The Strength Behind the Program.
Headquartered in McHenry, Illinois, Friction One brings the same vertically integrated manufacturing, advanced engineering and global support to Raybestos and private-label programs alike.
Built around the way you go to market
Raybestos Branded Programs
One trusted name, three distinct programs — R-Line, Element 3, and Specialty — covering everyday, premium, and application-specific braking. A complete platform of friction, discs, calipers, and hydraulics, powered by Friction One.
Private-Label Manufacturing
A differentiated braking program engineered around your market, your customers, and your commercial strategy. From first SKU to full program – we will partner with you to serve as your accountable manufacturing and commercial partner
From formulation to fulfillment.
The Raybestos Name – Now Backed by Friction One’s Advanced Manufacturing
In 2026, Friction One acquired the Raybestos brake brand—including its friction formulations, engineering specifications, application data, and the McHenry, Illinois dynamometer laboratory. A name trusted since 1902 is now backed by advanced, vertically integrated manufacturing, engineering, and global support.
Founded in 2004, Friction One serves retailers, manufacturers, buying groups and distributors worldwide.
Products:
- DISCS
- Brake Pads
- CALIPERS
- HYDRAULICS
- HOSES
- HARDWARE
Every stage. One accountable Partner.
Customer, channel and category priorities
Assortment, specification and value positioning
Application development and performance proof
Vertically integrated production and quality
Packaging, catalog dataand launch materials
Supply, distribution and program management
Engineered. Manufactured. Supported globally.
Our core products are backed by direct engineering,testing and manufacturing expertise.
Manufacturing in China and Mexico; distribution and R&D in the U.S.; commercial support in Europe.
In-house casting, machining,friction formulation, stamping and hardware manufacturing.
In-house R&D—to be anchored by one of the world’s largest dynamometer laboratories—advances proprietary materials, product design and manufacturing technology.
Application development, testing & validation, cataloging, quality and launch support under one accountable team.
Brake solutions engineered for EURO 7 readiness and
USMCA-compliant sourcing.
Global Scale
FOUNDED
Employees
Discs / Year
Pad Sets / Year
Shoe Sets / Year
FANUC Robots
