50 YEARS OF CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

• Aston Martin DB11

• Audi A3

• Audi RS3

• BMW M3 GTS

• BMW X4M

• BMW X5M

• Bugatti Chiron

• Honda Civic (Brazil)

• Honda NSX

• Lamborghini Huracan

• Porsche Cayman GT4

• VW Crafter

• VW Golf

• Aston Martin Vantage GT12

• Aston Martin Vulcan

• Audi Q7

• BMW X3

• BMW X4

• BMW X5

• BMW X6

• Chrysler Viper Track Pack

• Mercedes S Class AMG

• Porsche Cayenne

• Porsche Macan

• Porsche Panamera G2

• Audi RS3

• Audi RSQ3

• Audi TT RS

• BMW M3

• Corvette C7 Stingray

• Fiat 500X

• Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

• Ford Transit Courier

• Mercedes-AMG GT

• Porsche Macan

• Porsche Panamera

Other 2013 Models:

• Aston Martin Rapide S

• BMW 7-series

• Dodge Viper

• Fiat Ducato

• Mercedes AMG SLS Black Series

• Mercedes S-Class

• Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

• Audi R8

• Audi R8

• Ford B-Max

• Ferrari F151

• Opel Movano

• Opel Vivaro

• Porsche 911 (991)

• Porsche Boxster

• Porsche GT3

With this acquisition, the world’s largest supplier of friction material for the automotive industry was founded.

Nisshinbo Holdings is Nikkel-225-listed conglomerate founded in 1907 employing more than 20,000 people.

• BMW M3 GTS

• Honda Civic

• Lamborghini Aventador

• Mercedes B-Class (W246)

• Mercedes CLS

• Mercedes SLK (R172)

• Toyota Yaris

• Aston Martin Rapide

• Audi RS5

• Audi RS5

• BMW X3 (F25)

• VW Touareg

• BMW M5

• Chevrolet Corvette

• Ferrari F149

• Lexus LS

• Lexus LS

• Aston Martin DB9

• Audi Q7 V12

• Mercedes A-Class

• Mercedes E-Class (W212)

• Audi A3

• Audi R8

• Mercedes C-Class (W204)

• Audi A4

• Audi A7

• Audi S6

• Audi TT

• Opel Corsa D

• Toyota Yaris

• Audi RS4

• Ferrari F430

• Fiat Punto, Doblo

• Mercedes B-Class (W245)

• Porsche 911 (997)

• Porsche GT3

• Suzuki Lana, Swift

• VW Golf V R32

• Audi A6, S4

• Mercedes A-Class (W169)

• Mercedes McLaren SLR

• Mitsubishi Colt

• Opel Astra H

• Opel Tiger

• Audi RS6

• Audi S4

• BMW X3 (E83)

• Opel Meriva

• Toyota Avensis

• VW Phaeton

• Porsche Boxster

• Porsche Cayenne

• Toyota Corolla

• VW Touareg

Acquisition by TMD Friction Group and restructuring resulting in the modernisation of the manufacturing process.

Implementation of small series production for high performance and racing pads.

Transfer of the OE PCL production to Spain

• Opel Vivaro

Other 2000 Models:

• Audi A2

• Mercedes C-Class (W203)

• Mercedes CL55 AMG F1

• Opel Corsa C

• Porsche 911 (996)

• Porsche 997 (Turbo)

• Audi TT

• Opel Astra G

• Opel Movano

• Porsche 911 (996)

• Mercedes A-Class (W168)

• Porsche Boxster (986)

• VW Golf IV

• VW Passat

• Opel Vectra B

• Audi A4

• Audi A8

• Opel Omega

• Mercedes C-Class (W202)

• Opel Corsa B

• Fiat Cinquecento

• Mercedes S-Class (W140)

• Opel Astra F

• VW Golf III

Build-up of an international friction group with plants in Germany, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, France and China (JV) and sale companies in Spain, France and Great Britain.

• 1981 – VW Polo

• 1982 – Mercedes 190 Series

• 1983 – VW Golf III

• 1985 – Mercedes 190 Series

• 1986 – Audi 80

• 1986 – Audi 90

• 1986 – Opel Omega

• 1987 – Alfa Romeo 164

• 1988 – Opel Vectra A

• 1988 – VW Passat

• 1988 – Porsche 911 (964)

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Successful development of non-asbestos friction material.

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First serial approval by Volkswagen for semi-metallic disc brake pads.

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1973 – VW Passat

1973 – Porsche 914

1974 – VW Golf I

1974 – VW Scirocco

1975 – VW Polo

1976 – Mercedes W123

1978 – Audi 80

1978 – Porsche 944

1979 – Mercedes S-Class (W123)

Other 1960’s Models

1963 – Mercedes W110

1964 – Mercedes W111

1968 – Porsche 911

Start of the production of linings for passenger cars under the brand Pagid.

Over the following years, Pagid grows into a renowned brand name, not least known for its expertise in high performance and racing vehicles.

Presswerk AG (PAG) oversaw the production of duroplastic parts for radio, telecommunications, and domestic appliances. Involvement in the development of technical equipment for the armed forces. They were also commissioned to produce brake friction materials for the HermanKirbach’schen Werke in Coswig. From the production of ‘People’s Receivers’ to brake pads for premium cars.