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TMD Friction supports young automotive learners

2 February 2022

Through its Mintex braking brand, TMD Friction has joined forces with Rallysport Engineering Academy in Essex to support 14-16 year olds with their motor vehicle… Read More

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New Area Sales Manager for TMD Friction

26 January 2022

Jake Prout has been appointed as TMD Friction’s new Area Sales Manager for the South West.Jack has been in sales in the aftermarket since 2007. Read More

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Textar: New-to-range brake discs

21 April 2021

Textar has added brake discs for the Mercedes Benz E-Class (2016), Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover IV (2017) as well as the Volkswagen Amarok… Read More

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WIN with TMD Friction

1 March 2021

TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, is giving away 10 mechanic packs, with each including a 10-pack of gloves, a torch, kneeling pad, car seat… Read More

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An offer they can’t refuse: DON expands with Spartan Motor Factors

24 December 2020

Brake brand DON, part of TMD Friction ,has expanded its distribution network with the addition of Wales and south-west England-based Spartan Motor Factors as its… Read More

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TMD Friction launches workshop platform: GaraShield

30 September 2020

TMD Friction has launched GaraShield, a new software platform designed to help garages document their work. The new web-based quality process and documentation platform can… Read More

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New Textar cardboard packaging cuts out 40 tonnes of plastic waste

29 September 2020

TMD Friction has developed new corrugated cardboard packaging for its Textar passenger car brake discs, which will save 40 tonnes of plastic each year. The… Read More

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Textar: New to range expanding locks

23 July 2020

Textar has widened its aftermarket product range via the new addition of expanding locks, intended to ensure reliable handbrake function. Damage to expanding locks is… Read More

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ABS sensors from Textar

24 June 2020

Textar has added ABS sensors to its aftermarket product range. The anti-lock braking system is key to a vehicle’s overall ability to stop, as it… Read More

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Textar: New to range expanding locks

3 June 2020

Textar has widened its aftermarket product range via the new addition of expanding locks, intended to ensure reliable handbrake function. Damage to expanding locks is… Read More