A Timeline ofInnovation

When NUCAP was founded in August 1994, we started with decades of experience in the production of brake system components.

  1. 2026
  2. 2026

    NRS Galvanized Brakes partners with APSG Group.

  3. 2025
  4. 2025

    SharpMetal awarded ETA.

  5. 2023
  6. 2023

    GRIPMetal awarded Innovation Award for Corvette Heat Shield.

  7. 2023

    Bi-Metal composite Backing Plate launched.

  8. 2020
  9. 2020

    SBS Brakes doubles its NRS capacity due to higher demand.

  10. 2019
  11. September 2019

    Launch of NRS Brakes.

  12. March 2019

    NUCAP partners with Mike Holmes and launches EZblocks.

  13. 2017
  14. September 2017

    TRW highlights complete NRS™ integration in motorcycle brake product lines.

  15. September 2017

    Fras-le becomes NUCAP's 8th international NRS™ Licensee.

  16. September 2017

    Stepped Chamfer backing plates approved by OEM.

  17. 2016
  18. September 2016

    ASK becomes NUCAP's 7th international NRS™ Licensee.

  19. August 2016

    Super Circle becomes NUCAP's 6th international NRS™ Licensee.

  20. January 2016

    NUCAP China launches production on the initial FineblankPlus™ program.

  21. 2014
  22. July 2014

    NUCAP North America launches production on the FineblankPlus™ program.

  23. July 2014

    GRIPMetal Bonding Systems for Composites. R&D starts.

  24. 2013
  25. February 2013

    NUCAP introduces GRIPMetal™ material.

  26. 2012
  27. May 2012

    NUCAP acquires Brake Align™.

  28. April 2012

    NUCAP announces FineblankPlus™.

  29. February 2012

    Elig Brake Industrial Company Limited becomes NUCAP's 5th international NRS™ Licensee.

  30. January 2012

    EBC Brakes becomes NUCAP's 4th international NRS™ Licensee.

  31. 2011
  32. January 2011

    R&D Center receives SCC accreditation.

  33. 2010
  34. December 2010

    NUCAP launches its NUCAP Global identity.

  35. October 2010

    NUCAP acquires full ownership of NUCAP Europe.

  36. 2009
  37. November 2009

    NUCAP acquires Anstro Manufacturing and GUNN Metal.

  38. 2007
  39. July 2007

    R&D Center receives accreditation from GM.

  40. 2006
  41. August 2006

    NUCAP acquires 50% of ADI and forms NUCAP Europe.

  42. March 2006

    Introduction of Mini and Micro NRS™.

  43. January 2006

    NUCAP completes expansion of Brake Attaching Hardware production.

  44. 2005
  45. November 2005

    Introduced Teflon Shim Coatings.

  46. October 2005

    NUCAP opens its R&D Center.

  47. 2004
  48. September 2004

    Introduced NU-LOK™ Shim Technology.

  49. 2004

    Sera Company Limited becomes NUCAP's 3rd international NRS™ Licensee.

  50. 2003
  51. January 2003

    NUCAP opens new North American dedicated OE Production.

  52. 2002
  53. September 2002

    Introduced NRS™ MAXX Solid Plate Products.

  54. June 2002

    Production begins for Brake Attaching Hardware.

  55. February 2002

    Production begins for Brake Noise Abatement Shims.

  56. 2001
  57. June 2001

    NU-Blank is awarded first OE and OES programs.

  58. March 2001

    NRS™ is announced as a Winner of the 2001 PACE Award.

  59. 2001

    Scandinavian Brake Systems becomes NUCAP's 2nd international NRS™ Licensee.

  60. 2000
  61. November 2000

    NRS™ is awarded multiple first OE and OES programs.

  62. April 2000

    Introduced NU-Blanking Disc Brake Backing Plate Technology.

  63. 2000

    NUAdi becomes NUCAP's 1st international NRS™ Licensee.

  64. 1999
  65. October 1999

    Launched Mold Ready plated NRS-applied products.

  66. September 1999

    Introduced NRS™ Technology.

  67. 1998
  68. February 1998

    Introduced Circle V Technology, the predecessor to NRS™.

  69. 1996
  70. January 1996

    Began Aftermarket Disc Brake Backing Plate Production.

  71. 1995
  72. January 1995

    Began Brake Shoe Production.

  73. 1994
  74. August 1994

    NUCAP is founded.