GLOBAL LEADER IN BRAKE COMPONENTS

NUCAP is a privately owned company founded in August of 1994. At NUCAP, we take pride in bringing the market innovations for product performance and manufacturing efficiencies. As experts in cold form stamping for vehicle brake system components we are able to evaluate and improve current products to enhance safety, durability, performance, quality and cost.

NUCAP has grown from one operating location in Canada selling brake shoes to eight operating locations in four countries making backing plates, shims, piston cushion, hardware and electronic wear sensors.

NUCAP is proud to work with both Original Equipment and Aftermarket companies in the aviation, automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, motorcycle and rail markets.

NUCAP Values

  • Growth through partnership
  • Leader in First to Market
  • Sole Provider in Solution Development / R&D / Testing
  • Leader in Marketing Partnerships
  • Leader in Supply Chain Logistics

NUCAP's Products Add Value

  • Improved Brake Safety
  • Improved Brake Durability
  • Enhanced Noise Reduction
  • Enhanced Product Differentiation
  • Reduced Manufacturing Cost
  • Reduced Warranty Cost

NUCAP's mission is to support our customers in the development of superior brake products that bring value beyond the commodity, delivering:

  • Improved performance at the wheel
  • Improved performance in the plant
  • Improved performance at the bottom line

History »

Learn more about NUCAP's history and timeline of all the design and manufacturing innovations in the brake industry.

Production »

At NUCAP we are prepared to meet any production needs of our brake industry clients, always maintaining top quality manufacturing from beginning to end.

Locations »

NUCAP - CANADA
  • Global Head Office
  • 2 state of the art Link Dynamometers, Corrosion Chamber, Shear Test
  • Shoe, Shim, OE Plate, AM Plate, Piston Cushion
NUCAP - USA
  • Caliper and attaching hardware, shims, levers, springs and wire forms
NUCAP - EUROPE
  • OE Plate, AM Plate, Shims, Electronic Wear Sensors
NUCAP - CHINA
  • Plates, shims and caliper hardware

News »

FineblankPlus announcement

FineblankPlus announcement
04/27/2012
Toronto, ON. — April 25, 2012 —NUCAP Industries used the EuroBrake 2012 Conference & Exhibition to announce FineblankPlus™, the latest innovation in brake pad backing plate stamping. “EuroBrake was the perfect venue for us to introduce our FineblankPlus™ brake backing plate stamping method. Designs of brake systems have evolved which has led demand for the components to meet more precise tolerances. The ability to launch this technology at an industry exhibition attended by Original Equipment and Aftermarket brake system engineers gave us the opportunity to showcase our innovation as it provides improved quality over fine blanking while maintaining conventional blanking price points”, said Ray Arbesman, CEO and Chairman....
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Elig Industrial Company is the new NRS® Licensee

Elig Industrial Company is the new NRS® Licensee
02/23/2012
NUCAP Industries announced today that it has approved its second NRS® licensee this year. The deal allows Elig Industrial Company to process NUCAP’s NRS® mechanical friction attachment technology on their range of self-manufactured brake backing plates for automotive, motorcycle, truck, bus, industrial and railway friction products....
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Events »

NUCAP at EuroBrake 2012

NUCAP at EuroBrake 2012
03/26/2012
NUCAP will be present at the EuroBrake 2012, a major international forum for brake experts....
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