Coffee Brake: Inside Frenkit’s Playbook for Aftermarket Success

In today's aftermarket, you either drive the change or get left behind. Frenkit's leaders share their proactive strategy for navigating disruption and winning the future of braking.

How does a leading brake component manufacturer stay ahead in an era of electric vehicles and supply chain disruption? In this episode, we get the answers from Andy Mayfield and Andrés Sendagorta of Frenkit.

This conversation explores the strategic decisions that power a global leader, from achieving a 98% supply chain fill rate to pioneering innovative Super Kits. You’ll hear firsthand about Frenkit’s proactive approach to the EV revolution, their deep commitment to sustainability, and their vision for the future of braking systems.

For anyone looking for a masterclass in global strategy and operational excellence, this episode is a must-listen.

About Frenkit

Frenkit, a leading European brake hardware supplier, is building on its decades of experience in the industry and expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Frenkit now offers North American customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of US aftermarket sales. Their rubber components are manufactured at their own facilities in Spain and India, utilizing proprietary rubber compounds.

Frenkit has customers in over 70 countries, including OEMs, top aftermarket distributors and caliper remanufacturers. Their program includes hardware kits for both disc and drum brakes, caliper pistons, brake caliper repair kits, electronic parking brake kits and much more. In total, Frenkit’s growing portfolio includes more than 15,000 different components covering 50,000 parts cross-referenced to OE. Frenkit’s extensive catalog is fully ACES and PIES compliant and FMSI-indexed.

Frenkit companies also include Seinsa Corporation and Joycar S.L., both based in Spain. Seinsa has been a leading manufacturer of products in braking, suspension, steering and transmission systems for the last 50 years, supplying OEMs, automotive aftermarket distributors and brake caliper remanufacturers. Joycar is well-known for its design solutions and mold making expertise, with a focus on small series production, 3D printing and prototyping.

To learn more about Frenkit, visit https://frenkitbrakehardware.com/

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Brian Hagman
Brian Hagman

Brian Hagman is founder of Hagman Media, with platforms including The BRAKE Report, The EV Report, and Self Drive News. Brian is also President of Hagman Search, a specialized recruiting firm supporting organizations in the Braking, eMobility, and Automated Driving segments.