Pure Friction Worldwide, more than 200 million drivers depend on TMD Friction to ensure a safe journey each day. That’s because we’re the world’s largest manufacturer of original equipment brake friction material for passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the global automotive industry, a valued supplier of safety-critical components to the majority of marques and a driving force in replacement braking products for OES and the aftermarket, through our brands: Textar, Pagid, Mintex, Don, Cobreq and Cosid. However our expertise isn’t just restricted to public highways; we also put our knowledge and experience to the ultimate test by developing high performance brake friction for racing and motorsport, as well as friction products for rail transport, power generation and other industrial applications.