SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD. (Headquarters: at Shinagawa ward, Tokyo, President :Tomitaro Ogawa) announced today their production start of Phenolic molding compounds for disc brake caliper pistons at the SUMITOMO BAKELITE (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. located in China.

Phenolic molding compounds developed by the Sumitomo Bakelite Group have great advantages such as superior heat insulation, high mechanical strength, weight reduction, and corrosion resistance with an overall price performance.

The Sumitomo Bakelite Group, who originated the Phenolic disc brake caliper piston applications, has been making Phenolic molding compounds for disc brake caliper pistons since the early 1970s and has the largest market share in the world. The products lineup are 29502, 29502B, 30190, 4029F1, W5000, W5005, and SUMIKON^®PM-3088.

The start of production of Phenolic molding compounds for disc brake caliper pistons in Suzhou addresses to our customer's local supply needs for the automotive market in China.