Bendix enters the Polish aftermarket
Starting this month, TMD Friction is introducing its braking brand Bendix in Poland in order to better serve the global automotive aftermarket.
Warsaw, 12 February 2024
The braking specialist TMD Friction is expanding its European offering. Starting this month, the aftermarket braking brand Bendix is now available in the Polish market. Hart Sp. z o.o. will serve as the exclusive distributor of Bendix brake system parts in Poland. With this development, TMD Friction now offers Bendix in 17 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
With Bendix, TMD Friction offers the aftermarket another brand for quality-conscious customers. The Bendix product range includes brake pads, brake shoes and brake shoe kits, brake discs and brake drums, ABS sensors and wear indicators for passenger cars. The entire range covers 98 per cent of the European car parc.
“Bendix is a brand with a long tradition on the global aftermarket. We are proud that we have the opportunity to drive its further development. Thanks to TMD Friction’s knowledge of research, technology and production, as well as our OE experience, Bendix guarantees its customers excellent performance, comfort and safety,” says Joanna Krężelok, Head of Sales Office at TMD Friction in Poland.
“Bringing Bendix to Poland is part of our global strategy to extend our market share. We at TMD Friction are always looking for ways to expand our business and to better serve more customers in more markets. We aim to serve all drivers across the globe better and to offer them the right product – no matter where in the world they live, which car they own, and what their budget constraints are. Our wide portfolio of aftermarket brands covers virtually all regions, vehicle segments, and price classes. Above all, however, quality and safety are our top priorities,” adds Joanna Krężelok.
Bendix – excellent performance, comfort and safety
Uncompromising material quality and precise adaptation to advanced braking systems. This is how the Bendix brand can be described in a nutshell, as it complements the premium brand segment in TMD Friction’s portfolio.
There are few brands in the automotive industry that can boast of 100 or more years of experience. Bendix belongs to this elite group. The brand was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer and supplier of mechanical brake shoes for General Motors. Since then, it has had a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of high-end parts.
Since its inception, Bendix has successfully developed various braking solutions for use in the automotive industry, but also in aviation. These include brake assist systems
and power steering. The brand’s engineers can also boast of the introduction of the world’s first ABS system, which was available in the 1971 Chrysler Imperial, and the development of brake shoe kits.
High quality braking for today’s car parc requirements and in the future
Now, with the support of parent company TMD Friction, the world’s leading supplier of high-quality friction materials to the automotive industry, Bendix has undergone a transformation to adapt its product range to the requirements of today’s market. Thanks to TMD Friction’s manufacturing know-how, which stretches back more than 140 years, Bendix has become a global brand with a broad portfolio of innovative, high-quality products for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including those with hybrid and electric drives.
Bendix benefits from TMD Friction’s extensive expertise and global experience. The brand’s products with the blue logo are the result of research and rigorous testing, typical for TMD. Bendix friction compounds are made from up to 43 ingredients, so that they are precisely matched to the respective vehicle. At the same time, more than 99 per cent of Bendix products do not contain copper and antimony, which are harmful to the environment. As tests show, Bendix products exceed the requirements of the European industry standard ECE-R90.
Over 2600 references of Bendix brake discs and pads
Among other products, 1,300 brake pad references and the same number of brake disc references are available. In addition, Bendix offers brake drums (170 references), brake shoes (320 references), shoe and drum sets (200 references), ABS sensors (350 references) and wear sensors (180 references). Finding the right part quickly is easy in the Bendix Brakebook app and online catalogue. All products come with the necessary hardware for installation.
To learn more, visit the Bendix Poland home page:
Home page Polish: Bendix – Just Got Better (bendix-braking.com)
Brakebook Polish: Bendix Brakebook – Your personal online catalogue and marketing service. (bendix-braking.com)
Home page English: Bendix – Just Got Better (bendix-braking.com)
Brakebook English: Bendix Brakebook – Your personal online catalogue and marketing service. (bendix-braking.com)