collier of California Air Resources Board regarding brake emissions and her role in helping brake manufacturers reduce or eliminate the environmental impact. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is charged with protecting the…
Matthew Link is President of Link Group. The company manufactures and designs precision test equipment, makes custom cutting tools, designs climatic systems, and conducts full vehicle tests. TBR: How would you describe your leadership style and why has it worked…
Jonathan Edwards is Group Sales Director for Alcon. For 35 years, Alcon has been providing brake and clutch solutions to professional teams competing in the world’s prime motorsport series including F1, NASCAR, World Rally, Indy Car, and Touring Cars. In…
Hadrian Rori is Vice President of Engineering for PureForge. Using proprietary and patented technology called Atomic-Forged® process, PureForge supplies it’s treated rotors to the various fleets and law enforcement vehicles across North America. In the following Q&A, Hadrian shares with us…
Paul Johnson is President of International Brake Industries (IBI). Established in 1967 and located in Lima, OH, International Brake Industries is a leader in the supply of brake hardware to the automotive industry. In the following Q&A, Paul shares with…
Colin Smit is Managing Director for the UK and Ireland for Lumag Ltd UK. Located in Poland, Lumag produces friction materials for the automotive and commercial vehicle brake segments. In the following Q&A, Colin shares with us his valuable insights on…
Rick Kaatz is General Manager of North American Operations for KBAutosys. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in South Korea, KBAutosys is a global manufacturer of brake pads and linings for the automotive industry. In the following Q&A, Rick shares with us…
Lily Chen is Chairman of Shandong Alltour Automotive Co., Ltd. (Alltour Automotive). Alltour Automotive’s mission is to become the world’s leading friction material manufacturer in the commercial vehicle market. The company provides superior quality brake pads and brake linings for…