TMD Friction
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany1001-5000 Employees
TMD Friction is a global supplier of brake friction solutions for the automotive and brake industries. The company designs and manufactures components such as disc brake pads and drum brake linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, reflecting a long-standing focus on safety in motion since its founding in 1878. It serves vehicle manufacturers with original equipment and supports the international aftermarket under brands Textar, Mintex, Don, Pagid, Cobreq and Bendix, and it also offers high-performance racing products under Mintex Racing and Pagid Racing. It maintains a global network of more than 4,200 friction experts with locations across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, China and Japan. The company is based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector as a significant player in friction technology. In 2026 it announced an expansion to Valencia, Spain, signaling growth in Southern Europe.