FMSI Adds Two New Members

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Source: FMSI announcement

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The FMSI – Friction Materials Standards Institute – Board has recently approved two new members for 2020: EXXIN Canada and Runze Auto Parts.

The information and service the organization supplies – the organization created the standard part numbering system for brake and clutch facings – its membership is extremely valuable for a very low initiation and annual service fee, explained President Frank Oliveto. 

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The FMSI membership committee recently sent out more than 40 applications to potential new members. Many non-member companies may be using the organization’s number system and unknowingly are in violation of the organization’s intellectual property. Oliveto urges these companies and others to apply online or contact the FMSI office directly.

In additional organization news: 

The FMSI 2020 gold book Library Edition is now available, with a limited number of them still available. The next Library Edition book will not be published until 2025.  

Contact the organization at [email protected] for further information on how to purchase the Library Edition while supply lasts.

SAVE THE DATE: June 4 to 7, 2021 will be FMSI Brake Weekend Naples, Fla., which will provide opportunities to network and attend industry panel discussions. For further information about the event, including information about sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space, contact FMSI.

Founded in 1948 as a trade organization, FMSI and FMS are registered trademarks of Friction Materials Standards Institute.

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