At the 2001 Expert Appraisal Conference, GREN announced its successful development of a new product: ceramic-matrix brake pads. Thus far, the ceramic fiber compound is known as a high-tech application in the friction material manufacturing industry.
    Integrated with the latest friction technology, GREN’s new brake friction formulation fills the gap which has, until now, existed in the China’s friction material. GREN ceramic friction material features an exceptional thermal resistance, which reaches up to 1300oF/700oC. This provides an added measure of safety for the driver. Note: the brake temperature at 1100oF/600oC may cause cracks in the ordinary brake pads that will result the thermal breakdown and the total brake failure.

   On May 13, 2001, GREN (AMERICAN) Automotive, Inc. was established and GREN Automotive Distribution Center began operation. Mayor Du Shicheng of Qingdao, together with many other leaders of Qingdao and customer representatives, attended the opening ceremony.
   GREN Automotive, Inc. is located in the High-technology Industry Park of Franklin City, New Jersey. It specializes in automotive brakes, cooling and transmission system parts, as well as welding construction parts.