MORE THAN 70 YEARS OF HISTORY
For more than 70 years, Fras-le has been recognised for its unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and high performance. Today, it is a global leader in friction materials, offering a comprehensive portfolio of braking products for commercial vehicles.
Established in 1954 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, ​Fras-le is one of the world's largest manufacturers of friction material, serving both Original Equipment and aftermarket.
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Fras-le is part of Frasle Mobility, a global organisation comprised of leading brands in
various sectors of the automotive industry. ​Frasle Mobility is a Brazilian multinational company specialised in sustainable solutions for mobility. It stands out for its strong presence in the auto parts aftermarket and in the supply of OEM components, bringing together high-quality products and brands recognized by the market in its portfolio. The company develops integrated service and product solutions for motion control.
With units in Brazil, the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and Mexico, it has 12 industrial plants, nine warehouses, seven commercial offices, two technology and development centres and professionals to serve customers in more than 125 countries on five continents, offering more than 43 thousand references in auto parts solutions.
Since 1996, Frasle Mobility has been controlled by Randoncorp, jointly maintaining reference companies in innovation, such as the Randon Technological Center (CTR) and NIONE, a global pioneer in nanoparticle technologies. It also works in social transformation with initiatives carried out by the Elisabetha Randon Institute (IER) and in encouraging scientific research through support for the Hercílio Randon Institute (IHR).
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES


RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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In its advanced Research & Development Center which is one of the best-equipped labs in the world. It's home to chemical, physical, and pilot labs that enable it to develop premium, high-performance friction products.
PROVING GROUND
Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Located 2.5 miles from Fras-le, the Randon Technological Centre (CTR) is Latin America's most advanced open-access technology hub for the development and appoval of mobility products.
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The 222 acre complex features 9 miles
of specialised tracks with 20 different configurations for on-road, off-road, ABS
and NVH testing.





