Released on July 23, 2008

Brembo S.p.A., Stezzano, Italy, an automotive and truck brake specialist, will locate a new metalcasting facility with 75,000-tons of brake disc capacity next to its current casting plant in Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland.

Long known as a supplier of brakes primarily to European auto manufacturers, Brembo achieved growth in North America the past six months by winning contracts with Harley-Davidson and Cadillac.

Brembo employs 5,000 in 25 plants and offices in 12 countries. The company is involved in the brake disc production process from design to iron casting through assembly and testing. It manufactures more than 32 million brake rotors a year for more than 30 OEMs. The company’s 2006 sales were $1.012 billion.

According to Foundry Solutions & Design, Alpharetta, Ga., an engineering firm hired to consult on the construction of Brembo’s newest facility, the plant will benefit from leading automation and quality control technology.