Don: Reliable Braking Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

TMD Friction’s aftermarket brand Don provides trusted, cost-effective braking solutions specifically tailored for commercial vehicles, offering high-performance braking power without compromising on quality or safety. The brand stands as a dependable alternative for price-sensitive customers seeking value in their braking systems.

Key Highlights:

Comprehensive Product Range: Brake pads, discs, and drum brake linings for heavy commercial vehicles.
Extensive Coverage: Meets the needs of over 90% of the European commercial vehicle market.
Commitment to Safety: All products exceed ECE-R90 regulatory requirements, ensuring high safety standards.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Robust, recyclable, and plastic-free packaging for all Don products.

A Legacy of Quality and Affordability

Founded in 1881, Don has over 140 years of expertise in brake solutions. Initially established to serve the heavy commercial vehicle sector, Don’s product offerings expanded in 2018 to include brake pads and discs for both passenger and light commercial vehicles. This expansion enables Don to support a vast range of vehicle types, covering a significant portion of the European commercial vehicle market.

Safety Standards and Environmental Compliance

Don’s products adhere to strict quality controls set by TMD Friction, leveraging their expertise to maintain both safety and environmental standards. Each product in the Don line is rigorously tested to surpass the requirements of ECE-R90, a European regulation that mandates performance standards for replacement brake pads and linings. In addition, the brand’s sustainable packaging is plastic-free and fully recyclable, ensuring environmentally responsible product delivery.

Support from a Global Leader

As the oldest brand in TMD Friction’s portfolio, Don benefits from an extensive global production and supply network. TMD Friction’s advanced R&D facilities located in Germany, the UK, Brazil, and China contribute to the development and testing of Don’s braking solutions, ensuring reliable product performance and availability.

“While our premium brand, Textar, provides an OE-performing product to the aftermarket, the Don standard braking solution for commercial vehicles provides a solution that is tailored to the needs of price-conscious customers without sacrificing safety and comfort,” says Marco Loth, Vice President Global Product & Category Management, Sales & Trade Marketing at TMD Friction.

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About TMD Friction

A leading global supplier in brake friction solutions, TMD Friction manufactures high-quality brake pads and linings for both the automotive and brake industries. Their extensive product portfolio caters to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket, with recognized brands like Textar, Mintex, Don, Pagid, Cobreq, and Bendix. TMD Friction Group employs over 4,200 people worldwide, maintaining a presence across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, China, and Japan.