Mintex

What Mintex does

Mintex is an aftermarket braking brand operating under TMD Friction Services GmbH, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, with digital and dealer operations anchored in Cleckheaton, UK. Founded in 1908 as Walter Willson Cobbett Ltd and renamed Mintex in 1920, the company supplies a complete aftermarket friction portfolio to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including brake pads (1,250+ references), brake discs (900+ references), brake shoes, shoe kits, drums, wear indicators, brake fluids, cleaners, and lubricants. Underlying technology centres on application-specific friction formulations (one of more than 50,000 developed within TMD Friction's four global R&D centres), supplemented by proprietary shim technology introduced in 2016 for noise and vibration reduction, full flake metal coating on discs for corrosion protection, and ECO Level 4 copper- and antimony-free pad chemistries that meet ECE R90 safety standards. A parallel Mintex Racing line addresses track-day, club motorsport, rally, and professional racing with a tiered compound range (M-Series, F-Series, and Fast Road).

Mintex sells exclusively through a multi-tier channel: country-specific dealer and distributor networks (with UK & Ireland dealer search on the website), dedicated Mintex Racing dealers, and the Brakebook online catalog and mobile apps (with barcode scanning) that drive workshop product identification. Revenue is generated from hardware sales across the aftermarket and racing segments; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through distributor and dealer channels. Customer segments include independent workshop mechanics and vehicle owners (primary, aftermarket replacement) and racing teams and motorsport enthusiasts (secondary), with historical OEM relationships to Ford, Jaguar, Vauxhall, Peugeot, and Renault cited. Brand identity was refreshed in April 2026 with the tagline 'Driven by experience', and current public positioning emphasises friction solutions for EV, hybrid, and next-generation drivetrains alongside the legacy ICE aftermarket.

Name

Mintex

Legal name

TMD Friction Services GmbH

Website

https://mintex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mintex is an aftermarket brake-friction brand owned by TMD Friction Services GmbH, supplying brake pads, discs, drums, shoes, and racing compounds to independent workshops, vehicle owners, and motorsport customers across Europe and select international markets, with 98% European car parc coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aftermarket Brake Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Aftermarket brake parts
• Brake pad manufacturing
• Disc brake components
• Racing brake compounds
• Automotive friction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleckheaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Brake Parts Sales: Mintex generates revenue through the sale of brake pads, discs, drums, shoes, brake shoe kits, wear indicators, brake fluids, cleaners, and lubricants to the automotive aftermarket.
2. Racing Products: Sale of high-performance brake compounds and racing brake pads for motorsport applications including track days, rally, and professional racing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mintex designs, manufactures, and sells aftermarket brake components—brake pads, discs, drums, shoes, shoe kits, wear indicators, brake fluids, cleaners, and lubricants—for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, covering 98% of the European car parc. The brand also offers a dedicated Mintex Racing sub-line of high-performance brake compounds (M Series, F Series, and Fast Road) for track days, club racing, rally, and professional motorsport applications.

Product overview

Mintex is an aftermarket braking brand under TMD Friction, offering a comprehensive portfolio of braking solutions for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The core product line includes Brake Pads (1,250+ references), Brake Discs (900+ references), Brake Shoes, Brake Shoe Kits, Brake Drums, Wear Indicators, Brake Fluid & Cleaner, and Lubricants & Accessories. The Mintex Racing sub-brand provides track-developed brake compounds including the M Series (M 1144, M 1166, MRM 1807), F Series (F2 R, F4 R, F6 R), and Fast Road compounds (MRM 1801 FR). All brake pads are 100% copper and antimony free, ECE R90 certified. The digital ecosystem includes Brakebook, a web-based catalogue system with mobile apps for vehicle search and product identification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brake Pads Aftermarket brake pads with over 1,250 references covering 98% of European vehicles. Formulations are 100% copper and antimony free, ECE R90 certified, and meet ECO Level 4 environmental compliance. Designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the automotive aftermarket.
• Brake Discs Aftermarket brake discs with over 900 references, featuring full flake metal coating for corrosion protection and clean surface. Designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the automotive aftermarket.
• Brake Shoes Drum brake shoes for safe, repeatable maintenance in drum brake servicing applications. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• Brake Shoe Kits Complete fitting kits for drum brake servicing that support safe, reproducible maintenance. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• Brake Drums Aftermarket brake drums for drum brake servicing and replacement. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• Wear Indicators Brake wear indicators for monitoring brake pad replacement needs. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• Brake Fluid & Cleaner Brake fluids and cleaners for safe brake system maintenance. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• Lubricants & Accessories Lubricants and accessories for comprehensive brake system servicing. Sold to aftermarket workshops and mechanics.
• M 1144 Racing Compound Medium-torque racing brake pad material with excellent low temperature performance. Ideal for track days, karts, hill climbs, off-road, club motorsport and lightweight open wheel racers. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers to motorsport customers.
• M 1166 Racing Compound High-torque racing brake pad combining strong resistance to fade with greater performance and stability at high temperature. Used in saloon, rally, and open wheel racing. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers.
• MRM 1807 Racing Compound Medium-torque racing compound offering excellent pedal feel, greater high temperature performance and resistance to fade. Developed for loose surface rally, open wheel, and lightweight saloon racing. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers.
• F2 R Racing Compound High-torque racing brake pad with lower initial bite, stable and predictable throughout the performance envelope, with increased pedal feel and improved sensitivity. Used in saloon, sprint, and sports car racing including shorter endurance races. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers.
• F4 R Racing Compound High-torque racing brake pad with high initial bite, designed for vehicles with high downforce or very high grip. Particularly suited for vehicles of high weight and limited disc/pad size. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers.
• F6 R Racing Compound Medium to low torque racing compound originally developed for NASCAR. Inspires braking confidence ideal for low grip applications such as historic and loose surface rally. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers.
• MRM 1801 (FR) Fast Road Compound Medium friction compound specifically developed for performance road and light track day use. Replaces M1144 in road applications and is fully street legal. Sold through Mintex Racing dealers and selected aftermarket distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% European car parc coverage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TMD FrictioncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMintex is a brand owned and operated by TMD Friction Services GmbH. As part of TMD Friction, Mintex benefits from 150 years of friction expertise, 4 global R&D centers, 21 locations in 11 countries, and a portfolio of 8 brands including aftermarket and racing products. TMD Friction is a leading OE supplier to leading vehicle and brake manufacturers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EBC Brakes: UK-based aftermarket brake specialist selling pads, discs, and rotors across passenger car, motorcycle, and racing categories. EBC targets the same workshop mechanic and enthusiast customer base as Mintex with comparable direct-to-distributor channels.
• Brembo: Italian premium brake systems manufacturer with strong motorsport heritage (Formula One, MotoGP, Le Mans). Brembo competes with Mintex across OE-grade aftermarket pads, discs, and high-performance calipers, and is the most-recognized premium brake brand globally.
• Ferodo: British heritage aftermarket brake friction brand with similar UK/EU aftermarket positioning and racing pedigree. Ferodo competes directly with Mintex across passenger car and light commercial brake pads, discs, and racing compounds via comparable dealer and distributor channels.
• Pagid: Sister brand under TMD Friction specializing in racing and performance brake pads. Pagid shares Mintex's friction formulation technology and parent manufacturing footprint but focuses more heavily on motorsport and OE-track channels, making it the closest product peer.
• Textar: German aftermarket brake brand also owned by TMD Friction. Textar competes with Mintex in the European passenger car and light commercial vehicle aftermarket with similar OE-quality positioning and shared parent technology and distribution infrastructure.
• Akebono Brake Industry: Japanese OE and aftermarket brake friction manufacturer with global presence in passenger car and light truck brake pads. Akebono competes directly with Mintex in European aftermarket channels and supplies major OEMs globally.

Broad incumbents

• ACDelco: General Motors' global aftermarket parts brand offering brake pads, discs, and related components across passenger car categories. ACDelco competes with Mintex in European and global aftermarket channels with broad-portfolio convenience for distributors.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive components giant offering brake pads, discs, and wear sensors through extensive aftermarket distribution. Bosch is a broad incumbent with OE scale advantages and competes with Mintex on price-bundled distribution packages to workshops and parts retailers.
• ZF Aftermarket (TRW): ZF Friedrichshafen's aftermarket division covering TRW brake components, alongside steering and chassis parts. ZF competes with Mintex in European brake pad and disc aftermarket with combined OE and aftermarket scale across multiple chassis product lines.

Emerging players

• Hawk Performance: US-based performance and racing brake pad specialist focused on track-day, motorsport, and high-performance street applications. Hawk overlaps with Mintex Racing in enthusiast and club-racing channels but has limited presence in mass-market European aftermarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mintexbrakes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mintex-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/mintex_official

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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