internationally recognised innovation capabilities with the development of the Disc Wave brake disc for the motorcycle components market - which is patented in Europe and America and approved by the German TÜV ( KBA ). |
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' riding to the future '
The discs were revolutionary in the market at the time , improving on the aesthetics of the traditional round discs of the original motorcycles and reducing their weight considerably . Additionally , manufacturing began on
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Galfer ' s first sintered metal brake pads , which are approved by the TÜV ( KBA ). In 2009 , Galfer opened its present manufacturing plant and current offices in Granollers , just outside Barcelona and near the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya . It was at that point that Galfer started supplying disc brakes for original KTM |
motorcycles , a relationship that is still maintained today . In 2009 , Galfer riders won several World Championship titles , including Jorge Lorenzo in the 250 cc class and Oriol Mena in Enduro Junior . Its ability to spot the stars of tomorrow continued in the 2010s with Marc Márquez winning his first two World Speed Championship titles with Galfer in the 125 cc and Moto2 class . Galfer riders claimed another 50 world titles during this decade , including Toni Bou , Alex Márquez , Joan Mir , Lorenzo Dalla Porta , Steve Holcombe , Jorge Martin , Laia Sanz and Emma Bristow , among others . In 2012 , the Galfer Bike brand was created to supply the components market with brake discs and pads for bicycles and Galfer expanded its facilities , increasing its production capacity and starting to develop several new brake pad compounds , including new sintered racing compounds - the G1396R for off-road motorcycles and the G1375R for road - plus several braking-power boosting oversize brake kits compatible with most off-road motorcycles on the market . Developments in the last decade also included implementation of the ISO / TS 16949 quality management system , with more exhaustive controls and manufacturing processes to ensure |
maximum quality and reliability . Among others , brands such as Beta , Sherco , TM Racing , Montesa and Orbea chose Galfer to fulfil their braking requirements and fit their original bikes with Disc Wave brake discs . The KTM Group recognised Galfer as a superior quality supplier through an award and Galfer added a new , state-of-the-art test bench for testing and trialling its brake products . This decade has already seen highlights with the Disc CUBIQ created , an evolution of the Disc Wave , which further reduces the weight of the disc brakes , enhancing their performance . Galfer brake pads are approved with ECE-R90 certification -
' technology , innovation and passion '
said to be an industry first for twowheeled vehicles - and application-specific brake pads for electric bicycles are developed , and an updated and environmentally responsible packing system implemented . So far this decade , Galfer has already won 24 world championship motorcycle titles and seven cycling titles in different disciplines . Despite the COVID-19 pandemic , Galfer continued to grow and to increase its turnover and production capacity . Galfer ' s Granollers ( Barcelona ) facility has now grown to 6,000 m2 , employing some 150 people and exporting to more than 50 countries around the world . www . galfer . eu
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