Established in 1996, American Friction Technologies is known as North America’s largest producer of sintered metallic brake pads for the powersports industry. The company develops customized friction materials for demanding OEM and aftermarket applications, using in-house dynamometer testing to reproduce real-world conditions.
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GMP Friction ProductsGMP Friction Products manufactures sintered metallic friction materials and friction components, a specialty it has developed since 1929. Founded as General Metals Powder Company (GEMPCO), the company traces its history to John Fisher’s copper-powder manufacturing process and says it remains active in research and development of friction materials. Its Akron facility also offers engineering collaboration and testing services for wet and dry applications.AKRON, OH
Hawk PerformanceBorn on the racetrack in 1993, Hawk Performance makes high-performance brake pads, rotors and fluids for vehicles ranging from race cars to daily drivers, trucks and motorcycles. Its brake pads are designed, engineered and produced in the United States, drawing on technology used in military and airline applications. Based in Medina, Ohio, Hawk is the official brake product of several motorsports organizations, including NASA, SCCA and Stadium Super Trucks.MEDINA, OH
Ferotec FrictionFerotec Friction is a global leader in the development and distribution of quality industrial friction materials, proudly manufactured in the USA. The company provides dependable friction solutions for sectors such as automotive, industrial machinery, marine, wind energy, construction, and rail.MANHEIM, PA
FDP BrakesBorn in 1969, FDP Friction Science is a Virginia-based brake manufacturer known for supplying Ford’s Thunderbird platform from the company’s earliest years. Today, nearly 400 employees support its work for OEMs and other brake-industry customers, with more than 500 million pads produced over five decades.MORRISVILLE, PA