Frasle Mobility: Interview with Sergio Carvalho

Sergio Carvalho, CEO of Randoncorp and Frasle Mobility, discusses the rebranding of Frasle Mobility and its significance. He also highlights the company’s success in 2023 and its expectations for the future. He explains the international expansion strategy, focusing on acquisitions as potential growth opportunities.

Carvalho also discusses the company’s focus on innovation and new technologies, such as nanotechnology and smart composites. He touches on Frasle’s presence in the rail segment and concludes by sharing his insights on the future of the automotive and commercial vehicle market.

Takeaways

• Frasle Mobility underwent a rebranding to differentiate its friction material products from the modern company that owns multiple subsidiaries.
• Frasle had a successful year in 2023 and expects to continue posting good results in the future due to its strong business plan, vision, and execution.
• The company’s international expansion strategy involves acquisitions to quickly enter new markets and then grow organically by adding more products to the acquired distribution channels.
• Focus on innovation and new technologies, such as nanotechnology and smart composites, to improve the performance and sustainability of its products.
• While the rail segment is not a large part of Frasle Mobility’s business, the company has developed new formulations and technologies for the rail industry, particularly in passenger trains.