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We design exceptional braking products for the world’s biggest automotive brands, motorsport and industrial applications.Home - TMD Friction Skip to content English 简体中文 Français Deutsch Română Español Português Original Equipment Commercial Vehicles Passenger Cars Aftermarket Textar Pagid Bendix Mintex Don Cobreq Racing Performance Mintex Racing Pagid Racing About us At a glance Executive Team Vision, Mission & Brand Customer focused Innovation Legislation leaders Quality focused Sustainability in our DNA Careers Culture Vacancies Sustainability Environment Governance Social Media Room Press Releases Brand Assets PR Contact Partner with us Ethics Hotline Contact Contact Submit a Complaint Skip to content Sustainability Media Room Press Releases Brand Assets PR Contact Partner with us Ethics Hotline Contact Contact Submit a Complaint English 简体中文 Français Deutsch Română Español Português Original Equipment Original Equipment We leverage 140+ years of automotive heritage to serve our OEM customers, who trust us to deliver safe, comfortable braking. Passenger Cars We provide brake friction products to the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, earning their trust by delivering exceptionally reliable and high-quality products that ensure safety on global roads. Commercial Vehicles Together with vehicle and brake manufacturers, TMD Friction engineers develop and test brake friction products that fulfil the highest requirements regarding comfort, performance and wear expectancy. Aftermarket Aftermarket Friction Experts We offer the broadest range of aftermarket brands in the industry serving any customer requirement and budget. Our brand portfolio ranges from budget over standard up to premium. Aftermarket Our brands Textar Pagid Bendix Mintex Don Cobreq Racing Performance Racing Performance Our racing brake products are shaped by over a century’s expertise, and trusted by strong partner teams globally. Pagid racing Numerous world championship titles, race wins and podium results have been secured with Pagid Racing brake performance. Mintex racing With a winning formula stretching back to the 1920s, Mintex Racing brake pads deliver proven performance on a daily basis. About us About us Discover what makes TMD Friction the world’s number one friction expert. Explore our iconic history, our guiding principles and our unifying mission as a business. Find out about our unique customer focus and our commitment to quality, innovation, legislation and sustainability. About us This is TMD Friction At a glance Executive Team Vision, Mission & Brand Innovation Quality focused Customer focused Sustainability Legislation Careers Careers We offer rewarding careers for every skillset and every level of experience, whether you’re just getting started in your career or a senior executive. Vacancies TMD Friction seeks the brightest and best talent to help us grow and succeed as a global business. Culture As a global company, TMD Friction has a rich and diverse culture. Global leaders in brake friction technology. Unrivalled expertise in OE Friction Explore more Aftermarket excellence Explore more Legendary performance in racing Explore more Our Vision We aim to be a driving force for a safe and sustainable future of mobility. As leading material scientists in friction technology since 1878, we provide over a century of pioneering expertise in advanced brake friction solutions for OEM and IAM customers. We envision a world where cutting-edge material science and deep expertise in friction and motion drive a safer and more sustainable future of mobility. Our Mission Developing brake friction solutions and services for today’s journeys and tomorrow’s advancements. We achieve this by leveraging over a century of expertise in friction technology, global capabilities, and the highest quality standards for premium performance. Our success is built on a dedicated global network of friction experts passionate about shaping a safe and sustainable future of mobility. Every day, they master the complexity of friction and motion with a clear focus on delivering superior value to our customers. Our Brand We don’t just create friction solutions. We deliver trust in motion. We are TMD Friction. 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. What we do Where premium quality meets exceptional performance Welcome to the cutting edge of braking. TMD Friction designs exceptional brake products for the world’s biggest automotive brands and motorsport. One of the world’s leading friction manufacturers, our research and development team has engineered over 50,000 formulations in the last three decades. About us Expertise you can count on Numbers only tell part of our story, but they show the scale of our global offering. 4200+ Employees 200+ R&D team 23 Locations 12 Countries When you choose TMD Friction, you’re gaining a global partner that goes the extra mile. A legacy of expertise Precision stopping power that's been trusted by the world's biggest automotive brands for over 145 years. Customer focused Whatever your industry, whatever your need, we are dedicated to engineering state-of-the-art braking products that match your requirements. Innovation Our R&D program continually pushes the boundaries of braking, delivering the ultimate in performance, safety and comfort. Trusted Quality We challenge ourselves to achieve the highest quality standards and build robust processes as we strive to exceed our customers’ quality expectations. Legislation leaders As global leaders in brake friction, we work with legislators to create workable, forward-thinking regulations that set new standards for braking. Sustainability We are committed to driving change towards a better future through pioneering sustainable braking, investing in a more efficient ecosystem and acting responsibly. OE Passenger Cars Driving excellence for passenger cars Every day, over 200 million drivers rely on TMD Friction original equipment for a safe and comfortable journey. With our global network we accompany our customers worldwide, addressing local market requirements and offering customized braking solutions. Discover more A legendary track record in motorsport TMD Friction delivers maximum performance from race track to street. Trusted by renowned partner teams to deliver global podium successes, our racing brake pads excel in all categories and competitions. OE Commercial Vehicles Exceptional braking for commercial vehicles In our Commercial Vehicles division, our OE products are manufactured specifically for commercial applications, ensuring that every vehicle remains safe, efficient and on the road for longer. Discover more The World’s No. 1 Friction Expert. Partner with TMD Friction. Let’s drive forward together Talk to us Contact us TMD Friction is a global business. 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