Recognizing Excellence: What the FMSI Award Means for DFC and the Brake Industry

The FMSI Award is a distinguished honor in the automotive brake industry. It recognizes companies that excel in innovation, quality, and contributions to industry standards. For Dynamic Friction Company (DFC), this award is not only an honor but also a validation of their commitment to quality and leadership. Join us as we explore the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI), the significance of its prestigious award, and the influential role DFC plays in shaping the industry.

What is FMSI?

The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) provides a standardized numbering system for friction materials. This system helps manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors match friction materials and brake parts accurately across brands. According to Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, DFC’s Research and Development Manager, FMSI “serves as the standard bearer for the part numbering system that the entire industry uses.” Thus, this standardized approach simplifies product identification, ensuring compatibility and quality across products.

The Importance of the FMSI Award

The FMSI Award for New Assignments and Applications honors companies that make significant contributions to expanding the FMSI catalog. For companies like DFC, this award represents their dedication to advancing FMSI’s objectives. By introducing new friction materials and part numbers, DFC helps improve accuracy and efficiency across the industry. For automotive brake manufacturers, these contributions are essential to smooth product identification and distribution.

Since 2017, DFC has earned this award multiple times. Each year, DFC submits around 100 new part numbers, covering approximately 95% of all new entries to the FMSI system. This dedication solidifies DFC’s influence on industry standards and ensures compatibility across brake programs.

DFC’s Role in Setting Standards and Driving Innovation

DFC’s commitment to quality extends beyond individual products. Instead, it’s about advancing industry standards as a whole. Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, who has worked with FMSI on behalf of DFC since 2015, takes great pride in this work. As his colleagues explain, “Once he’s done identifying everything, it comes directly after FMSI, and as a result, he supplies the most data and wins the award year after year.” For DFC, this dedication to cataloging new parts and identifying applications makes them a leader in the industry and highlights their focus on quality.

Additionally, DFC’s R&D team ensures all products meet or exceed OEM quality standards. This commitment shows in their high-quality brake pads and rotors, which are designed to suit various vehicle needs. Through these innovations, DFC has become a reliable choice for distributors and customers looking for premium brake products backed by high standards.

Why the FMSI Award Matters to DFC Customers

For DFC’s customers, the FMSI Award is more than a symbol of excellence—it’s a mark of trust. By choosing DFC brake products, customers know they are selecting parts from a brand committed to safety, quality, and innovation. Reflecting on his passion, Chuy shared, “Every time I open a box of pads or a rotor, it’s like opening a Christmas present.” This excitement, combined with DFC’s dedication to FMSI’s system, drives their delivery of award-winning quality.

Driving the Future of Braking Excellence with FMSI Leadership

Ultimately, DFC’s FMSI Award proves their leadership in the automotive brake industry. Their work in maintaining industry standards shines through in every product they manufacture. By supporting FMSI and introducing new part numbers each year, DFC reaffirms its position as a leader in braking. Through their dedication to compatibility, consistency, and performance, DFC shapes the industry’s future.

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For the 6th consecutive year, DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) has been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) with the 2022 award for New Assignments and Applications.

DFC is proud of its contribution to the brake industry and honored by the recognition. We have been recognized in the following categories:

• New Vehicle Applications: 67
• New Disc Steel: 35
• New Disc Friction: 35
• New Relationships: 4
• Total: 141
• Carry Overs: 43

We look forward to serving the automotive industry by continuing to provide new vehicle friction applications.

“DFC continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to providing the aftermarket with high quality brake components. This year’s FMSI award is an affirmation of the competitive advantage we offer our customers. We provide unrivaled quality and are consistently bringing first-to-market brake components to the automotive community.”

– Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, R & D Manager

Founded in 1948 as a trade organization, FMSI has a 70 year tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers, universally used by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. 

FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe to bring the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data for every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufacturers like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

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Dynamic Friction Company has been awarded the Automotive Parts Association (APA) 2022 New Supplier Award. 

To be considered for the Award, you must demonstrate consistently high order fill rates and supply timely, updated catalogs — including new numbers, field support, and ease of returns and credits. We are humbled and honored by the distinction, while mindful of the ever growing challenges. We look forward to facing these challenges and continuing to grow and serve our partners, including the APA. 

About APA

Celebrating its 49^th year of service in the automotive aftermarket industry, Automotive Parts Associates is one of the oldest program distribution groups in operation as a member-owned not-for-profit cooperative with approximately 60 independent Warehouse Distributor shareholders in North America.

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For a 5th consecutive year, DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) has been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) with the 2021 award for New Assignments and Applications.

DFC is proud of its contribution to the brake industry and honored by the recognition. We have been recognized in the following categories:

• New Vehicle Applications: 113
• New Disc Steel: 39
• New Disc Friction: 37
• New Relationships: 17
• Total: 206
• Carry Overs: 54

We look forward to serving the automotive industry by continuing to provide new vehicle friction applications.

“DFC continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to providing the aftermarket with high quality brake components. This year’s FMSI award is an affirmation of the competitive advantage we offer our customers. We provide unrivaled quality and are consistently bringing first-to-market brake components to the automotive community.”

– Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, R & D Manager

Founded in 1948 as a trade organization, FMSI has a 70 year tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers, universally used by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. 

FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe to bring the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data for every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufacturers like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

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FMSI has a 70 year tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized virtually universally by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe to bring to the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data to every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufactures like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

“Our goal is to not only provide the aftermarket community with the finest quality in brake components, but also the most complete and updated brake program with first-to-market competitive advantage,” said R & D Manager Jesus Villalobos.

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California. DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and greatest in brake products available without the exorbitant costs. DFC boasts a full complement of dedicated in-house engineers and R&D staff who work vigorously to give our customers first-to-market advantage and assurances that modern technological complexities are fully addressed.

For information please visit DFC at: http://www.dynamicfriction.com

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FMSI has a 70 year long tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized virtually universally by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe in order to bring to the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data to every sector of the distribution and installer network.  It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufacturers like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

This year DFC furnished FMSI and the industry with 200 submissions.

“We continually strive to be at the top of our game and once again receiving the FMSI honors for a third consecutive year demonstrates a solid testimonial to our dedication to providing the industry with the best first-to-market R & D and enhanced value to our customers,” stated DFC CEO Dan Nguyen.  “While we are humbly honored to receive this award, our focus remains solely on providing value added benefits based on our goal to be innovative.”

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California. DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and greatest in brake product available without the exorbitant costs. DFC boasts a full complement of dedicated in-house engineers and R&D staff who work vigorously to give our customers first-to-market advantage and assurances that modern technological complexities are fully addressed.

For information please visit DFC at: http://www.dynamicfriction.com

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Rick Jamison, FMSI Treasurer and President of ABS Friction stated, “There are few living legends in our industry and we wanted to recognize somebody that has left an indelible footprint on both innovation and utility.  Dino was the obvious first choice.  No one person has contributed more to the aftermarket brake sector as Dino.  Much of the new product and development in today’s brake friction market is attributable to Dino.”

Mr. Crescentini has devoted his life to providing the automotive aftermarket with an ever evolving and sensible approach that has benefitted manufacturers, distributors, and the consumer alike.  “I am among the few who are fortunate enough to do what they love while getting the opportunity to work with others who have the same curiosity for parts and passion for the industry.”

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award-winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California.  DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and most comprehensive brake program in the market.  DFC boasts a full compliment of dedicated in-house engineers, product managers, catalog managers, and R&D staff who work vigorously to give its customers first-to-market advantage, while addressing the intricacies and complexities of the modern braking system.

For more information please visit DFC at:  http://www.dynamicfriction.com

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FMSI has a 70-year long tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized universally by brake and clutch manufacturers, distributors, and installers.

The award was presented by Frank Oliveto, Chairman and President of FMSI, to DFC Research & Development Manager, Jesus Villalobos.  “To be recognized for something we at DFC do everyday is truly an honor and a humbling experience.” stated Mr. Villalobos.

DFC CEO, Dan Nguyen, stated, “We are pleased and honored to have been recognized by FMSI for the second year running.  This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to research and development and unwavering commitment in providing our customers with the most complete and updated brake program.“

DFC has quickly taken the lead in identifying, addressing and solidifying alternative and value-added solutions to the complexities involving modern brake technology.

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award-winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California.  DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and most comprehensive brake program in the market.  DFC boasts a full compliment of dedicated in-house engineers, product managers, catalog managers, and R&D staff who work vigorously to give its customers first-to-market advantage, while addressing the intricacies and complexities of the modern braking system.

For information please visit DFC at:  http://www.dynamicfriction.com

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