Kale Balata A.Ş. was established in 1976 in Maslak, Istanbul, to produce friction brake components. In order to meet the increasing production capacity and customer needs more quickly and effectively, our firm has moved to its production facility with an area of 16,000 m² in Kocaeli Gebze in 1992.
Today, Kale Balata produces brake pads that meet international standards with its advanced production technology and strong R&D infrastructure. Thanks to special friction compounds, it offers its products, compliant with ECE R90 and EAC regulations, to global markets under its own brand and private label.
Kale Balata continues its R&D investments by adapting to developments in the automotive sector; developing innovative, safe, and high-performance solutions. With an environmentally conscious production approach, it provides products by following advanced material technologies.
With over 50 years of experience, Kale Balata strengthens its position as a reliable solution partner by operating with the principles of quality, reliability, and sustainability and supplying its products to global markets.
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To be a globally preferred and trusted brake pad manufacturer, delivering high-performance and reliable braking solutions through advanced technologies, driven by a commitment to quality, product safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
To ensure customer satisfaction by manufacturing brake pads that meet the expectations of our customers in the automotive industry and aftermarket sectors, both domestically and internationally, while complying with customer-specific requirements as well as all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
To transform Kale Balata from a domestic OEM manufacturer into an internationally recognized OEM manufacturer by embracing product safety and a strong quality culture as fundamental principles.
To understand and meet the expectations of customers, interested parties, suppliers, and employees at the highest level through a sustainable approach focused on quality, product safety, and continual improvement.
To achieve continual development by utilizing all resources efficiently, adopting risk-based thinking, enhancing the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization