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The BRAKE Report is a pivotal hub that has been steering the global brake industry since its inception in 2012. Our platform provides indispensable resources to industry executives and professionals, connecting a global network beyond geographical and functional boundaries.
Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology
Industry Partner
Bruker’s TriboLab HD enables cost-effective, rapid screening of new friction materials. This versatile, high-torque system bridges the gap between the drawing board and dynamometer testing by making repeatable brake friction, wear, and particle emissions studies possible in a laboratory setting.
Critical decisions can be made earlier in the brake material development process, with TriboLab HD’s in-lab ability to simulate SAE J2522 protocols and other standards that are then used to screen and rank new formulations. The tool offers the most force torque in a research testing system, the widest range of test capabilities, the most control over test parameters/conditions, and support for brake particle analysis. TriboLab HD helps engineers and manufacturers meet the development needs for standard and emerging brake materials.
Draxton
Industry Partner
Draxton is a world-class company specializing in the manufacturing and commercialization of highly-complex machined cast and machined iron and aluminum components for passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as industrial applications.
Serving over 75 customers and strategically located in 6 countries across 3 continents.
The total annual capacity of the Sector, including Joint Ventures, is:
- More than 640 thousand tons of iron casting.
- More than 11 thousand tons of aluminum casting.
- Machining of more than 30 million parts.
Draxton’s team is formed by more than 5,000 talented workers at 15 productive units + Engineering Centers.
With a wide portfolio of technologies, processes and materials we produce highly complex components for brakes, powertrain and transmission systems.
Frasle Mobility
Industry Partner
Fras-le is a leading supplier of heavy duty drum brake lining in North America, with a strong presence in the OEM and IAM markets, our core business being brake pads and linings for medium duty and heavy duty vehicles. As of recently, we are moving towards building a unified global company under Frasle Mobility, resulting in a complete portfolio of products and services solutions. This allows us the opportunity to collaborate our house of brands to further serve different parts of the IAM and OEM markets.
Fras-le has two locations in the US, a commercial & engineering office located in Auburn Hills, MI and a production plant in Prattville, AL. We are currently expanding our portfolio, launching medium duty hydraulic rotors and heavy duty air disc brake rotors. Fras-le produces high quality and engineered products, with a focus on copper free materials as well as other products such as brake pads for off highway/mining applications, aircrafts, industrial applications and others.
Frenkit
Industry Partner
Frenkit, a leading European brake hardware supplier, is building on its decades of experience in the industry and expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Frenkit now offers North American customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of US aftermarket sales. Their rubber components are manufactured at their own facilities in Spain and India, utilizing proprietary rubber compounds.
Frenkit has customers in over 70 countries, including OEMs, top aftermarket distributors and caliper remanufacturers. Their program includes hardware kits for both disc and drum brakes, caliper pistons, brake caliper repair kits, electronic parking brake kits and much more. In total, Frenkit’s growing portfolio includes more than 15,000 different components covering 50,000 parts cross-referenced to OE. Frenkit’s extensive catalog is fully ACES and PIES compliant and FMSI-indexed.
Frenkit companies also include Seinsa Corporation and Joycar S.L., both based in Spain. Seinsa has been a leading manufacturer of products in braking, suspension, steering and transmission systems for the last 50 years, supplying OEMs, automotive aftermarket distributors and brake caliper remanufacturers. Joycar is well-known for its design solutions and mold making expertise, with a focus on small series production, 3D printing and prototyping.
Hagman Search
Industry Partner
Hagman Search is a boutique executive search firm that specializes in recruiting top talent for the automotive industry, with a sharp focus on brake systems, eMobility, and automated driving technology.
Operating as a strategic partner, our firm offers both retained search and contingent services, tailoring its approach to address the unique hiring challenges faced by companies in highly specialized market segments.
By combining industry-specific knowledge with personalized service, Hagman Search has established a reputation as a trusted partner in talent acquisition, consistently helping clients secure the skilled professionals needed to drive innovation and growth in the competitive automotive market.
Horiba
Industry Partner
Shaping a sustainable future through the development of unique and innovative measurement and analysis technology has been at the core of HORIBA for more than 70 years, offering customized solutions across various industries. Our brake testing portfolio delivers precision and reliability, featuring advanced brake dynamometers for performance and NVH testing across vehicle types, from compact cars to heavy-duty and railway systems.
Additional solutions include Brake Dust measurement systems and environmental simulation options like saltwater and fog testing. A range of contract testing as well as engineering and consultancy options round off our brake testing portfolio.
Innovamat
Industry Partner
Innovamat Srl is a company born in 2021 from the collaboration of two renowned friction material additive manufacturers, Quartz and Rimsa, Rimsa and Quartz, with over 50 years of combined experience in R&D, product development, and evolving industrial capabilities. From chemical replacement to emissions reduction, we achieve our solutions to contribute to the optimization of the cost-to-performance of the formulations through our expanding manufactured product range.
- Sb and Sn free Synthetic Metal Sulfides, as key additives for adjusting some critical aspects of the performance, wear and comfort both in pads, shoes and blocks.
- Fiber-free Titanates, as key elements for NVH and emissions reduction in brake pads because of the catalytic properties.
- Our range of Synergistic lubricants, that takes advantage of the synergy of several layered molecular structures with weak interlayer bonding to reduce the cost or improve the performance.
Lapinus
Industry Partner
Lapinus is part of the ROCKWOOL Group, the world’s biggest producer of mineral fibre-based products. We are proud to be listed as no. 16 among the 100 most sustainable global companies. For over 30 years our sustainable certified bio-soluble fibres, with a high and stable quality, are being used in OEM, OES and AM friction materials.
We support the market using our extensive knowledge, generated using our pilot plant and testing centre. Data using our Krauss machine and full-scale passenger car noise dynamometer allow us to understand the interaction between our fibres and other materials in the friction composite. Alongside our fibres, we also offer PROMAXON®-D, a versatile high quality synthetic calcium silicate, which has a good synergy with our fibres in friction material formulations.
Momentum USA | New World Friction
Industry Partner
Momentum USA, Inc. is a privately held, family owned company that has provided automotive excellence through manufacturing, distribution, and sales of aftermarket auto parts for over 75 years.
Momentum USA, Inc., with our sister company, New World Friction (NWF), offers a 100% North American made brake pad line. By delivering advanced and innovative brake products, we have earned the trust of many long-term global customers. This allows Momentum USA, Inc. an advantage in the aftermarket for delivering first-to-market products with leading edge technology.
Our AmeriBRAKES are at the forefront of materials and formulation development, being the “first-to-market” with a 100% copper free formula. Our exceptional brake pads result from meticulous engineering and high-quality raw materials. Maintaining total control throughout the manufacturing process ensures our products are the highest quality from production to distribution and delivers continual customer satisfaction.
NITREX
Industry Partner
At Nitrex, we specialize in advanced turnkey heat treatment solutions for brake rotor manufacturers and machining centers, enabling them to produce high-performance rotors with our proprietary Nitreg®-C Ferritic Nitrocarburizing and SMART ONC® technologies. Our state-of-the-art furnaces and processes offer a cost-effective solution that significantly enhances corrosion resistance, wear protection, and overall durability. To further maximize the benefits of Nitreg®-C, our Smart ONC® controlled post-oxidation treatment delivers superior, long-lasting corrosion resistance. This enhancement also reduces rust dust emissions and ensures compliance with environmental standards. We are committed to advancing industry standards and promoting sustainability, helping our partners meet the evolving demands of the automotive and commercial transport sectors.
NRS Brakes
Industry Partner
The innovative technology behind NRS Brakes has earned a reputation for producing the world’s longest-lasting and quietest brake pads.
Leading the global market in brake pad technology is our PACE award-winning NUCAP Retention System (NRS) Technology, guaranteeing friction material won’t delaminate.
Our pads feature fully galvanized backing plates for extended pad life and an innovative noise-canceling piston insert, ensuring a quiet ride by eliminating noise.
The FMSI now designates brake pad applications with OEM-specified mechanical fusion as “Z”. NRS Brakes provides a full listing of all FMSI Z Number applications.
Orthene Chemicals
Industry Partner
Orthene. Your Expert Brake Fluid Partner
Orthene is the world’s leading expert in brake fluid, and the world’s largest specialist private label brake fluid manufacturer. We know brake fluid like nobody else.
Orthene offers its private label customers a comprehensive service, ensuring the highest possible quality. We formulate, blend, bottle, label, pack and ship to major brake parts manufactures, large oil and lubricant brands and leading petroleum companies worldwide. We treat their brand as if it was our own.
Orthene can supply all types of brake fluid; from a standard DOT3 to the highest specification DOT5.1 LV, from military-grade options to the highest performance racing brake fluids, for both the OEM and IAM markets. Orthene is certified to meet the most stringent international automotive quality standards such as ITAF 16949 and ISO 9001.
Orthene continues to lead innovation in the world of brake fluid, as it has done for almost 50 years. We produce the world’s highest performance racing brake fluid, Halo P1, and recently launched the pioneering REC60, a DOT 4 brake fluid with 60% recycled content. Such innovations ensure that our customers remain at the forefront of brake fluid technology. Our expertise and commitment to quality are reflected not only in the superior products we produce but also in the exceptional service we provide.
PFC Brakes
Industry Partner
PFC Brakes is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance braking systems. Our products deliver ultimate stopping power, durability, and reliability. PFC Brakes serves various industries, including motorsports, automotive, and commercial vehicles. Renowned for our innovative approach, we utilize advanced materials and proprietary technologies to produce brake pads, rotors, and calipers that consistently outperform competitors.
At PFC Brakes, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of engineering, ensuring that our products provide exceptional performance! We even strive to reduce our environmental footprint by employing eco-friendly practices and materials in the production process. PFC Brakes continues to set new benchmarks for precision and performance – NO COMPROMISES.
PureForge
Industry Partner
PureForge has innovated a Nano-Surface Forging® technology that addresses many of the standard automotive industry issues related to current brake systems. Reducing brake maintenance could lead to reduced labor overhead.
PureForge® Brakes are disrupting and changing what we know about braking and can provide significant TCO benefits to Fleet owners through our patented technology.
PureForge technology has several advantages over standard OEM or aftermarket brake replacement parts. These advantages include longevity, reduced brake dust, corrosion-resistant, and light-weighting.
SAE Brake
Industry Partner
At the 43rd Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, we are your gateway to the forefront of braking technology and innovation. With a rich history spanning over four decades, the brightest minds in the braking industry gather, creating a platform where ideas are cultivated, and partnerships thrive.
The Brake Colloquium & Exhibition is the premier gathering for all those passionate about braking technology. Whether you are an industry veteran, an engineer, a researcher or an emerging professional, this event is designed to educate, inspire, and connect. This is where experts, engineers and enthusiasts convene to discuss the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of braking systems.
Sangsin Brake
Industry Partner
Sangsin Brake is the No.1 manufacturer in the domestic brake friction materials market, as it occupies the greatest market share in Korea.
Sangsin is equipped with original technologies that are globally appreciated—NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) tuning technology for improved brake sensitivity, environmentally friendly friction material technology addressing the strict regulations in North America and Europe, the most optimized mix and convergence technologies, and raw materials convergence technology for improving safety and abrasion resistance, etc. In preparation of the upcoming electric vehicle era, Sangsin is currently developing a noncontact type of brake auxiliary device as well.
Tribotecc
Industry Partner
Tribotecc GmbH is a global market and technology leader of high performance metal sulfide solutions for the friction industry. The tribological properties of metal sulfide systems with regard to chemical structure, polarity, lubricating ability and thermal behavior are essential for the functioning and performance enhancement of friction products and help to extend the lifetime of components in motion.
Sulfides of various metals have proven to be the most versatile and effective additives for stabilizing the coefficient of friction at high level, prevent brake fading, reduce pad and disc wear and increase comfort by less noise and vibrations. Tribotecc is continuously working with its partners in the brake industry to develop next generation materials to address new requirements such as emission reduction, price stability or substitution of certain metals such as antimony or copper.
Waupaca Foundry
Industry Partner
Discover the power of true capacity.
What is true capacity? At Waupaca Foundry, it’s more than volume. It’s our capacity to keep promises so you can expect tomorrow’s deliveries on time, as well as tomorrow’s industry-leading advancements. It’s leveraging design, material solutions, and additive manufacturing to cut cost, as well as flexing production to meet your needs. It’s the capacity to ensure quality, manage value-added services, and offer carbon-neutral Waupaca Green Castings™ to meet your Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction targets. And, it’s the capacity to contribute value and solve problems at every stage of launch and production. The most respected brands in the world count on Waupaca Foundry for consistently high-quality gray iron, ductile iron, and austempered iron castings.
It’s all this and more. More than you expect. Everything you need to outperform.
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