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camera monitor systems
digital recording
ultrasonic obstacle detection
radarobstacle detection
alarmsultrasoni
warning alarms
freightgg
commercial vehicles
haulage
materials handling
van
coach
distribution
agriculture
farming
refusewhite sound®
solutions
mine & quarry
waste management
demergency services
safety
visibility
reliable
pioneering
construction
knowledge
DrivingGlobalSafety
“We are in the business
of saving lives.”Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE,
Chairman and founder of Brigade Electronics.
Driving Global Safety
Chris Hanson-Abbott formed Brigade Electronics in 1976, inspired by the strange beeping sound he heard emanating from the rear of a small truck on a street in Tokyo.
At the time reversing safety had not been addressed outside of Japan, but with the Health & Safety at Work Act recently passed into UK law and vehicles already
accounting for a vast number of fatalities, Chris felt it time for change.
With support from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Brigade launched its first reversing alarm at the 1976 Commercial Vehicle show
in London. The reaction was mixed. The press was curious, but the vehicle manufacturers and fleet owners were less enamoured, and the show ended
without a single sale. To add insult to injury the publicity culminated in the Department for Transport announcing that reversing alarms contravened the
Construction & Use Regulations – and were thus illegal.
Undeterred, Chris continued his quest for safer roads and worksites. He challenged the mind set of potential customers and lobbied the Government
tirelessly to change regulations until eventually his drive and belief saw his vision start to be taken seriously. It took a further two years before
Brigade’s first alarm sale, to a prestigious UK bus company, and many more years for health and safety culture to be fully addressed. Nowadays,
vehicle safety systems are universally accepted as a necessity for plant and commercial vehicles and this progress has undoubtedly played an
important part in saving many lives.
The experience and knowledge gained since those early days has enabled Brigade to fully understand the industry and the problems customers face.
Brigade was, and still is, at the forefront of the industry, whether this be pioneering new products or opening and educating new markets around the world. The initial
vision remains; to make roads and worksites safer for all.
Chris was recognised in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours list and awarded an OBE for services to Vehicle Road Safety.
Striving for Safety
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Brigade successfully campaigns for the change of Construction and Use Regulations, to permit the use of reversing alarms on
any vehicle over 2 tonnes.
Brigade introduces the first Doppler radar system to
the UK
Brigade introduces the first reversing
alarm to Europe
Brigade introduces the first ultrasonic rear detection
system to Europe
Brigade introduces
Backeye - the first rear view
camera system in the UK
Brigade introduces the
first self-adjusting reversing alarm in
Europe, andBackchat®, the first speaking
reversing alarm in the world
Brigade introduces the first
ultrasonic side sensor system in
Europe
Brigade introduces
Backeye®360 - 360º camera
monitor systems
Brigade Electronics becomes a public limited
company (PLC)
Brigade Electronics
founded
‘e’ and EMC marking of Brigade products
Brigade introduces mobile digital
recording
Brigade introduces the patented
White Sound® bbs-tek®
reversing alarm
Brigade Elektronik
GmbH established in Germany
Brigade Electronics Inc established in
USA
Brigade Electronics
(Canada) Ltd established
Brigade Elettronica srl established in
Italy
Brigade Elektronika (Pty)
Ltd established in South Africa
Brigade Electronique
Sarl established in France
Brigade Electronics BV
established in Belgium,
Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Brigade Going Global
Pioneering Product
Pushing Legislation
Brigade has been pioneering the cause of reversing safety since 1976, when we introduced the very first reversing alarm to Europe. We continue to lead the way in vehicle and plant safety, having extended our range to include all-round visibility, pioneering many products and developing and patenting new technology.
The Brigade group now employs almost a hundred people worldwide and turns over in excess of £19 million. With a strong network of specialist distributors, established
subsidiaries and partnerships worldwide, we are viewed as a market leader in vehicle safety.
Our wealth of experience has earned us a reputation for expertise. We act as an industry voice and are often called upon in an advisory capacity to sit on both legislative and international committees.
We understand your industry and the problems you face.
The cyclist hasn’t been seen in the
mirrors,
but...
...the driver already knows he’s there.
brigade-electronics.comCall on 01322 420300 or visit your stockist
Brigade’s range of leading edge safety systems assist both driver and cyclist. Side sensors detect obstacles alongside the vehicle giving an audible signal to the driver, whist an external speaking alarm warns cyclists and pedestrians of the vehicle’s intended left turn. Combined with a camera monitor system including side
view camera, vision and awareness in the near side blind spot are greatly improved.
Killing blind spots. Saving lives.
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Brigade launches the National Reversing Safety Campaign, for the mandatory fitment of reversing alarms on all commercial vehicles.
The campaign, although unsuccessful in its goal, raises the awareness of reversing safety and gains support from the Transport
& General Workers Union, MPs, various local councils and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
A briefing paper entitled ‘Reversing Vehicles in
Safety’ published for FTA members, identifies the
fitment of reversing alarms as a way of reducing risk from reversing vehicles.
Brigade commissions Doctor Will Murray
from the University of Huddersfield to look into reversing accidents. The
published ‘Reversing Accidents in the UK’
identifies the extent of the problem.
A Road Safety Bill is introduced to Parliament by
Sir Alan Beith. A Bill requiring the fitting of equipment to HGVs to
eliminate driver blind spots and to make other provisions
relating to the safety of cyclist.
Brigadeintroduces
Backeye®360- 360º camera
monitor systems
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Canada) Ltdestablished
Pushing Legislationu g l o
The cyclist hasn’t been seen in the
mirrors,
but...
...the driver already knows he’s there....the driver already knows he’s t
brigade-electronics.comCall on 01322 420300 or visit your stockist
Brigade’s range of leading edge safety systems assist both driver and cyclist. Side sensors detect obstacles detectalongside the vehicle giving an audible signal to the driver, whist an external speaking alarm warns cyclistswarns and pedestrians of the vehicle’s intended left turn. Combined with a camera monitor system including sidecluding
view camera, vision and awareness in the near side blind spot are greatly improved.
Killing blind spots. Saving lives.
£18.0M
£16.0M
£20.0M
£14.0M
£12.0M
£10.0M
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for FTA s, identifies the
ment of reversing alarms as a way of reducing risk from reversing vehicles.
ade commissions Doctor Will Murray
from the University of Huddersfield to look into reversing accidents. The
published ‘Reversing Accidents in the UK’
identifies the extent of the problem.
A Road Safety Bill is introduced to Parliament by
Sir Alan Beith. A Bill requiring the fittingof equipment to HGVs to
eliminate driver blind spots and to make other provisions
relating to the safety of cyclist.
Brigade Group
Turnover
Frontscan® Backscan®
Sidescan® Cornerscan™
Stepscan™
Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
Sensor systems inform driver of distance between vehicle and any obstacles, whether moving or stationary. Perfect for road going commercial vehicles regularly operating in confined spaces or manoeuvring at low speeds.
Backsense™
White Sound Warning Alarms
Camera Monitor SystemsBackeye® Backeye®360
Mobile Digital Recording
Radar Obstacle Detection
bbs-tek®
Robust long range sensor systems designed for harsh conditions. Inform driver of distance between vehicle and any obstacles, whether moving or stationary. Perfect for all machines working in construction, mobile plant and refuse.
Robust and reliable digital recording systems provide high quality video and data records. Ideally suited to large road going vehicles in the freight, waste, bus and coach industries. Add to your camera monitor system for a range of benefits.
Camera monitor systems can help eliminate driver blind spots to prevent costly damage and ultimately save lives. The extensive range includes 360° systems which provides a real-time bird’s-eye view of the vehicle within a single image. Brigade’s systems meet a host of on- and off- road health and safety and legislative requirements.
Vital audible safety devices to warn that a vehicle is manoeuvring. Unique to Brigade, White Sound® alarms (bbs-tek®) are the safest in the world and do not cause a noise nuisance. Endorsed by the Noise Abatement Society and PIEK and have been awarded the Quiet Mark. Options include smart alarms, which adjust appropriately to the ambient noise level.
Vehicle Safety SolutionsBrigade understands the many and complex safety issues of mobile applications, resulting in a flexible product range offering safety solutions for vehicles and plant. Whether you are operating on- or off-road, vehicle or machine, large or small, we can help.
We strongly believe in a complementary range of passive and active systems to warn and assist the driver whilst protecting workers, pedestrians and cyclists. Not only this, our systems help increase efficiency and decrease vehicle downtime, saving operators thousands of pounds.
In terms of saving lives we believe the status quo is never enough. We are constantly researching the latest and developing technologies to see how they can be used to improve safety for different mobile applications.
Many of our product ranges were initially introduced to the UK, Europe and even the world by Brigade. Several of our products are patented and unique to us.
Accept no imitations.
?Our current range of vehicle safety systems are of a consistently high standard, however, we haven’t become complacent about our product portfolio and are always researching new technology to aid all-round visibility and safety.
Manufacturing production includes:• Long-established
facilities• Accredited to
TS16946 and ISO9001:2008
Manufacturing technology includes:• Surface mount
technology• Final assembly• Casting• Injection moulding• Tooling
TEST HOUSE CUSTOMER
Product concept or requirement
Specification for new product or update on existing product
Incorporating all necessary specification criteria such as fit, form and function plus test standards.
Research and development
Prototype produced
Design approved by Brigade
Internal verification and field tests
Pre-production samples produced
Engineering sign-off and verification
Internal testing
Product validation and certification
External formal testing: EMC, environmental, safety
Product release
Approval given to manufacture in mass production
Drawings, data, technical specification, bill of materials, packaging, labelling and certifications issued.
Production
Outgoing quality inspection at factory by Brigade’s regionally-employed quality inspectors
Goods inwards
Inspection at Brigade by UK quality management team
Product distributed
The manufacturing process is closely controlled with ongoing inspections carried out by Brigade’s quality management team at all production stages, both in the factory and internally. This process ensures our products are of a consistently high standard, reliable and durable.
Verification and validation pushes products to their maximum capabilities in terms of application-specific abilities. Approved UKAS test houses are used to certify to required standards.
We rigorously test products to industry standards and beyond to achieve quality and reliability.
• Tested to relevant International and European standards: E, e, CE, FCC, SAE, ISO
• Customer-specific and industry-specific testing
• Environmental testing: HALT, temperature, vibration, shock, humidity etc.
• Electrical load• IP• Chemical load
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Brigade provides regional sales managers to support key accounts, a full customer service, a helpline manned by experienced technicians and support team.
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Concept Production SupportDevelopment
Approval bodies: Test houses:
Safe and SecureBrigade understands that without quality, reliable products we would not be the company we are today, which is why we go the extra mile to make sure safety is not compromised.
Products are only released once we are confident they are fit for purpose. It would be easy to forget this with the lure of new technologies, but this is not the Brigade way. Whatever the product or technology, it has to pass rigorous and
comprehensive testing before we consider it suitable to be included in our portfolio.
A closely controlled design and manufacturing process plus in-house Research and Development is all managed by a proficient engineering team that sets us apart from the competition. They ensure our products are, and remain, at a consistently high standard.
It is our quality of process that distinguishes us from the competition. Reliable, consistent products and controlled development and production procedures have enabled us to reach OEM standards, winning us business across the globe.
We are so confident in our products, we provide two, three and in the case of some products, lifetime warranties.
OEM Approved
OEM
North America• Subsidiary in USA
• Subsidiary in Canada
• National Distributors in Mexico.
SouthSoAmericaA• National Distributors in
Brazil, Chile, Argentina,Peru, Bolivia, Colombia
United Kingdom• Brigade Electronics Plc
• Brigade Service Partners:These are experienced, accredited technicians who provide service and support for anyone who has purchased our products. Operating from over 20 regional sites nationwide, each with fully equipped workshops and a team of engineers providing extensive parts availability,support and advice.
• Nationwide network of approved fitters, mobile engineers and over 150 distributors
Africa• Joint venture company in South Africa
that also covers Congo, Zimbabwe, Angola and Zambia
• National Distributors in Egypt, UAE,Oman, Israel
AsiaAsia• National Distributors in bNational Distributors i
India, Pakistan, Mongolia, an Modia a, Hong Kong/China, ChinanaIndonesia
AustralasiaA• National Distributors in
Australia, New Zealand
East EuropeEa• National Distributors in
Bulgaria, Czech Republic,Greece, Hungary, BalticStates, Poland, Romania,Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Kazakhstan
West Europe• Subsidiaries in Germany, ItaItaly
and Benelux
• Joint venture company in n France
• National Distributors in Ausustria, Denmark, Finland, Norway,De
rtugal, Spain, SwedenPortu
Driving Global SafetyBrigade is committed to making roads and worksites safer for all. From our humble beginnings in the UK, we now have a network of overseas subsidiaries, joint venture companies and partnerships with over 80 approved international distributors, all chosen for their high level of service and expertise in vehicle safety.
Whether you operate an international, multi-vehicle fleet or a small business in a remote corner of the globe, Brigade has a local specialist to help with your safety requirements.
We can provide a solution for a specific problem or offer friendly advice and support if you are new to vehicle safety systems.
Wherever you are in the world, large road-going vehicles and mobile plant continue to be a danger. Thankfully, Health & Safety culture is gradually improving to help combat these dangers, but whatever the local obligation, there is no excuse for compromising on safety. Stay safe, fit Brigade.
A few of the many global companies Brigade is proud to work with:
mobile
reversing
Backeye®
Backchat®®
Frontscan®
Sidescan®
Stepscan™
Backeye®360
bbs-tek®
Cornerscan™
Backscan®
Backsense®
wireless
Head OfficeBrigade Electronics Plc
Brigade House, The MillsStation Road, South Darenth
DA4 9BD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1322 420300Fax: +44 (0)1322 420343
email: [email protected]
USA Brigade Electronics Inc
226 S. Meridian St.Portland, IN 47371 USATel: +1 (260) 766-4343
e-mail: [email protected]
FranceBrigade Electronique Sarl22 Rue Pierre Bontemps
72000 Le Mans. Tel: +33 (0) 2 23 61 08 97Fax +33 (0) 2 23 61 08 97
email: [email protected]
ItalyBrigade Elettronica srl
Via V. Alfieri, 2850121 Firenze.
Telefono: +39 055-245943Fax: +44 (0) 1322 420343 (servizio clienti)email: [email protected]
brigade-elettronica.it
GermanyBrigade Elektronik GmbH
Havelstraße 2124539 Neumünster.
Tel: +49 (0) 4321 555 360Fax: +49 (0) 4321 555 361
E-Mail: [email protected]
South AfricaBrigade Electronika (PTY) Ltd
P.O. Box 17490Lyttelton 0140
Tel: +27 (0) 12 644 0137Fax: +27 (0) 86 718 2775
email: [email protected]
The NetherlandsBrigade Electronics BV
Hinmanweg 11 F7575 BE Oldenzaal.
Telefoon: +31 541 53 18 01email: [email protected]
brigade-electronics.nl
Spainbrigade-electronics.es
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