Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Test Engineer search for a leading heavy-duty brake supplier. This position will perform a full range of technical work including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, draft laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates, measurement…
Hagman Search Group is conducting an Aftermarket Sales Manager – Mexico search for a global brake component supplier. The Sales Manager has responsibility for sales functions within the respective territory and business unit. The primary duty is to promote sales growth, manage/coordinate…
A global European brake component supplier is looking to expand into North America and searching for a Sales Manager, U.S. Region to lead its business development activities. The Sales Manager, U.S. Region will develop new business opportunities through the creation…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS – Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, unveiled all-new brake calipers for off-road racers this week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The new Brembo XC1 off-roadcaliper…
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: DGM Racing Announcement TORONTO — DGM Racing is proud to announce its newest partnership with NRS Brakes, a Canadian brake manufacturer. NRS Brakes will serve as the primary sponsor of Alex Labbé’s No. 92 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series…
Source: SBS Friction announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark — SBS Friction A/S, following more than 20 years of collaboration as partners in racing with championship team Ten Kate Racing, is extending its collaboration into the teams Motonext project. SBS will as the…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS – Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, is displaying its full line-up of aftermarket brake components in booth A2471 at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. BREMBO FRESHENS PRODUCT STRATEGY Brembo’s product…
Source: SEINSA Group announcement MADRID — The Navarrese company SEINSA has taken a giant leap by opening a headquarters in the U.S. and adding a new logistics and distribution center in the American market, Mexico and Canada. The Spanish…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other mission-critical systems for rail and commercial vehicles, and Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the…
Source: febi announcement FRANKFURT — Networking was the key focus for febi, part of the Bilstein Group, at Automechanika Frankfurt as the automotive aftermarket specialist hails the return of a face-to-face trade show a success for the brand. febi designed…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS — Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, unveiled an all-new brake system for Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) and side-by-sides at the SEMA Show yesterday. The new Brembo UTV brake system is the…
Source: Continental announcement Allentown, Penn. — Continental, one of the world’s leading brake-system manufacturers and suppliers, now offers expanded ATE Disc Brake Pad coverage for more than 95 percent of European vehicles. Semi-metallic and ceramic formulations are available for most…
Source: First Brands Group announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ has released a new Raybestos® product online catalog that will be available on a USB drive for those attending the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 1-3, 2022, in…
Source: Reportlinker.com announcement NEW YORK – The global brake system market was estimated at $22.98 billion in 2021; is expected to reach $24.60 billion in 2022, and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — AP Racing has announced a major investment at its global headquarters in Coventry. Following business growth, the six-figure capital injection includes an innovative office redesign and a revamped training program for its 180…
Source: First Brands announcement MCHENRY, Ill. – First Brands Group™ announced Mark Woodburn, its business development manager, was honored by Uni-Select® Atlantic Division with the Recognition Award for his dedicated service to the organization and its members in 2021. The…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) has begun construction on a new production facility at its operation in Acuña, Mexico. The plant will use highly automated manufacturing processes to produce two…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — During the next few months, AP Racing, the brake and clutch supplier, is set to attend three of the biggest automotive events for race and road performance products. The team will be in…
NEW YORK – This is the first of two parts of a post by Prof. John Fieldhouse for The Brake Academy on a straightforward look at bringing a road vehicle to a halt: A pragmatic approach to braking a road…
DETROIT – Dave LaChance posted the following article on Repair Driven News detailing the proposed settlement of a class action suit against three major Tier 1 suppliers accused of controlling and fixing prices on vehicle parts (including braking and anti-lock…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems, has invested in Chinese e-motor supplier Bobang in return for a minority stake of around 13…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – This week Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by five part numbers: EUR1692A, EUR1892A, EUR1892B, EUR1898 and EUR1898A and ProACT by one new part number: ACT2168.…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Aftermarket braking specialist, TMD Friction, has expanded its Textar braking product lines with the introduction of new pads, discs and accessories. Textar has also introduced new ABS sensors and wear leads for a…
Source: TMD Friction announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Aftermarket braking specialist, TMD Friction, has introduced a comprehensive range expansion to its popular Mintex brake pad, disc, and accessory kit product lines. The new additions to Mintex’s high-quality brake pad range cover…