PAGID

Pagid is a German brand founded in 1927, specializing exclusively in braking system components. Since 2017, the brand has been owned by TMD Friction, which is part of the Japanese group TMD Friction (Akebono Brake Industry). The product range includes brake pads, discs, drums, and brake fluids. Products are supplied both to vehicle manufacturers for original equipment and to the aftermarket. It is a specialized manufacturer of friction materials for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1927: Company founded in Germany. 2. 1970s: Expansion into the original equipment market for leading German vehicle manufacturers. 3. 2017: The brand became part of TMD Friction, which later became part of the Akebono Brake Industry group.

Key OEM Customers

Porsche, VW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW

Type

Manufacturer, Supplier (OEM)

Ecology

Production utilizes copper-free friction material technologies that comply with US and EU environmental standards. The company actively implements waste recycling processes at its manufacturing facilities.

Brand Authentication

Verify the unique code on the packaging via the official TMD Friction Brakebook portal. Original Pagid pads feature laser-etched part numbers and batch codes on the metal backing plate. The presence of an anti-rattle shim with brand embossing is standard for most part numbers.

Certificates

ECE R90, ISO 9001, IATF 16949