Metelli

About Metelli Group

What began in 1962 as a small mechanical engineering workshop in northern Italy has grown into one of the automotive aftermarket's most respected independent manufacturers. Metelli Group today produces over 13,000 parts distributed across more than 90 countries, carrying on a tradition of precision engineering that the region has long been famous for. The company's growth is a testament not just to manufacturing scale, but to a deeply held philosophy: every part matters, and quality is never optional.

Unlike many aftermarket suppliers that simply repack and relabel components sourced elsewhere, Metelli is a genuine manufacturer. The company operates its own technical department, in-house R&D teams, and dedicated testing facilities. Their process begins with a thorough analysis of the original OEM component — including metallurgic analysis — before engineers use 3D CAD systems to recreate and often improve upon the original design. The result is a part that meets or exceeds OEM specifications, built on the same robotic assembly lines and software platforms used by major automakers. All relevant products comply with ECE R 90 and other international regulatory standards.

Metelli's product range spans brakes and hydraulic components, water pumps, transmission parts, and engine components — reflecting decades of strategic growth through both organic development and key acquisitions. In 1996, a merger with Cifam strengthened the brake and hydraulic clutch portfolio. The acquisition of Graf in 2001 added water pumps and brake discs, while the 2015 additions of Trusting and Fri.tech rounded out a comprehensive friction product lineup. Today, Metelli Group operates under six distinct brands, giving it full control of its supply chain and the ability to guarantee the safety and reliability of every part it produces.

Metelli's Core Product Strengths

Hydraulic brake and clutch components form the heart of Metelli's catalog. The brand's brake master cylinders are 100% pneumatic-seal tested during production to ensure compliance with the highest quality standards — a level of in-process verification that reflects Metelli's commitment to safety-critical parts. For manual transmission vehicles, Metelli's clutch slave cylinders and clutch master cylinders are engineered to cover approximately 50–60% of the European car parc, with references scrupulously tested against OEM specifications. Whether you're working on a Volkswagen, Audi, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, or Renault, it's likely Metelli has a hydraulic solution to match.

The braking lineup doesn't stop at hydraulics. Metelli also manufactures parking brake shoes for a wide range of vehicles — including applications for high-performance and luxury platforms — produced with the same attention to friction compounds and dimensional accuracy as its friction pads. On the drivetrain side, Metelli brings over 30 years of transmission component expertise to its CV joint kits. With a catalog of hundreds of constant velocity joints and driveshafts covering the vast majority of European applications — as well as Japanese and Korean vehicles — these kits come complete with boots, clamps, bolts, locking rings, and grease for a clean, professional installation.

Why Technicians Trust Metelli

Professional workshops across Europe and beyond choose Metelli because the brand operates at the intersection of OEM rigor and aftermarket accessibility. Its products are manufactured in compliance with ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems, and the company's continuous investment in R&D means its catalog is always evolving to cover new vehicle platforms as they enter the market. For any technician or enthusiast who values knowing exactly where their parts come from and how they were made, Metelli Group offers a rare and reassuring level of transparency.