Industry Auto parts Parent Brake Parts Inc Headquarters McHenry Type of business Private | Website www.raybestos.com Founded 1902 | |
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Raybestos brake training rotor system
Raybestos is a brand of automotive brakes established in 1902 by Arthur H. Raymond and Arthur F. Law of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Contents
- Raybestos brake training rotor system
- Raybestos racing friction manufacturing
- History
- Superfund site cleanup
- References
Raybestos racing friction manufacturing
History
In 1906, Raymond and Law invented the woven brake lining, an important innovation in automotive brakes.
From 1919 to 1989 Raybestos brand was manufactured by Raymark Industries, Inc, of Stratford, Connecticut.
Raymark Industries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1998.
The Brand is currently distributed by Brake Parts Inc based in McHenry, Illinois.
Superfund site cleanup
The Stratford, Connecticut factory site is a designated Superfund site. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency reported:
References
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