In conjunction with the Carlisle Companies' launch of a new segment named Carlisle Brake & Friction, the new global headquarters for Carlisle Brake will be in Solon OH, former headquarters to Hawk Corporation's Wellman Products Group. On December 2, 2010, Carlisle completed its acquisition of Hawk Corp, which, in addition to Carlisle Industrial Brake and Friction, will accentuate Carlisle's position as a provider of high-performance braking systems.
As a result of the acquisition, Hawk Corp headquarters in downtown Cleveland OH will be closed with personnel relocated to Solon.