After more than five years of research and development, Brembo has officially launched
the use of an alloy with 100% recycled aluminum in the production of its original equipment
 calipers — a key step forward in the company’s sustainability journey.

 Launched in 2020, the project set out to enhance the environmental profile of Brembo’s
manufacturing processes. An assessment of the full production cycle helped identify key
 areas where improvements could have the most impact. Aluminum’s unique ability to be
 infinitely recycled without any loss in quality made it a natural focus, offering significant
 potential to lower environmental impact.

 That insight sparked a deep search for alternatives. The team explored various alloys
available on the global market, looking for a solution that could guarantee the same
mechanical performance and castability as the original material — but with significantly
lower CO₂ emissions. Additionally, Brembo prioritized the identification of an alloy available
 across all the regions where Brembo has its production plants.

 After extensive scouting and testing, Brembo found the perfect match: an alloy made entirely
 from recycled aluminum. Using this alloy, CO₂ emissions across the entire lifecycle of the
 caliper can be reduced by 70%¹ compared to conventional alloy.the shift to the new material
 demanded a re-evaluation of the product and an update to the manufacturing process. A
 comprehensive redesign and reindustrialization effort was launched to ensure the new solution
 could be scaled globally across all Brembo plants, delivering the highest quality and performance
.That effort is now paying off: Brembo, in its role as a solutions provider, has begun supplying
 one of its major customers, and this transition is underway across all markets.

“The adoption of recycled aluminum in the production of our iconic brake calipers embodies
 our ongoing commitment to innovation for sustainability. This solution is designed to meet
 the highest standards of performance and environmental responsibility,” said Daniele Schillaci,
CEO of Brembo. “Brembo's journey is one of continuous improvement, unwavering commitment
 and this innovation we're bringing to the market represents our contribution to building a
future where our new products  are smarter, safer and more sustainable than the one before”.

From a design perspective, the component retains all the stylistic features that have made the
 Italian brand distinctive: it is indeed possible to achieve unique shapes and designs, as well
 as to use a wide range of available colors. To make Brembo's progress tangible, calipers using
 the new recycled alloy will feature a new ALU trademark logo registered by the Company,
 visually distinguishing those made with upcycled aluminum. Indeed, its alloy isn't merely
 recycled: it's upcycled. Brembo doesn't just reuse the original material, it enhances it, giving
 it new and greater value. 
This initiative confirms Brembo’s role as a company that doesn’t just follow trends
but shapes them. From now on, the majority of new caliper development will start
 with recycled material as the standard.

For calipers currently in production, Brembo will continue to use conventional aluminum
 until the end of their product life, while prioritizing the adoption of aluminum produced
 with renewable energy.

For information:

Luca Di Leo - Chief Communications Officer

E-mail: luca.dileo@brembo.com

Monica Michelini - Product Communications Manager

E-mail: monica.michelini@brembo.com