About Us
Built on OEM discipline. Focused on passenger safety.
Sankar Friction Tech is a Sankar Group company, created as part of the group's long-term expansion into safety-critical automotive components. We bring an engineering-led approach to friction materials and brake pads.
Our Heritage
Where We Come From
The Sankar Group has decades of experience supplying automotive customers with the quality discipline, validation mindset, and consistency expected in OEM environments. That foundation shapes how this business is built, from manufacturing setup to product development thinking.
Our Journey
A Safety-Led Evolution
Our expansion follows a clear progression into increasingly safety-critical systems.
Engine Safety
Sealing systems and gaskets for internal combustion engines — the foundation of our OEM-grade manufacturing expertise.
EV Battery Safety
Expansion into EV battery safety as the industry moved to electrification — adapting our expertise to emerging technology.
Passenger Safety
Entry into braking components through Sankar Friction Tech — representing the next step in our safety-critical evolution.
Our Focus
Why Friction Materials, Why Now
In braking, the friction material is where performance is defined. This business is built on a technology foundation that supports predictable braking behavior, repeatability across batches, and long-term reliability.
Our intent is simple: build an aftermarket business with the discipline and process thinking typically associated with OEM environments.
The Aftermarket with OEM Discipline
- Predictable braking behavior
- Batch-to-batch repeatability
- Long-term reliability focus
- Engineering-led product development
- Validation mindset from day one
Today
How We Operate Today
Phase I is focused on global aftermarket customers and export programs. As products mature and scale, the business is structured to support broader requirements in the future without changing its underlying approach: engineering-first, consistent execution, and long-term credibility.
Built for Long-Term Partnerships
We work with global aftermarket customers and distribution partners who value engineering discipline, supply reliability, and clear intent.
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