Ferodo

What Ferodo does

Ferodo is a premium braking brand founded in 1897, operating as part of DRiV Automotive Inc., a division of Tenneco Inc., with principal operations anchored in Skokie, Illinois. The company develops and manufactures automotive braking components, including brake pads, discs, calipers, drums, brake shoes, hydraulic components, brake fluids, and cables, serving three primary vehicle categories: light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and racing applications. Ferodo is factory fitted as Original Equipment on 8 of the 10 top-selling vehicles in Europe and supplies major OEMs including Ford, Opel, Fiat, and Citroën, while simultaneously serving the aftermarket through distributors, retailers, and installer networks across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific.

The company's technology platform rests on proprietary friction materials and braking system engineering, anchored by R&D centers in Chapel-en-le-Frith (UK) and Barcelona (Spain) that have accumulated over 100 years of dynamometer, track, and road testing data. Notable proprietary technologies include ECO-FRICTION low/zero-copper brake pads (5 years of development, 1,500 materials tested), FUSE+ Technology combining performance and comfort characteristics (3 years of development, 75 materials tested), EHV brake fluid for electric and hybrid vehicles, Coat+ corrosion-resistant coating, directional brake pads for NVH control, and lightweight composite rotors. Ferodo holds ECO-3E environmental certification and is positioning its product portfolio ahead of proposed Euro 7 brake-particulate emission standards.

Ferodo's revenue model is hardware sales through two streams: Original Equipment supply to vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket distribution to installers, retailers, and end consumers. The company operates a global distribution network supported by an online part finder, technical support resources, the Garage Gurus installer training platform, and a multi-region website. No pricing is publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not separately reported as Ferodo operates as a brand within the larger DRiV/Tenneco conglomerate structure.

Name

Ferodo

Legal name

DRiV Automotive Inc.

Website

https://ferodo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ferodo is a 125+ year-old premium braking brand operating under DRiV (a Tenneco division), manufacturing brake pads, discs, calipers, drums, and brake fluids for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and racing, serving OEMs like Ford, Opel, and Fiat plus a global aftermarket distributor and installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Braking Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Brake Friction & Rotors (Pads/Shoes/Discs/Drums) (IMACAIAE), Truck Chassis, Axle, Suspension & Brake Systems Manufacturing (IMACABAL), Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension Components Manufacturing (IMACAOAH)

Keywords

• Automotive brake parts
• Friction materials
• Brake pad manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle braking
• Racing brake components

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: Ferodo generates revenue through the sale of aftermarket automotive braking products including brake pads, discs, calipers, brake shoes, drums, hydraulics, brake fluids, cables, and accessories for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and racing applications. Products are sold through distributors, retailers, and directly to installers/garages.
2. Original Equipment Supply: Ferodo supplies braking components as Original Equipment (OE) to vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Opel, Fiat, Citroën, and others. These factory-fitted parts carry the same quality and green credentials into the aftermarket when replacement is needed.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ferodo manufactures and sells premium automotive braking components including brake pads, brake discs, calipers, brake shoes, brake drums, hydraulics, brake fluids, brake cables, and accessories. The portfolio is organized into Light Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles (trucks, buses, trailers), and Racing (cars, motorcycles, bicycles) product lines. Ferodo supplies brake components as Original Equipment to vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Opel, Fiat, and Citroën, and distributes aftermarket products through authorized distributors, retailers, partnered installers/garages, and its own e-commerce storefront across Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Product overview

Ferodo is a premium braking brand and global leader in Original Equipment and aftermarket brake products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main vehicle categories: Light Vehicles (brake pads, discs, calipers, drums, shoes, maxi kits, hydraulics, brake fluids, cables, and accessories), Commercial Vehicles (premier brake pads, brake discs, linings, accessories, and drums), and Racing (products for racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles). The product range is supported by key technology brands including ECO-FRICTION (environmentally friendly low/zero copper brake pads developed over 5 years) and FUSE+ Technology (performance-comfort hybrid brake pads with 3 years of engineering). Ferodo also provides specialized brake fluids for electric and hybrid vehicles, directional brake pads, Coat+ coating technology, and composite rotors. The company operates R&D centers in Chapel-en-le-Frith (UK) and Barcelona (Spain) and is factory fitted as Original Equipment on 8 of the 10 top selling vehicles in Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO-FRICTION®: Environmentally friendly brake pad technology with low or zero copper content, developed to meet environmental legislation requirements.
• FUSE+ Technology

Products and services

• Light Vehicle Brake Pads Complete range of brake pads for light vehicles including front and rear applications, suitable for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid cars. Targets passenger car and light commercial vehicle owners, installers, and OE vehicle manufacturers.
• Light Vehicle Brake Discs Brake discs for light vehicles designed for optimal braking performance and durability. Targets installers and end consumers replacing worn discs on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Light Vehicle Calipers Brake calipers for light vehicle applications. Targets installers and OE vehicle manufacturers fitting or replacing brake calipers on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Brake Shoes and Maxi Kits Brake shoes and complete maxi kit solutions for light vehicles. Targets installers performing rear drum brake servicing on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Light Vehicle Brake Drums Brake drums for light vehicle applications. Targets installers and end consumers replacing worn rear brake drums on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Light Vehicle Hydraulics Hydraulic brake components for light vehicles. Targets installers servicing master cylinders, brake hoses, and related hydraulic hardware on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Light Vehicle Brake Fluids High-quality brake fluids for light vehicles that exceed legal requirements. Includes the world's first dedicated EHV brake fluid for electric and hybrid vehicles with lower conductivity, higher dry and wet boiling points, and enhanced corrosion resistance, exceeding DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5.1, and DOT 4LV specifications.
• Light Vehicle Brake Cables Brake cables for light vehicle applications. Targets installers replacing mechanical brake cables on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Light Vehicle Accessories Additional brake-related accessories for light vehicles. Targets installers and end consumers needing ancillary brake hardware on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Premier Brake Pads (Commercial Vehicles) Premium brake pads designed for commercial vehicle applications with enhanced durability and performance. Targets fleet operators, commercial workshops, and OE truck/bus/trailer manufacturers.
• Commercial Vehicle Brake Discs Heavy-duty brake discs for commercial vehicles. Targets fleet maintenance operations and commercial vehicle workshops performing brake disc replacement on trucks, buses, and trailers.
• Commercial Vehicle Linings Brake linings for commercial vehicles including truck, trailer, and bus applications. Targets fleet operators, brake re-lining workshops, and OE commercial vehicle manufacturers.
• Commercial Vehicle Brake Drums Brake drums for commercial vehicle applications. Targets fleet maintenance operations and commercial vehicle workshops performing drum brake replacement on trucks, buses, and trailers.
• Commercial Vehicle Accessories Additional brake-related accessories for commercial vehicles. Targets fleet operators and commercial vehicle workshops needing ancillary brake hardware on trucks, buses, and trailers.
• Racing Brake Products Extensive range of braking products for racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Targets professional and amateur racing teams, motorsport enthusiasts, motorcycle racers, and cycling teams requiring high-performance fade-resistant braking solutions.
• ECO-FRICTION Brake Pads Sub-brand line of environmentally friendly brake pads with low to zero copper formulations that reduces heavy metals and emissions. Delivers up to 17% more stopping power than competitors and achieves up to 60% reduction in emissions through weight loss. Achieves ECO-3E grade certification excluding dangerous metals such as antimony and lead. Targets environmentally regulated markets, OE vehicle manufacturers, installers, and consumers seeking regulatory-compliant performance brake pads.
• FUSE+ Technology Brake Pads Sub-brand line of premium brake pads combining performance and comfort features. Features more than 20 components including zero-copper Eco Friction technology, reduced wheel dust, less noise, and enhanced pad and disc durability. Bridges the gap between European performance materials and American/Asian comfort-oriented materials. Targets installers, OE vehicle manufacturers, and consumers seeking balanced performance and comfort braking.
• Part Finder Catalogue Online parts finder tool allowing search by vehicle type, license plate, VIN, part number, engine, or axle to identify correct Ferodo brake parts, then route the customer to buy online, buy in store, or get it fitted. Targets installers, distributors, retailers, and end consumers needing fast part identification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 17% more stopping power than competitors for tested car makes and models
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DRiV (Division of Tenneco Inc.)coreOthersFerodo is owned and operated by DRiV, a division of Tenneco Inc. DRiV is a leading diversified global supplier of innovative products and services to light and commercial vehicle customers. Ferodo operates as the premium braking brand within the DRiV portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brembo: Italian premium braking specialist competing head-to-head with Ferodo in OE calipers/discs, aftermarket pads, and motorsport. Comparable product range, premium positioning, and global OEM relationships make it Ferodo's closest direct peer.
• Nisshinbo Brake: Japanese manufacturer of friction materials and brake pads, strong OE presence with Asian OEMs. Directly comparable to Ferodo's friction technology focus, especially for OE supply and global aftermarket distribution.
• Textar (TMD Friction): Premium German aftermarket brake-pad brand under TMD Friction, serving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Direct competitor to Ferodo in the European aftermarket pads and discs category.
• Wagner Brake (Federal-Mogul / DRiV): North American aftermarket brake brand owned by DRiV, Ferodo's own parent. Competes with Ferodo in many product categories but is geographically differentiated (Americas-focused) under the same corporate umbrella.
• Akebono: Japanese OE and aftermarket brake-pad specialist with strong ceramic-pad technology. Directly comparable to Ferodo as a premium friction supplier serving both Japanese OEMs and the global aftermarket.

Broad incumbents

• Aisin Seiki: Major Japanese Tier-1 supplier of brake systems, calipers, and chassis components to OEMs worldwide. Comparable to Ferodo in OE braking but much broader across transmission, drivetrain, and body systems.
• ZF Aftermarket (TRW): ZF's aftermarket business (including legacy TRW) supplies brake calipers, pads, discs, and chassis components. Competes with Ferodo especially in European OE and IAM channels, but ZF is a far larger and more diversified supplier.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch supplies a comprehensive brake portfolio (pads, discs, sensors, hydraulics, ABS/ESC) into both OE and aftermarket channels globally. Overlaps with Ferodo across light-vehicle braking, with much broader electronics and systems capabilities.
• Continental (ATE brand): Continental's ATE braking brand is a long-established European OE and aftermarket brake specialist. Overlaps with Ferodo across pads, discs, hydraulics, and electronic brake systems, but sits within Continental's much broader automotive portfolio.

Emerging players

• EBC Brakes: UK-based performance and motorsport brake specialist with pad, disc, and rotor lines. Overlaps with Ferodo in the racing/performance segment and premium aftermarket but with a narrower product range and no OE footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ferodo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferodo-brake-tech

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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