Carlisle Brake & Friction relocates

Feb. 8, 2011
Carlisle Brake & Friction has relocated to a new global headquarters in Solon, OH. The site is the former location of Hawk Corp.’s Wellman Products Group. Carlisle purchased Hawk in December

Carlisle Brake & Friction has relocated to a new global headquarters in Solon, OH. The site is the former location of Hawk Corp.’s Wellman Products Group. Carlisle purchased Hawk in December.

“We are very excited about the move to our new headquarters in Solon, and the integration of the two businesses,” said Chris Koch, president of Carlisle Brake & Friction. “As we drive to create the number-one global supplier in high-performance braking solutions, our customers will continue to enjoy the same level of service and commitment they have experienced for the past 50 years.”

Carlisle Brake & Friction’s brands include Carlisle, Hawk Performance, Wellman Products, VelveTouch, Field Pro and Japan Power Brake The company is part of the Carlisle Companies.

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