Brembo Will Acquire SBS Friction A/S
Brembo has signed an agreement for the acquisition of SBS Friction A/S, a Danish company that makes eco-friendly sintered and organic material brake pads for motorbikes.
"The transaction will allow the integration of such a strategic component as brake pads in Brembo’s current product range, with particular attention to the environment, and further strengthening Brembo’s leadership in the motorbike sector," say Brembo officials.
“We are particularly glad to welcome SBS Friction in our Group”, notes Alberto Bombassei, chairman of Brembo. “Despite the highly complex market context, Brembo has maintained its natural propensity to invest in innovation. This acquisition is an important step in our strategy. It enables us to integrate even more specific competences in a key sector, to further strengthen our range of ‘made-in-Brembo’ solutions for the benefit of our customers.”