Autofren Seinsa

What Autofren Seinsa does

Autofren Seinsa (legal entity: SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish automotive aftermarket manufacturer founded in 1975 in Eugi, Navarra, Spain. The company specializes in repair kits and remanufactured components for brake, transmission, steering, and suspension systems, serving the global vehicle repair and remanufacturing industry across 80 countries. Its product portfolio includes brake caliper repair kits (including a "Super Kit" tier), brake drum kits, ABS wheel-speed sensor kits, master and wheel cylinder kits, CV and steering boot kits, shock absorber protection kits, and remanufactured front and rear brake calipers, with more than 17,000 catalog references covering 970,000+ applications for 103 vehicle brands.

The company's core technology rests on full vertical integration of manufacturing — controlling material definition for each component, designing and producing its own tooling, and completing the manufacturing process to the final product. This is verified under IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications across all three plants: two in Navarra, Spain (Eugi production and Egüés assembly/logistics), and one in Chennai, India (production and logistics, opened in 2005). EPDM rubber seals designed to OE requirements and precision pistons are highlighted technical differentiators, and a 15-person R&D&I division supports ongoing catalog expansion. The company is officially approved by Original Equipment Manufacturers and holds EFQM and CE certifications.

The business model is B2B and distribution-driven: products are sold quote-based through a network of regional distributors into independent workshops, franchised workshops, brake specialists, brake caliper remanufacturers, and classic/American vehicle specialists. Catalogs are made available through TecAlliance's TecDoc online platform and as PDF downloads, with direct sales coverage for large remanufacturers. Pricing and revenue are not publicly disclosed. The company has received public co-financing from the Spanish Ministry of Industry and the EU's FEDER Regional Development Fund, reflecting an investment profile oriented toward incremental R&D, capacity, and internationalization rather than external venture capital.

Name

Autofren Seinsa

Legal name

SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL, S.A.

Website

https://autofrenseinsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Autofren Seinsa is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of automotive repair kits and remanufactured brake components for the global aftermarket, with 17,000 references covering 970,000+ applications across 103 vehicle brands in 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Spare Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Brake Components Manufacturing (Pads/Rotors/Calipers/Lines) (IMACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC)

Keywords

• Brake caliper repair kits
• Automotive spare parts
• Brake system components
• Transmission boot kits
• ABS sensor kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugui

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Spare Parts Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells brake, transmission, steering, and suspension repair kits to the automotive aftermarket. Products sold through distributors globally to workshops, remanufacturers, and repair shops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autofren Seinsa manufactures and sells comprehensive automotive repair kits and remanufactured brake components for the aftermarket. The product portfolio spans brake caliper repair kits, brake drum repair kits, ABS sensor repair kits, master/wheel cylinder repair kits, transmission and steering boot kits, shock absorber protection kits, and remanufactured front and rear brake calipers. With over 17,000 catalog references covering more than 970,000 applications for 103 vehicle brands, the company controls the full vertical manufacturing process from material definition through tooling design to final product assembly.

Product overview

AUTOFREN SEINSA is a manufacturer of automotive repair kits and remanufactured brake components for the aftermarket. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: Brake Caliper Repair Kits (including Super Kit, various piston/mechanism kits, guides kits, and EPB actuator kits), Brake Drum Repair Kits (drum and disc accessory kits), ABS Sensor Repair Kits, Master Cylinder/Cylinder Repair Kits (for brake, clutch master, clutch slave, and wheel cylinders), Transmission/Steering Boot Kits, and Shock Absorber Protection Kits. Additionally, the company offers remanufactured Front and Rear Brake Calipers. With over 17,000 catalog references covering more than 970,000 applications for 103 vehicle brands, the product line operates on a systematic naming convention (D4*, D8*, D9*, D5*, DAC* prefixes) to categorize repair kits by component type. The company also provides online and PDF catalogs through TecAlliance/TecDoc and technical multimedia resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brake Caliper Repair Kits Comprehensive repair kits for brake calipers available in multiple variants, including the Caliper Super Kit as the most complete option. Kits contain gaskets, dust covers, guide boots, clamps, pistons, bleeders, and grease. Designed for automotive workshops and brake caliper remanufacturers to repair calipers while preserving original equipment.
• Brake Drum Repair Kits Kits for repairing drum brakes, including Drum Accessory Kit (D3*A) for metallic parts and Disc Accessory Kit (D4*A) for disc brake antivibration parts. Targeted at automotive workshops performing drum brake service and repair.
• Repair Kits for ABS Sensors Wheel speed sensor repair kits (DS* prefix) for repairing Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) sensors. For automotive workshops and technicians servicing ABS systems.
• Master Cylinder / Cylinder Repair Kits Repair kits for master cylinders and wheel cylinders, including Master Cylinder Kit (D1*), Clutch Master Cylinder Kit (D1*), Clutch Slave Cylinder Kit (D3*C), and Wheel Cylinder Kit (D3*). Complete kits with pistons and springs are also available (D1*C, D3*C). For workshops performing hydraulic brake and clutch system repairs.
• Transmission / Steering Boot Kits CV boot repair kits including Transmission Boot Kit (D8* for neoprene, D8*T for thermoplastic) and Steering Boot Kit (D9*). Universal kits are also offered: D8000E for passenger cars, D8500E for light commercial vehicles, D8901E for mechanical steering, D8902E for power-assisted steering. Each kit contains the boot, grease, and clamps. For workshops performing CV joint and steering rack boot replacements.
• Shock Absorber Protection Kits Shock absorber repair kits (D5* prefix) containing two boots and two bumpers (impact absorption cup) for protecting shock absorbers. For workshops performing suspension service.
• Remanufactured Front Brake Caliper Remanufactured front brake calipers (DAC* prefix) containing square seal, piston boot, piston, bleeder, and in some cases guide boots. Supplied to brake caliper remanufacturers and workshops as OEM-approved rebuilt units.
• Remanufactured Rear Brake Caliper Remanufactured rear brake calipers (DAC* prefix) containing square seal, piston boot, piston with mechanism, caliper internal parts, bleeder, and in some cases guide boots. Supplied to brake caliper remanufacturers and workshops as OEM-approved rebuilt units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two inspections per year and replacement of damaged components sufficient for professional and safe service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Haldex: Specialist in air-brake and ABS systems for heavy-duty vehicles, now part of SAF-HOLLAND. Comparable systems knowledge but different vehicle focus and broader commercial vehicle remit than Autofren Seinsa's passenger-car aftermarket.
• Brembo: Premium brake-systems specialist known for calipers and discs across OEM and aftermarket channels. Overlaps with Autofren Seinsa's remanufactured front/rear calipers but skews toward performance and OEM rather than broad-Aftermarket repair kits.
• WABCO (ZF): Commercial-vehicle braking and ABS specialist now part of ZF. Adjacent in braking electronics and ABS sensor kits, though focused on trucks and buses rather than the light-vehicle segments Autofren Seinsa serves.
• Knorr-Bremse: World-leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Adjacent technology player in hydraulic and ABS braking but serving a different vehicle class than Autofren Seinsa's light-vehicle core.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Diversified Tier 1's aftermarket division offering brake, steering, suspension, and electrical components alongside diagnostics and broader workshop tools. Comparable parts categories but far broader portfolio and larger R&D budget than Autofren Seinsa.

Direct peers

• ATE (Continental Aftermarket): Continental's aftermarket brake brand offering caliper repair kits, master/wheel cylinder kits, brake hoses, and ABS sensors - the same product categories as Autofren Seinsa's core repair-kits portfolio. Competes head-to-head in European workshops via the same TecDoc distribution channels.
• FTE Automotive: Specialist aftermarket supplier of brake and clutch system components, including caliper repair kits and hydraulic cylinders. Highly comparable product mix and distribution profile to Autofren Seinsa, focused on European independent workshops.
• Ferodo (DRiV / Tenneco): Heritage brake-friction and hydraulic brand within DRiV (Tenneco), selling caliper repair kits, wheel cylinders, and brake hardware to European aftermarket customers. Directly competitive with Autofren Seinsa's brake-focused kit range.
• TRW (ZF Aftermarket): ZF's aftermarket arm produces steering, suspension, and brake repair components, including CV joint and steering boot kits that overlap directly with Autofren Seinsa's D8* and D9* product lines. Reaches workshops through a similar global distributor model.
• TMD Friction: Global brake-friction specialist (Textar, Mintex, Pagid, Don, Cobreq) that also supplies hydraulic and caliper service components. Adjacent product overlap with Autofren Seinsa, particularly in caliper-rebuild and drum-brake categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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