GMP Friction Products Expands Production Capabilities
New Capabilities Allow Manufacturer to Fill Smaller Orders, Make Specialty Sized Parts
AKRON, OH (July 10, 2008) – GMP Friction Products, a manufacturer of sintered metallic friction materials for industrial applications, announces that they have enhanced the efficiency of their manufacturing facility. The completed enhancements allow GMP Friction Products to cost effectively produce shorter runs for low volume orders and specialty parts ranging from small to oversized.
“We have recently seen an increase in the demand for short run volumes in the friction products industry, and we wanted to be able to meet the needs of customers who only need small quantities, or who needed oversized or undersized parts for specialty applications. We also wanted to be able to meet those needs at a price point that would allow our customers to be competitive in their marketplaces,” said Jerry Lynch, president of GMP Friction Products. “These recent improvements to our facility also allow us to offer very responsive service and delivery and excellent pricing on standard orders.”
GMP Friction Products can meet orders for specialty-sized parts, from tiny clutch plates and brake pads used in hand tools to enormous clutch plates used for seagoing ships. The shorter run volumes can be difficult to outsource, but companies requiring low-volume delivery can now use GMP Friction Products as their source for brake pads and clutch plates. GMP Friction Products has now positioned itself to competitively produce orders of any size.
GMP Friction Products produces brake pads and clutch plates for manufacturers of off-road vehicles, ATVs, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, and marine applications. Their engineering expertise and range of available materials and groove patterns allow them to carefully select the best material mix and part design for any application. In addition, their engineering department offers extensive custom design for a wide range of specialized projects.
For more than 78 years, GMP Friction Products has designed and manufactured brake pads and clutch plates for use in a variety of industrial and automotive applications. As a leader in sintered metallic friction materials, they specialize in working with clients to engineer and create customized parts in a range of materials for controlling, stopping, or transmitting power. For more information, call 330-633-1226 or visit their website at www.gmpfriction.com.