European Friction Industries Limited

For over 80 years Bristol has enjoyed an enviable reputation for expertise in the continual development and improvement of brake pad friction materials. Today at EFI we are justifiably proud to be the inheritors of these fine traditions and set ourselves the highest standards in maintaining them. EFI was founded on the 21st March 1986, having been formed from the demise of Trist Draper, Top Dog and Mintex Don in Bristol by a group of ex-employees. The companys humble beginnings started in a storage building located at Bristol City Docks, the five strong work force initially acquired and prepared machinery for future production, before moving to Chauffeur garages in St. Annes. With limited resources the company started to produce and supply disc brake pads for the off road market. As orders increased it was not long before EFI decided to relocate to a small site in Brislington, which opened the opportunity for taking on new employees and move into the car and motorcycle disc br...