Main menu HOME COMPANY PROFILE INVESTOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTACTS HISTORY A rich heritage The group has a rich heritage, tracing back its origins to the 19th century, when oilcans made in a small workshop by Thomas Braime quickly gained a reputation for quality. Thomas, the eldest son of a veterinary surgeon, was apprenticed to McLaren, an engineering company manufacturing steam traction engines, but after losing his thumb in an accident, was inspired to look for effective ways to apply oil to machinery. In 1888, he set up production in Hunslet, Leeds, using the new pressings technology. His younger brother Harry, also a skilled engineer joined him as partner. The rise of the motor industry increased demand for metal pressings and larger premises were soon needed for the expanding business. The current Braime buildings, with its attractive red brick and terracotta frontage, was constructed between 1911 and 1914. During the First World War, the company played an important role in armament provision, training women as skilled munition workers. The group’s headquarters remains its listed buildings on Hunslet Road, the beautiful interiors are often used in film sets. However, today, the group is truly international with subsidiaries in North America, Europe, China, South East Asia, Africa and Australia. 1888 Thomas Braime sets up production of steel pressings in Hunslet 1909 Braime introduces the first seamless steel bucket 1971 Foundation of 4B Braime Components, to serve the bucket elevator & conveyor market 1984 Launch of 4B’s electronic components range Foundation of 4B’s first international subsidiary: 4B Elevator Components, near Chicago, USA 1991 4B acquires the French elevator company SETEM, which becomes known as 4B France 2003 The group opens regional office in Thailand: 4B Asia Pacific 2005 The group moves into Germany with 4B Deutschland 2008 The group opens a subsidiary in South Africa to serve the subsaharian market: 4B Africa 2010 The group establishes operations in Brisbane, Australia 2018 The group establishes Chinese operations in Changzhou, China 2019 Commemoration of 130 years of "Engineering Excellence" The group adopts the name Braime Group PLC COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT US THE BOARD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CORPORATE INFORMATION HISTORY OPERATING COMPANIES HEALTH AND SAFETY EMPLOYEES Footer menu Disclaimer Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Contacts Modern slavery act statement Copyright© 2018 BRAIME GROUP PLC We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. More info OK, I agree No, thanks