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TMD Friction is a leading global supplier of high-quality brake friction solutions for the automotive and brake industries, developing and manufacturing disc brake pads and drum brake linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Since 1878, we have tackled the challenge of safety in motion, becoming a trusted leader in friction technology.
Vision and Mission
Our mission is to develop premium brake friction solutions that empower today’s journeys and drive tomorrow’s advancements. We envision a world where mobility is safer and more sustainable, led by our in-depth expertise and our continuous drive for excellence.
Our Brand
Motion drives the world.
At its core lies friction – the force that stops, controls, and empowers every move. For over a century, we’ve mastered this force. As pioneers of material in motion, we create precision-engineered solutions that deliver total control and uncompromising performance.
We push boundaries, redefining driving dynamics and ensuring that every stop is as reliable as every start. Committed to sustainable mobility, we shape a future where performance and responsibility go hand in hand.
We don’t just create friction solutions. We deliver trust in motion.
Our Values
- Responsibility and Entrepreneurship: We care about the environment and seek sustainable solutions. We embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging every employee to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and drive continuous advancement.
- Quality and Performance Excellence: Through continuous improvement, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence, we ensure that our products and services exceed our customers’ expectations – reinforcing trust in motion.
- Global Collaboration as ONE: We believe that success is built on trust, open communication, and strong relationships. By fostering a culture of teamwork and respect across departments, regions, customers, and business partners, we create an open and collaborative environment.
Our Customers
We supply vehicle manufacturers with premium braking products for original equipment (OE) as well as the international aftermarket (IAM) with our renowned brands Textar, Mintex, Don, Pagid, Cobreq and Bendix. With over a century of experience in motorsport, we also supply the racing industry with high-performance braking products under the Mintex Racing and Pagid Racing brands.
Market Position and Value Proposition
As a leading materials scientist in friction technology since 1878, TMD Friction has unique capabilities to master the complexity of friction and motion, unleashing the advancing power of mobility.
TMD Friction boasts a comprehensive portfolio of brake friction products catering to all car parc requirements, both present and future. To ensure the ultimate in choice and flexibility, we offer eight aftermarket braking brands, ranging from budget to premium, ensuring we offer the right solution for every customer and every driving condition. With a dedicated global network of more than 4,200 friction experts worldwide and locations across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, China and Japan, product availability for TMD Friction is unmatched, worldwide.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Committed to responsible advancement, TMD Friction integrates sustainability into its core processes. From using eco-friendly materials to reducing the environmental impact of our production and supply chain, we actively contribute to a greener and more sustainable future in mobility.
Technology and Innovation
Throughout our history, TMD Friction has led the way with cutting-edge braking innovations. Over the past three decades, we have developed 52,000 friction materials, using in-house developed AI tools since 2015 to help us find the perfect formulation. TMD Friction developed brake pads for the first ceramic brake disc and was the pioneer in producing copper-free brake pads for high-performance vehicles. We were also the world’s first manufacturer to introduce lightweight brake pads, as well as developing friction products for a new generation of electric vehicles.
