Founded in 1925 from S.K. Wellman’s friction-material work for the Ford Model T, Carlisle Brake & Friction now engineers and manufactures braking, clutch, transmission and hydraulic motion-control solutions for off-highway equipment. Headquartered in Medina, Ohio, the company supports OEM customers through nine manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide, with particular experience in demanding construction, mining and agricultural machinery. Its North American facilities are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, while the Medina facility also holds IATF 16949:2016 certification.
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Knott Brake CompanyKnott Brake Company traces its roots to a 1937 German parent company and has operated in the United States since 1987, growing from founder Hans Knott’s home-based business into a 65-person manufacturer in Lodi, Ohio. Known for adapting German-engineered braking solutions to demanding off-highway equipment, the company develops custom systems for machinery makers and supports them with in-house engineering, manufacturing and testing. Its operation is ISO 9001:2015 certified.LODI, OH
Force Control Industries, IncFamily-owned since 1969, Force Control Industries designs and manufactures industrial clutches and brakes at its Fairfield, Ohio headquarters, where its patented Posidyne oil-shear technology was developed. The company makes its products in more than 100,000 square feet of in-house manufacturing space, pairing engineering with machining to build durable drives for severe-duty equipment and custom applications. Force Control has been ISO compliant since 2008 and identifies its products as made in the USA.FAIRFIELD, OH
ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota IncZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is a North Mankato manufacturer known for building hydraulic brake systems for demanding off-road equipment. Its products serve heavy-duty machinery operating in harsh environments, including construction and agricultural applications.YORK, PA
Logan Clutch CorporationFamily owned and operated since 1975, Logan Clutch Corporation makes industrial clutches, brakes and power-takeoff systems for demanding equipment applications. Its Cleveland-area operation keeps sales, engineering and manufacturing under one roof in a 60,000-square-foot facility, allowing the company to modify established designs for specific OEM requirements. Logan is a made-in-USA manufacturer with more than a dozen patents and ISO 9001-2015 approval.FREDONIA, NY