WHERE PREMIUM QUALITY MEETS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
TMD Friction is the world’s number one friction expert. Day by day we’re building an increasingly global footprint. We are market leaders in both the global replacement parts and industrial applications markets.
We’re dedicated to providing total confidence, satisfaction, safety and trust in our braking products.
Rising to every friction challenge
TMD Friction has developed over 50,000 friction formulations in the last three decades to meet every possible challenge on the world’s roads.
This exhaustive work has enabled us to fulfill our three-part company mission.Firstly, we contribute to human safety by providing the most reliable brake products, as well as a safe and healthy working environment for our teams. Secondly, we constantly challenge ourselves to meet the highest quality standards and build robust processes to exceed expectations. Finally, we provide value-adding solutions that enable our customers to be successful and achieve their visions.
What makes us leaders
A legacy of expertise
Precision stopping power that's been trusted by the world's biggest automotive brands for over 140 years.
Customer focused
Whatever your industry, whatever your need, we’re 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
Quality is at the heart of everything we deliver. The reliability of our products gives you the confidence to trust TMD Friction time after time.
Legislation leaders
As global leaders in brake friction, we work with legislators across the world to create workable, forward-thinking regulations that set new standards for braking.
Sustainability
We're constantly striving to improve our sustainability, processes and supply chains for the benefit of our customers and the planet.
Relied on by the world
Industry-leading vehicle manufacturers and drivers around the world rely on TMD Friction every day for our responsibility, service and coverage.
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01. Responsibility
Our responsibility is relied upon – for the 200 million drivers around the world who use and trust our brakes for their safety, and for the planet with our commitment to cleaner, greener braking.
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02. Service
Our service is relied upon – to manufacture friction products with the highest quality raw materials, and our commitment to adding value to the worldwide independent aftermarket sector.
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03. Coverage
We produce over 1 million braking products every day, and cover nearly the entirety of the worldwide car parc, with one of the widest friction formulation portfolios.
An iconic history
Our heritage as a brake company is rich in iconic moments. In 1910 we supplied the Ford Model T – the defining car of the 20th Century – with clutch linings. In 1955, Stirling Moss won his first British Formula One Grand Prix in a car fitted with Textar brake linings. The London Underground chose Transport Brakes Ltd in 1967 to meet their needs, a relationship that continues to this day with TMD Friction.
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Invest in TMD Friction
TMD Friction is an established market leader, and we’re growing fast. With a reputation for quality and a global footprint, we represent a highly attractive proposition to our investors across the world.