TMD Friction, a fully owned business group of Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of brake friction materials to the automotive and brake industry. The company’s product portfolio comprises disc brake pads and drum brake linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles together with friction materials for racing and industrial applications. TMD Friction is one of the largest friction suppliers in the world to the on-road automotive Original Equipment Market, serving an extensive range of platforms from compact car to super premium car. TMD Friction is also the largest producer of air disc brake pads to the commercial vehicle sector as well as bringing advanced brake technology to the motorsport market worldwide. With its brands Textar, Mintex, Don, Pagid, Cobreq, Nisshinbo and Bendix, TMD Friction has a market-leading position in the global replacement parts market. Under the brand name Cosid TMD Friction develops and produces friction materials for industrial applications.