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Hayes OEM Sales Book
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Hayes is a world-class manufacturer of brakes.
Since our inception nearly 80 years ago, we’ve remained committed to producing quality products for our customers, no matter the market or their size.
At Hayes, we provide some of the world’s top companies with high-quality, high-performance brake systems. Download our OEM Sales Book to learn more about our products and capabilities for your next build.
Brakes & Buyer’s Guide
Brakes can’t be an afterthought, and neither can the business that makes them.
Our How to Evaluate a Brake Manufacturer Partner Guide provides the answers and results you need. We’ll take you through the most important questions to ask and factors to consider.
You’ll learn what you need to know about evaluating:
- Reputation, experience, and expertise
- Product quality and certifications
- Customization capabilities
- Turnaround time and customer service
- Cost and transparency
- …and more
Our guide includes sample questions to ask and real-world examples to help you identify the right brake manufacturing partner. And it’s a must-have resource as you start your next project.
Testing Brake Systems
There’s a big difference between saying a brake performs well and knowing a brake performs well.
Your customers trust that heavy equipment performs as needed while keeping operators and job sites safe. Testing brake components is crucial in building that trust. How Brake Manufacturers Evaluate Braking Systems for Heavy Equipment, walks you through the comprehensive brake testing process for industrial vehicle applications.
You’ll learn the necessities of disc brake testing, including:
- Three key testing methodologies
- Brake testing essentials
- Top-tier testing equipment & technology
- Laboratory testing
- Field testing
- …and more
Our guide helps you know what to expect from a brake manufacturing partner to ensure brakes perform safely and optimally in heavy equipment applications.
Environmental, Social, and Governance
Hayes works in ways that promote a sustainable environment, a thriving workplace, and social responsibility.
Hayes was founded on a simple principle: “To manufacture a quality part.” Since our inception nearly 80 years ago, we’ve focused on producing quality products for our customers, no matter the market or their size. Intentional engineering and processes sustain our dedication to quality, but this commitment extends beyond our products.
We work to deliberately and continuously improve our employee experience, our community, and the world. Guided by our core values and the Hayes Business System, we establish the activities and processes that bring our company culture to life.
At Hayes, we are, and will remain, committed to quality, and you will see evidence of that throughout this Environmental, Social, and Governance report. Hayes has and will continue to advance its performance with respect to the environment, social justice, and responsible governance.




