European brake hardware specialist Frenkit has expanded its North American catalog by 1,500 kits, bringing its total US offering to nearly 6,000 brake hardware kits. The company says the expanded range now covers 98% of US aftermarket sales.
Highlights
- Frenkit’s US catalog now includes nearly 6,000 brake hardware kits after adding 1,500 new references.
- The expanded program covers 98% of US aftermarket sales, according to the company.
- Frenkit’s broader global portfolio spans more than 15,000 components cross-referenced to 55,000 OE part numbers.
- All catalog data is ACES- and PIES-compliant and FMSI-indexed.
Product Scope and Manufacturing
Frenkit’s program covers disc and drum brake hardware kits, caliper pistons, brake caliper repair kits, and electronic parking brake kits. The company manufactures its proprietary rubber components at facilities in Spain and India.
Globally, Frenkit’s brake hardware portfolio totals more than 15,000 individual components. Those parts are cross-referenced to 55,000 OE part numbers, and the full catalog is ACES- and PIES-compliant and FMSI-indexed.
North American Positioning
“Frenkit has been a market leader in Europe for over 25 years, and we are now fully positioned for North American success,” said Andy Mayfield, executive vice president and general manager, Frenkit. “Unlike many of our competitors, brake hardware is not just another thing we do, it’s what we do.”
The company has more than 25 years of experience in the European brake hardware aftermarket and is positioning the US expansion as a focused, category-specialist alternative to broader-line competitors.
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