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Amsted Automotive
Industry Partner
Backed by more than a century of cold-forming and finishing innovation, Amsted Automotive is a leader in brake piston manufacturing. Amsted specializes in producing high-quality, precision-engineered pistons that deliver reliability, performance, and efficiency for today’s most demanding applications. Using domestically sourced materials and operating facilities across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe, we ensure supply chain security and global support. Our advanced design expertise and process efficiencies allow us to create high-value, cost-effective solutions tailored to customer requirements—making Amsted Automotive a trusted partner in brake piston technology.
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.
Friction Materials Standards Institute
Industry Partner
Founded in 1948, the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) began as a trade association for North American automotive aftermarket friction manufacturers. Over the decades, it has developed a universal part numbering system for brake pads, shoes, discs, and clutch facings known as the FMSI® part number.
Membership is open to any manufacturer of friction products covered by the FMSI® and FMS® numbering systems. Distributors, retailers, and other industry participants may qualify for subscription.
From the factory floor to the service bay, a single, consistent FMSI® number serves as the industry’s common language, eliminating confusion and reducing costs across the entire supply chain.
While the core focus remains on-highway vehicles in North America, the FMSI® system now enjoys widespread global adoption and covers a broad range of vehicle types.
In July 2025, FMSI introduced a subscription service providing fee-based access to its electronic catalog and daily updates on new brake applications making it available to anyone on the planet.
Thanks to the cooperation of its members, the entire aftermarket benefits from these services at minimal shared cost.
FMSI®, FMS®, United By Brakes®, and Brake Weekend™ are registered trademarks of the Friction Materials Standards Institute.
Hagman Search
Industry Partner
Hagman Search is a retained boutique search firm dedicated exclusively to the automotive and commercial vehicle brake industries.
We don’t just fill open requisitions; we build the leadership and technical teams that define the future of braking technology. As a retained partner, we work on an exclusive basis, allowing us to commit 100% of our resources to solving your most critical hiring challenges in this highly specialized market.
By combining deep technical fluency with a rigorous, personalized search methodology, Hagman Search has become the trusted advisor for companies that cannot afford to compromise on talent. We deliver the innovators and leaders who drive growth in a competitive global landscape.
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.
Mevotech
Industry Partner
Founded in 1982, Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering, braking, and suspension aftermarket auto parts. For more than four decades, Mevotech has worked to improve the technician experience through advanced engineering, superior materials, and rigorous quality control standards, developing components that deliver durability, performance, and efficient installation for professional repair facilities.
Engineering is at the core of Mevotech’s approach. With an in-house engineering team dedicated to continuous product development, the company has introduced 13 patented chassis technologies and more than a thousand first-to-market product innovations that address real-world aftermarket challenges. This same engineering philosophy extends to Mevotech’s braking solutions, where advanced materials, performance-driven friction formulations, and design improvements help technicians deliver reliable stopping power across a wide range of driving conditions. By focusing its engineering expertise on the driveline, steering, suspension, and braking categories, Mevotech provides industry-leading parts coverage supported by knowledgeable technical support and customer care, helping technicians make confident repair decisions while improving efficiency in the service bay.
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.
NUADI Group
Industry Partner
NUADI GROUP is formed by two strong brands dedicated to design, develop and manufacture brake components for all types of vehicles. On one hand, NUADI, who has been supplying brake pad backing plates and shims to the OE and Aftermarket sectors for more than 60 years. And on the other hand, SADECA, who has recently joined the group and has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing electrical wear sensors and hardware applications for brake systems.
As a consequence of the great experience of our outstanding team, a relentless work in innovation, product development and continuous improvement allowed NUADI Group to become the international leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of brake systems components supplied globally to the most recognized OEMs and Brake Systems manufacturers around the world, thanks to our global presence in Asia, Europe and America.
Orthene Chemicals
Industry 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.
Preferred Automotive Coponents
Industry Partner
Preferred Automotive Components (PAC) is a U.S.-based supplier of brake shims, wear sensors, and caliper hardware, serving the North American aftermarket and OE sectors since 2013. As a division of Preferred Tool and Die, PAC draws on decades of tooling and stamping expertise with a focus on brake system innovation.
From precision-stamped components to proprietary features like FastTab™ for quick liner removal, SnapRight™ for efficient staking, StakeRight™ to prevent buckling, and QUIKrelease™ to reduce pad drag, PAC delivers solutions that improve assembly speed, reliability, and overall brake performance.
With domestic production, short lead times, and responsive engineering support, PAC has earned a reputation as a reliable partner for brake manufacturers who value quality and consistency. We’ve already supplied over 250 million brake shims to the North American market, and continue to support the industry with proven products and expert service.
PROCOTEX
Industry Partner
Procotex Corporation is the Belgian headquarter of a family owned business (four brothers Douchy) with daughter companies in Lithuania, Turkey and France.
The challenge of today is to develop a sustainable global economy: an economy that the planet is capable of supporting indefinitely. The previous and today’s generation were often blamed: “in meeting our needs, we are destroying the ability of future generations to meet theirs”. The second generation of the family behind Procotex is proud to acknowledge that their commitment to sustainable profitable growth also has to take into account the broader economic, environmental and social impact of our products and operations.
The products of Procotex are, from its origin, sustainable proven. Which fibre can be more sustainable than flax? A European local natural fibre: zero irrigation, zero ogm, source of carbone, zero waste, thermoregulating, light, bio degradable, generates biodiversity through rotation. Flax is the most ecological fibre existing. On the other side, by recycling other natural fibres, synthetic and technical fibres we are saving a huge amount of precious resources and energy consumption. Procotex emphasizes employee engagement because engaged employees tend to be more productive and loyal which is a valuable asset of our company.
Sustainable manufacturing requires an ongoing process of improvement, a process which we continue to pursue in the next years. The investment of a 1 MW photovoltaic electricity power station on the site of Dottignies (B) in 2017 delivers one third of its energy consumption and helps to increase the sustainable philosophy of the group.
Our goal: to be a top global company for sustainable fibres, to drive innovation in people’s lives and culture at a cheaper price than virgin (less sustainable) fibres.
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.
ROCKWOOL
Industry Partner
Lapinus® products are being produced by the ROCKWOOL group, the world’s biggest producer of mineral fibre-based products. For over 30 years our sustainable certified bio-soluble fibres, with a high and stable quality are being used globally 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. We recently added emission measurement equipment to our dynamometer enabling us to measure brake wear emissions during dyno testing. Next to 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.
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.
WINHERE
Industry Partner
Located in greater Chicago area, Winhere Brake Parts, Inc. (WBPI) distributes brake rotors/drums and other brake components to customers throughout North America. WBPI prides itself on supplying its partners with products that are consistent and of a high quality. Winhere Auto-Part Manufacturing Co. Ltd., the parent company of WBPI has grown rapidly to become the largest professional brake manufacturer of discs/drums in China and Thailand, shipping and producing more than 55 million units of brake discs and 10 million brake pads annually to its customers all over the world.
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