Queensland Friction Materials Pty Ltd 3.87

Queensland Friction Materials Pty Ltd (QFM) is an Australian friction material R&D/technology business specializing in the development of unique and specialized friction materials. The company was established in 1988 by John Kalnins and Charles Kalnins.

John Kalnins was the foremost authority in rubber/plastics chemistry combined with his ground breaking knowledge of friction materials as far back as 1965. Today the friction material formulations are very unique in their polymer modifications, pedal feel and performance.

Friction Material Development is the marketing and distribution arm of QFM R&D efforts and continuing to develop new export markets.

The emphasis at QFM has been to research and further develop high quality friction materials at cost effective prices for motor vehicles, industrial, racing and other specialized applications.