Source: Alcon Components announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. – Alcon Components Ltd, world-class specialists in brake and clutch systems, has been selected by BASE, the Turkish manufacturer of complete drivetrain packages including independent suspension drive axles, transfer cases as well as rolling…
Alistair Fergusson is Group Managing Director for Alcon Components Ltd. In this episode, Fergusson provides an update on Alcon’s current business situation and how they weathered the pandemic storm. About Alcon Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality,…
Source: Alcon release TAMWORTH, U.K.- Gusto Technik Performance Parts Company Limited, distributor of Alcon products in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau since 2008, has launched its new website www.alconbrakesonline.com. With a full range of the company’s brakes & accessories…
Source: Alcon Staffordshire, U.K. – Patria, a global market leader in the production of armored wheeled vehicles, have been selected with their 6×6 platform to be part of a joint program to develop sustained mobility enhancement for the Finnish and…
Source: Alcon TAMWORTH, U.K. – Alcon’s first brake-by-wire system, AAC01, was developed in 2016 primarily for use in Formula E and was nominated for the Most Innovative New Motorsport Product of the Year by the World Motorsport Symposium. Building on…
Source: Alcon TAMWORTH, U.K. – Specialist design and state-of-the-art testing regimes are key to producing ultra-high-performance braking systems, according to Alcon. With wide-ranging clients internationally, each with bespoke, specialist requirements, Alcon’s expertise ranges from the production of tiny brake-by-wire controllers…
Source: Alcon Alcon this week launched a new Website. Here is the company’s official announcement: Tamworth, England – We’re proud and excited to announce the launch of our new website, www.alcon.co.uk. Having been in the pipeline for the past five…
Source: Alcon Components Limited Staffordshire, England – Alcon have launched a brand new bespoke armored vehicle brake caliper. The new CIR46 has been designed and developed to fit 4×4 and 6×6 type military vehicles operating at 12-25+ ton GVM. Offered…
Source: Alcon Tamworth, England – Emeline Wilson, Group Marketing Manager at Alcon, took part in round 4 of the UK Time Attack Championship, at Donington Park on Monday 26th August 2019 driving as part of FastR’s “FastHer” Team. Exceeding all expectations (including…
TAMWORTH, England–Internationally acclaimed high-performance brake system design, development and manufacturing company, Alcon Components Ltd, has developed a bespoke braking solution with Protean Electric to be used in its market-leading in-wheel motor, ProteanDrive. The challenge overcome by Alcon was to package…
The UK’s biggest braking brand, Pagid, has been the official braking partner to the BLACK FALCON team for 10 years. The partnership now grows to the next level and, for the first time, the BLACK FALCON Mercedes-AMG GT3 PRO class…
Alcon will be attending the IDEX exhibition taking place in Abu Dhabi, 17-21 February 2018. You can see Alcon brake products fitted to 8 different vehicles on display at the show, including vehicles from world-class OEM’s based in UAE, Finland,…
The MIA celebrates excellence at its annual Business Awards Marking its twenty-fifth anniversary, the MIA again hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards at the NEC Birmingham (Thursday 10th January 2019). The Awards Dinner closed the first day of Autosport International,…
Alcon, a leading manufacturer of high-performance brake components for the motorsport and performance vehicle market, has secured a £3 million finance package from HSBC UK to fund new state-of-the-art machinery to boost production. The business has used the funding to…
Alcon have announced that they will be celebrating their milestone achievement of the delivery of over 5000 brake upgrade kits to the civilian and military armoured and specialist vehicle sectors with a one-off special offer. Alcon are offering a 25%…
Perhaps one of the best-respected names in performance braking, Alcon Pro System Brakes highlighted some of its best brake systems for street and competition use at SEMA 2018. Their newest offerings for the aftermarket/street market are the RC4 and RC6. These big…
Commensurate with Alcon’s commitment to be at the forefront of emerging technology, the company has been developing fully active braking systems to meet advances in Autonomous Vehicle Technology. They have engaged with top-flight motorsport and aeronautical suppliers, along with specialist…
Alcon Components Ltd has been selected to be the principal supplier of braking components for Patria’s heavy armored vehicle range. Patria is the global market leader in the production of modern armored wheeled 8×8 vehicles, supplying seven different customer nations.…
Jonathan Edwards is Group Sales Director for Alcon. For 35 years, Alcon has been providing brake and clutch solutions to professional teams competing in the world’s prime motorsport series including F1, NASCAR, World Rally, Indy Car, and Touring Cars. In…
The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, held December 7-9 in Indianapolis, once again proved to be the premier event for all things racing. And as always, brake companies were out in force, showcasing their latest innovations and technologies. The BRAKE…
A recent article by Guy Jenner discusses the advanced braking system of the Aston Martin Valkyrie, designed with an emphasis on overall performance rather than just top speed. The Valkyrie’s brakes are intended to match the car’s high performance and…
Toyota is setting new benchmarks in the mid-size pickup truck segment with the launch of the all-new 2024 Tacoma. This model, completely overhauled for 2024, combines Toyota’s legacy of durability with cutting-edge technology and safety features. Notably, the Tacoma showcases…
Surface Transforms has announced the launch of its new Porsche 911, 992 GT3 RS Steel Brake Disc Upgrade Kits. This state-of-the-art upgrade promises to bring unparalleled braking performance to the iconic Porsche model. Why It Matters Braking systems are the…
Source: Collins Aerospace announcement TROY, Ohio – Collins Aerospace announced it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin to provide boltless wheels and carbon brakes for 60 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in production for the U.S.…
LeMANS, France – The following is excerpted from a post on sportscar365.com by John Dagys on the possibility of the Corvette Racing team competing in this year’s 24 hour race at LeMans without changing its brakes. Dagys interviewed Corvette driver…