Fras-le Announces Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2012
Fras-le reported second quarter total gross revenue before consolidation of R$232 million, 10.8 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2012 and 15.3 percent up from the second quarter of 2011.
Fras-le Adds Off-Highway Production at Prattville Facility
Move represents expanded capacity and investment in the U.S. market and helps to meet growth demands in off-highway market globally.
Fras-le Purchases New Brake Dynamometer
Company says this $1.5 million investment greatly expands Fras-le’s testing capabilities.
Fras-le Hires New Vice President and General Manager for North American and European Operations
Rodrigo Meirelles will serve as the company’s first vice president and general manager, and will report directly to Fras-le CEO Daniel Randon.
Fras-le Introduces New Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Program
Program aims to helps light- and heavy-duty vehicle distributors grow and develop medium-duty/fleet business. The new program includes a complete line of hydraulic and air disc brake pads for Class 1c-8 vehicles and is positioned to help warehouse distributors expand friction sales into new markets.
Meritor and Fras-le Renew North American Supply Agreement
Following up on yesterday’s announcement that Fras-le North America Inc. will begin producing heavy-duty brake linings at its friction manufacturing facility in Prattville, Ala., for exclusive distribution by Meritor’s Aftermarket group, the two companies today have announced additional details on their supply agreement.
Fras-le North America Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in the U.S.
This $11 million investment will include new equipment and the addition of nearly 100 employees at Fras-le’s Prattville, Ala., plant. It also marks the beginning of brake lining production in the U.S. for the company.
Fras-le S.A. Acquires Freios Controil in Brazil
Acquisition increases and diversifies company’s portfolio of components for brakes; obtains solutions for automotive polymers.
Fras-le Brings Formula Truck to AAPEX 2011
Company’s interactive display of a Class 8 truck gives customers the opportunity to learn about Fras-le’s aftermarket brake pad line for light/medium-duty vehicles.
Fras-le Names Rafael Di Buono Product Manager; Leandro Girardi Promoted to New Position with Fras-le in Europe
Fras-le North America Inc. has named Rafael Di Buono as its new product manager and also announced the promotion of Leandro Girardi to the position of managing director, Fras-le Europe GmbH. Previously, Girardi had been the marketing and sales manager for Fras-le North America from 2007 through early 2011. Di Buono brings more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry to his role with Fras-le, including nearly a decade of experience as an automotive mechanic in his native country of Argentina.