TOMEX Brakes

What TOMEX Brakes does

TOMEX Brakes sp. z o.o. sp.k. is a privately held Polish manufacturer of aftermarket brake components, headquartered in Budzyń, Wielkopolskie. Founded in 1980 and operating for over 40 years, the company produces more than 10 million brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs, ABS sensors, and brake chemicals annually for passenger cars, vans, trucks, and buses. Its core technology stack is built around proprietary friction material formulation, including the HybriTech hybrid two-phase pressing technology (combining room-temperature and 200°C hot pressing with an elastomer binder pre-mix) and an infrared scorching process (600–800°C) that eliminates initial brake fade. The company was the first Polish brake pad manufacturer to obtain ECE R-90 homologation from PIMOT in 2002, enabling EU-wide distribution, and holds additional certifications from IDIADA Spain for commercial vehicle products.

The business model is a traditional B2B hardware-sales operation. Revenue is generated primarily by selling components through a network of Polish automotive wholesalers (the largest channel domestically) and international distribution partners, supported by regional sales managers covering central and southern Poland and an export sales manager. Digital and catalog-based distribution runs through the TecAlliance global platform, and the company maintains a multilingual website (English, Polish, German, Spanish, French). Customer segments are horizontal: aftermarket wholesalers and distributors (primary), automotive workshops and repair shops, and commercial vehicle fleet operators. The company supplements core manufacturing with ancillary services such as SODICK ALC600G 4-axis wire electrical discharge machining for precision cutting of hardened steels and sintered materials.

TOMEX operates from a single Budzyń production facility and exports across Europe (Poland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, Azerbaijan), the Middle East (UAE), and Africa. Quality and R&D capabilities include an in-house laboratory performing more than 100 tests monthly, Keyence optical scanning (0.01mm precision), and road testing at RDW Lelystad (Netherlands) plus tracks in Poland, Germany, and the UK. In 2025 the company secured a 2.5M PLN EU grant (total project value ~4.85M PLN) to develop a new friction material, expand manufacturing capacity, and accelerate internationalization of its product portfolio.

Name

TOMEX Brakes

Legal name

TOMEX Brakes sp. z o.o. sp.k.

Website

https://tomexbrakes.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TOMEX Brakes is a privately held Polish manufacturer of aftermarket brake components producing over 10 million brake pads, shoes, discs, ABS sensors, and chemicals annually, serving automotive wholesalers, workshops, and commercial fleets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Brake Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

akta.pro primary industry

Brake Friction & Rotors (Pads/Shoes/Discs/Drums) (IMACAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Vehicle Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAJ), Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), Brake Control & Modulation Systems (ABS/ESC/EBD Modules & Hydraulics) (IMACAIAF), Truck Chassis, Axle, Suspension & Brake Systems Manufacturing (IMACABAL)

Keywords

• Brake pad manufacturing
• Automotive friction materials
• Brake components supplier
• Vehicle braking systems
• Aftermarket brake parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Budzyń

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Brake Components Sales: TOMEX generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs, ABS sensors, and brake chemicals to automotive wholesalers, distributors, and workshop customers across Europe and international markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TOMEX Brakes manufactures and sells friction-based brake components—primarily brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs, ABS sensors, and brake chemicals—for passenger cars, vans, trucks, and buses. The company operates in-house R&D, friction material formulation, multi-stage pressing and heat treatment, and quality testing, and also offers a wire EDM precision-cutting service as a side capability. Sales are conducted B2B through automotive wholesalers and export distributors in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Product overview

TOMEX Brakes is one of the largest manufacturers of brake components in Europe, producing over 10 million brake pads, brake shoes, and related accessories annually for passenger cars, vans, trucks, and buses. The product portfolio consists of six core product lines: Brake Pads and Discs (the primary offering featuring HybriTech hybrid two-phase pressing technology and scorching thermal treatment), Brake Shoes and Accessory Kits (for drum brake systems), ABS Sensors (wheel speed sensors for ABS/ESP systems), Brake Chemicals (DOT4/DOT5.1 brake fluids, brake cleaners, ceramic greases, rust removers), Brake Pads for Trucks and Buses (B01 friction material), and Electrical Discharge Cutting as an industrial service. The company also developed the HybriTech Technology — a hybrid pressing technology combining room-temperature and hot pressing phases for enhanced brake pad durability, stability, and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HybriTech: HybriTech is a hybrid high-performance brake pad pressing technology developed by TOMEX for passenger cars, using a two-phase pressing process combining room-temperature pressing followed by hot pressing at 200°C with elastomer binder-based pre-mix.

Products and services

• Brake Pads and Discs Brake pads and brake discs for passenger cars and vans. Brake pads feature HybriTech two-phase pressing, scorching at 600–800°C, and SHIM anti-vibration shims; discs are cast iron with computer-supervised casting and meet ECE R-90 homologation. Sold B2B to automotive aftermarket wholesalers and distributors.
• Brake Shoes and Accessory Kits Friction linings for drum brake systems, covering several hundred references for service and parking brake shoes for cars and vans manufactured in Europe, Asia, and America. Accessory kits provide complete components for correct, fast installation of brake shoes. Sold B2B.
• ABS Sensors Active and passive wheel speed sensors (Anti-Lock Braking System) operating reliably from -50°C to +150°C, made to OE standard using high-quality polymers. Sold B2B for use in vehicle braking/ABS/ESP systems.
• Brake Chemicals Brake system chemicals including DOT4 and DOT5.1 brake fluids, brake cleaners (BC-01/BC-05), rust remover (RR-01), high-temperature ceramic greases (CG-100/CG-400) rated to 1400°C, and PG-005 synthetic grease for pistons and cylinders. Sold B2B through automotive wholesalers.
• Brake Pads for Trucks and Buses Commercial-vehicle brake pads manufactured with B01 friction material for the aftermarket, using ecological ingredients, ECE R-90 certified by IDIADA Spain, and quality-verified against ISO 26865 'Performance Test' for OEM supply markets.
• Electrical Discharge Cutting (Wire EDM) Service Precision wire EDM cutting service using a 4-axis SODICK ALC600G machine for steels of all hardnesses and sintered materials, with XYZ workspace 600x400x350 mm and maximum workpiece dimensions of 800x570x280 mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10 million brake pads, shoes, and accessories produced annually.
• +2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Puchar Youngtimer PartyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025TOMEX provided sponsorship for the Youngtimer Cup racing event series for classic and youngtimer car enthusiasts, supporting the Polish classic car community.
• KeyencecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017The company invested in a Keyence optical scanner for quality control, providing precise measurement of components with accuracy up to 0.01mm. Keyence is a world leader in measurement technology.
• PIMOT (Polski Instytut Motoryzacji)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002TOMEX Brakes was the first brake pad manufacturer in Poland to receive ECE R-90 homologation granted by PIMOT as early as 2002, two years before Poland's accession to the European Union. This certification allows TOMEX products to be supplied throughout the EU market.
• IDIADA (Instituto de Desarrollo del Automóvil)coreTechnology or IntegrationTOMEX brake pads for trucks and buses are certified with ECE R-90 homologation by IDIADA of Spain, in addition to PIMOT certifications.
• RDW Lelystad (Netherlands)coreTechnology or IntegrationTOMEX conducts road testing at the RDW Lelystad test center in the Netherlands, in addition to test tracks in Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
• TecAllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOMEX products are listed on the TecAlliance online catalog platform, enabling global B2B access to the product range.
• SODICKcoreTechnology or IntegrationTOMEX uses SODICK ALC600G 4-axis wire electrical discharge machining equipment manufactured by the Japanese corporation SODICK, a world leader in EDM technology, for precision machining services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Remsa (Galfer Group): Spanish brake pad, disc, and drum manufacturer focused on the European aftermarket. Closely comparable to TOMEX as a privately held European regional brake friction specialist with similar distribution via wholesalers and TecAlliance catalog.
• Brembo: Italian global leader in brake systems and friction components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. Directly comparable to TOMEX as a brake pad and disc manufacturer with OE and aftermarket presence, though operating at materially larger scale and global brand recognition.
• Akebono Brake Industry: Japanese manufacturer of brake pads and discs with a strong global aftermarket footprint. Comparable to TOMEX as a friction specialist supplying both OE and replacement channels across multiple regions.
• Nisshinbo Brake: Japanese brake pad and friction material manufacturer with a significant global aftermarket presence. Directly comparable to TOMEX as a friction-focused supplier to the replacement parts channel in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• EBC Brakes: UK-based aftermarket brake specialist focused on performance and replacement pads, discs, and rotors. Comparable to TOMEX in targeting European and global aftermarket customers via friction technology differentiation rather than OE contracts.
• TMD Friction (Textar / Mintex / Pagid / Don / Cobreq): German-headquartered global brake friction specialist owning the Textar, Mintex, Pagid, Don, and Cobreq brands. Closely comparable to TOMEX as a friction material specialist serving the European aftermarket and OE channels.
• Federal-Mogul (Ferodo / Wagner / Jurid): Global friction and brake component manufacturer (now part of DRiV / Tenneco) owning the Ferodo, Wagner, and Jurid brands. Directly comparable to TOMEX as a multi-brand brake pad supplier to the European aftermarket with OE heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive components giant with a comprehensive brake parts portfolio (pads, discs, sensors, fluids). Competes with TOMEX at the same European wholesalers but as part of a much broader parts catalogue and with substantially deeper R&D resources.
• ZF Friedrichshafen (TRW Aftermarket): German Tier-1 supplier whose TRW aftermarket brand supplies brake pads, calipers, and electronic braking components. Comparable to TOMEX in the friction and braking electronics category, but operating at global scale with strong OE relationships.

Emerging players

• ASIMCO Shuanghuan: Chinese brake pad manufacturer with growing presence in European and emerging-market aftermarket channels. Comparable to TOMEX as a cost-competitive friction specialist expanding internationally, though with a different cost base and brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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