Hartlepool brake pad firm targets growth after receiving £2m investment The Hartlepool facility currently employs 449 people and is now set for expansion, Updated TMD Friction has received £2m of investment from its parent company (Image: TMD Friction) Get the latest Hartlepool news direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Hartlepool brake pad manufacturer TMD Friction has outlined new growth plans after securing £2m of investment from its parent company.