Global OE brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has strengthened its sales, marketing and technical divisions with the appointment of James Harper to its technical field support team.

With more than 30 years’ experience within the automotive industry, James will be working with the team to offer training on new products, processes and ranges of the TMD Friction’s brand portfolio.

James will also be a key contact for garages and distributor staff, visiting both to host training evenings and presentations on TMD Friction’s products and future technologies. Working under TMD Friction’s head of technical training, James will help ensure members of the TMD team have the most up-to-date training when it comes to best practice and brake replacement processes, as well as fully briefing the team on new product developments.

Head of technical training, Scott Irwin, said, “With James’ extensive experience within the automotive industry working with garage equipment, he boasts a host of knowledge when it comes to brake systems. Most recently, James worked as a product promoter and technical trainer for Valeo, making him the ideal fit for the TMD Friction team where he’ll be required to provide training and assistance to mechanics and sales teams.”