Frasle Mobility

What Frasle Mobility does

Frasle Mobility is a Brazilian automotive components company and publicly listed subsidiary of Randoncorp, headquartered in Caxias do Sul with corporate presence in São Paulo. Founded in 2021 as the consolidated identity unifying the legacy Fras-le brand and acquired companies, the company operates a portfolio of 20+ aftermarket brands (Fras-le, Fremax, Nakata, Controil, Juratek, Armetal, Betta Parts, and Dacomsa) serving passenger and commercial vehicle spare parts customers across 125 countries through 12 industrial plants and 9 distribution centers. Its core product lines center on brake systems (friction materials, brake pads, brake discs, including proprietary Euro 7-compliant nano-alloy cast iron discs) and suspension components, supplemented by filtration products and structural composites.

The company's competitive position rests on Movetech, one of Latin America's largest advanced engineering centers staffed by 200+ specialist engineers, and NIONE nanoparticle technology developed jointly with Randoncorp's Centro Tecnológico Randon. AI is applied in two specific domains: optimizing friction material formulations via neural networks and algorithms (Programa Brain), and managing the 4Mobility automated logistics system at Extrema (MG), which uses 25 autonomous robots and 35,000 modular bins to process 1,000 pickings per hour and reduce order processing time from 4-6 hours to 30 minutes. Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales of replacement parts to distributors, mechanics, and OEMs via quote-based pricing, with the January 2025 acquisition of Mexico-based Dacomsa for $389 million contributing approximately 30% of consolidated revenue in Q1 2026 and expected R$300 million in synergies over five years. FY2025 consolidated net revenue reached R$5.5 billion (+38.5% YoY), though Q1 2026 revenue declined 6.1% YoY amid domestic Brazilian aftermarket weakness and ERP transition costs.

Name

Frasle Mobility

Legal name

Frasle Mobility

Website

https://fraslemobility.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOANAA

Mechanical replacement parts distribution (engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Distribution

SECONDARYIMACAIAL

Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Brake friction materials
• Vehicle brake components
• Suspension components
• Automotive OEM supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive Spare Parts (Aftermarket): Primary revenue stream from sale of automotive replacement parts including brake pads, brake discs, suspension components, and other mobility parts under multiple brands (Fras-le, Fremax, Controil, Nakata, Juratek, and others).
2. OEM Components: Original equipment manufacturer components for commercial vehicles and automotive manufacturers.
3. International Operations (Mexico - Dacomsa): Revenue from international subsidiaries, with Dacomsa acquisition in Mexico contributing approximately 30% of total revenue in Q1 2026.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frasle Mobility manufactures and distributes automotive safety and mobility components — including brake pads, brake discs, suspension parts, and oil filters — through a multi-brand portfolio serving both the independent aftermarket and OEM sectors. Its product range is sold under brands such as Fras-le, Fremax, Nakata, Controil, Juratek, Armetal, Dacomsa, and Betta Parts, distributed across 125 countries via 12 industrial plants and 9 distribution centers. The company also operates the Movetech advanced engineering center and proprietary technologies such as NIONE nanoparticle materials and AI-optimized friction development.

Product overview

Frasle Mobility is a diversified automotive mobility company organized as a platform of strong brands serving the aftermarket and OEM sectors. The core product portfolio centers on brake systems (Fras-le brake pads, Fremax brake discs including Euro 7-compliant nano-alloy discs) and suspension components (Nakata), complemented by filtration products (Controil) and acquired international brands (Dacomsa in Mexico, Juratek in Europe, Betta Parts in UK, Armetal in Argentina). The company operates an automated logistics platform (4Mobility) for aftermarket distribution and maintains extensive R&D capabilities through Movetech and NIONE nanoparticle technology centers. The portfolio spans friction materials, brake discs, suspension parts, filters, and structural composites, unified under the purpose of 'safety and innovation in motion control' across 125 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fras-le: Core brand for brake systems and friction materials
• Nakata
• Fremax
• Controil
• Juratek
• Armetal
• Movetech
• 4Mobility
• Composs
• NIONE

Products and services

• Fras-le brake pads and friction materials Flagship brand of brake pads and friction materials for automotive applications, recognized as a leader in brake technology across South America and international aftermarket markets.
• Fremax brake discs (rotors) Brand specializing in brake discs (rotors), including advanced nano-alloy cast iron brake discs developed to meet Euro 7 emissions standards for reduced particulate emissions.
• Nakata suspension components Brand focused on suspension components and automotive parts for the aftermarket, distributed via the 4Mobility automated logistics system.
• Controil oil filters and filtration products Brand specializing in oil filters and filtration products for automotive and commercial vehicle applications.
• Juratek brake components (Europe) European brake components brand serving international markets with friction materials and brake system solutions.
• Betta Parts (UK automotive parts) UK-based automotive parts brand under the Frasle Mobility portfolio, serving European aftermarket distribution.
• Armetal (Argentina automotive parts) Argentinian automotive parts manufacturer producing brake components and related products for South American markets.
• Dacomsa aftermarket parts (Mexico) Mexican aftermarket spare parts business acquired for $389 million in January 2025, contributing approximately 30% of Frasle Mobility's total revenue and serving the North American spare parts market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in friction coefficient variation with climate-adapted brake pads
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Grupo Kuo (Dacomsa)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Frasle Mobility acquired Grupo Kuo's Dacomsa for $389 million through subsidiaries in Mexico and North America. This acquisition is a cornerstone of Frasle's international expansion strategy, contributing approximately 30% of total revenue in Q1 2026. Expected synergies of approximately R$300 million over five years from the spare parts sector diversification.
• UFSC (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for brake research including vibration attenuation systems, emissions testing methods, and advanced friction materials. Investment of R$ 3.4 million in joint research projects.
• Embrapii (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial research institution partnership for brake technology development. Part of R$ 3.4 million investment in brake research projects.
• Instituto Hercílio RandoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience and technology institution supported by Randoncorp companies, supporting research at Movetech Centro de Engenharia Avançada including Euro 7 brake disc studies.
• RandoncorpflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrasle Mobility is a subsidiary of Randoncorp, sharing governance, ESG commitments, R&D facilities including Centro Tecnológico Randon (CTR), and strategic initiatives. R$ 200+ million invested in joint R&D activities.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brembo: Global leader in automotive brake systems including brake discs, calipers, and friction materials for both OEM and aftermarket. Directly comparable to Frasle's Fras-le and Fremax core brands across the same product categories and customer base.
• Dorman Products: US-based aftermarket parts specialist focused on replacement and upgrade components across multiple vehicle systems. Comparable as a multi-brand aftermarket consolidator serving repair shops and distributors through broad SKU portfolios.
• Tenneco (DRiV Motorparts): Major global aftermarket parts platform (formerly Tenneco Motorparts, now operating as DRiV under Apollo) covering brake, suspension, and ride control products through brands like Monroe, Wagner, and Ferodo. Comparable multi-brand aftermarket model to Frasle's portfolio strategy.
• Mahle Aftermarket: German automotive supplier with strong aftermarket presence in filters, engine components, and thermal management. Direct competitor to Frasle's Controil filtration brand and a relevant peer in the broader aftermarket parts distribution space.
• Akebono Brake Industry: Japanese specialist in brake friction materials (pads and discs) with significant aftermarket presence. Comparable to Frasle's Fras-le brand as a focused brake friction specialist serving global aftermarket and OEM channels.

Regional players

• Iochpe-Maxion: Brazilian-listed automotive components manufacturer producing wheels and structural components; regional peer with similar Latin American industrial base and aftermarket exposure to Brazilian commercial vehicle demand cycles.

Others

• Randoncorp: Parent conglomerate of Frasle Mobility producing trailers, truck bodies, and specialty vehicles; not a direct competitor but the controlling shareholder whose diversified industrial base supports Frasle's R&D (CTR, NIONE) and capital allocation.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (Automotive Aftermarket): Diversified German automotive supplier with substantial aftermarket business in brake components, filters, and rubber products. Comparable to Frasle's brake and filtration (Controil) offerings as part of a much larger portfolio.
• ZF Friedrichshafen (TRW Aftermarket): Global Tier-1 automotive supplier with significant aftermarket presence through the TRW brand covering brake and chassis components. Overlaps with Frasle's chassis and brake portfolio but operates as a much broader diversified supplier.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive supplier with one of the largest aftermarket divisions offering brake systems, filters, and diagnostic equipment. A broad incumbent with vastly larger resources but only partially overlapping product focus versus Frasle's concentrated brake/suspension core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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