Textar expanded its aftermarket braking portfolio by 153 products in 2025. The premium brake friction brand achieved 43 first-to-market releases. In each case, Textar was the only premium brand offering brake pads and discs for a specific vehicle application.
Highlights
- Textar launched 153 new braking products in 2025, bringing its total portfolio to more than 8,318 items for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
- The brand achieved 43 first-to-market releases, covering models from Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and others.
- Textar claims more than 99 percent car parc coverage in Europe, supported by rapid product development timelines.
2025 Product Expansion Breakdown
The 153 new additions spanned a wide range of braking categories:
- 49 passenger car brake pads
- 28 brake discs
- 35 ABS sensors
- 5 commercial vehicle brake pads
- 5 wear indicators
- 4 brake shoes
- 2 brake drums
- 1 drum brake lining
- 24 additional products, including brake fluid, lubricants, accessories, and tools
Marco Loth, Vice President of Global Product Management, Sales & Trade Marketing at TMD Friction, noted the company delivered another strong year for portfolio growth in both speed and size.
OE Heritage and R&D Investment
Textar draws on more than 100 years of friction expertise and over 80 years of OE braking experience. The brand is backed by TMD Friction, a major brake friction manufacturer.
TMD Friction invests €30 million annually in research and development. The company operates four global R&D centers. That investment supports Textar’s ability to deliver rapid first-to-market coverage across diverse vehicle platforms.
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