Source: Digital Labels & Packaging post LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, a provider of brake technology to the automotive industry, is incorporating tamper evident labels from security printing specialist Eltronis, in an effort to better protect its customers from a…
Source: TMD Friction LEVERKUSEN, Germany –TMD Friction, a global leader in brake friction manufacture, has been selected to provide drum brakes for the new high-tech battery-electric Volkswagen ID.3. The lightweight design of the drum brakes complements the ID.3’s environmental credentials…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – ASAP has selected global aftermarket brake brand, Don, to offer a wide range of braking solutions for passenger cars. The former Andrew Page branches have ambitious growth plans under ASAP to deliver quality…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, a global leader in manufacturing brake linings, has launched a new software solution to help garages document and evidence the quality of their work, offering value to all stakeholders within the…
Source: TMD Friction HARTLEPOOL, Great Britain – Leading global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers. Del Smith, who will be covering the Midlands, and Alistair…
Source: TMD Friction HARTLEPOOL, U.K. – Global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its distribution network with the addition of three new retail chains operating across the United Kingdom. TMD Friction’s renowned brake brand, Mintex, is now…
Source: TMD Friction HARTLEPOOL, U.K. – Leading global original equipment (OE) and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, recently hosted the next generation of mechanical engineers at its UK-based factory to learn more about the process behind the development of its…
Source: TMD Performance ESSEN, Germany – Kai Roggenland and TMD Performance GmbH will be going separate ways as of next year. After four successful years as Executive Director Motorsport at brake pad specialist PAGID Racing, based in Essen, Germany, he has…
Source: TMD Friction TROY, Mich. – Leading global original-equipment (OE) brakes manufacturer TMD Friction has strengthened its sales, marketing and technical divisions with the appointment of James Harper to its technical field support team. With more than 30 years’ experience…
Source: TMD Friction Leverkusen – Clement de Valon, who has been on the Board of TMD Friction since September, on October 1st assumed responsibility for the company’s global aftermarket business. de Valon, 46, takes over from David Baines, who on…
DETROIT, Mich.–TMD Friction has announced that effective from 1st August 2019 David Baines will be appointed as TMD Friction Group CEO and President. Mr. David Baines will replace current CEO Mr. Tetsuya Kumakawa, who will leave TMD Friction and be appointed…
LEVERKUSEN, Germany–TMD Friction has restructured the sale and distribution of its Textar ABS sensors. The ABS sensors from TMD Friction’s European aftermarket central warehouse in Leverkusen-Hitdorf will immediately start shipping to Textar customers. This means that customers will receive even…
DETROIT, Mich.–TMD Friction, a global leader in brake friction technology, has received the first NAFTA OE approval for its innovative copper free air disc brake (ADB) pad material, TX7400N. Fabio Jurchaks, Vice President of NAFTA, stated, “The TMD NAFTA team…
TMD has confirmed 2019 dates for their popular Brake Training classes. The classes are different from brake maintenance trainings that are offered and necessary for maintaining equipment. The TMD version starts with friction raw materials and discusses the art and science…
“Training is important. We need to keep investing in people and training them to make the best of their ability,” says Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training at TMD Friction. Irwin was promoted to the position in November. The BRAKE Report…
20 November 2018 – Leading global OE manufacturer, TMD Friction, has made a key promotion within its technical team to bolster its training resources on a global scale. With more than 24 years’ experience within the automotive industry, Scott Irwin,…
TMD Friction is expanding its global reach and making sure its customers know. The company is attending IAA under the slogan “This is our world.” At IAA, its Nisshinbo brand is front and center. This brand targets Asian vehicles driven…
PAGID Racing and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America have announced the extension of their partnership into 2024, ensuring that every racer in this elite championship will continue to rely on PAGID’s advanced brake pad technology. This collaboration underscores the…
In 2023, Textar, a premium braking brand under TMD Friction, significantly expanded its automotive aftermarket offerings by introducing 193 new products, including an impressive 36 first-to-market solutions. These pioneering products cement Textar’s status as a leader in the provision of…
AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, a Munich-based industrial conglomerate, has formally agreed to purchase the Brake Components division from Robert Bosch GmbH. This acquisition encompasses Buderus Guss GmbH and Robert Bosch Lollar Guss GmbH, highlighting AEQUITA’s commitment to enhancing its…
Textar, a leading premium braking brand, has launched an informative video campaign to showcase the rigorous development process behind its superior friction formulations. This initiative, part of the “In the pursuit of excellence” campaign, aims to enlighten customers about the…
Mintex Racing, a division of TMD Friction UK Ltd., has launched its #legendarybraking high-performance Race Ranges, a significant development in the world of motorsports. This launch, held at the 2024 Autosport International Show in Birmingham, marks a new era in…
TMD Friction’s Mintex Racing brake pads emerged triumphant once again, playing a crucial role in RS Off-Road’s victory at the grueling Scottish Borders Hill Rally 2023. Reece and Sean Mathieson, the talented duo representing RS Off-Road, tackled 14 demanding stages…
2023 was a year of significant shifts and innovations in the brake industry, and The BRAKE Report was there to keep you informed every step of the way. From major closures and acquisitions to cutting-edge technologies and legal controversies, our…
The European Union has stepped on the gas in its fight against air pollution, reaching a landmark deal on stricter emissions standards for cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Called “Euro 7,” these regulations aim to keep Europe’s roads cleaner, not…