The General Metals Powder Company, also known as GEMPCO, has provided answers to problems in controlling, stopping or transmitting power. GEMPCO develops friction materials to meet the needs for each application in order to fulfill the expectations that its customers place on each carefully planned final product. The company takes all key aspects of product performance into consideration, including energy capacity, wear, friction, reliability in routine situations and the ability to maintain basic function in emergency situations to prevent damage to a vehicle and enhance the safety of its operator. Its variety of metallic, metallic-graphitic and metallic-ceramic materials meet the standards for various applications for manufacturers involved in a range of industries, including off-highway, industrial, aerospace and other applications. The General Metals Powder Company is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.