GMP 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.
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American Friction TechnologiesEstablished 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.CLEVELAND, 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
GKN Powder MetallurgyGKN Powder Metallurgy produces precision metal components and metal powders through a global network of manufacturing sites and innovation centers. The company describes a 260-year history and identifies powder metallurgy as its central area of expertise, supplying customers across automotive, industrial, energy, medical, aerospace, and other markets.DUBOIS, PA
Powdermet IncFounded in 1996 by Andrew Sherman as a spinout of Ultramet, Powdermet develops advanced metal and ceramic materials and manufactures engineered powders for clients from its Euclid, Ohio facility. The 20-plus-person company combines contract research and toll processing with a proprietary base of powder-metallurgy and ceramic-processing technologies, helping move materials from laboratory concepts into pilot production and commercial products. Powdermet has also won more than 80 government-sponsored grants and has received recognition including an R&D 100 Award and repeated Inc. 5000 listings.EUCLID, OH