Who We Are

BRC began as British Rollmakers (China) Ltd. and was founded with a conviction in the pivotal role of the steel industry in driving global economic development. Established in Hong Kong, our mission was clear—to equip the world with the most reliable rolls and supplies.

We had the foresight that China would become the world’s leading steel superpower. Hence, we invested in supplying the Chinese industry early and achieved sales of U.K.-made rolls in the country. It marked a significant entry into a then-nascent market and industry.

• We focused on developing and investing in a global footprint, driven by our vision of connecting China and the world.
• BRC is an amalgamation of our global name and brand, symbolising our recognition of the worldwide impact of the steel industry and our commitment to supply it with the best products, services, and solutions.
• The successful sale of Chinese rolls to the U.K. marked another significant milestone. It demonstrated the exceptional quality of our products, reinforcing BRC's ability to deliver excellence on a global scale.

We focused on forging relationships with mills and foundries worldwide, further increased our customer base globally, and expanded manufacturing sources to America and Austria.

• The establishment of the Global Technical Centre of Excellence in Crewe, U.K., to focus on research and development, and technical service to global customers.
• A manufacturing and operations centre was established in Tianjin, China, emphasising our commitment to advancing roll-manufacturing technology.
• We pioneered the China Roll Institute and Annual Industry Meeting, asserting BRC's status as a global technical and industry leader.

• Expansion into Mexico, North America, and Peru bolstered our presence in the Americas.
• Strategic offices were set up across Europe to further strengthen our European market reach.

BRC moved the Manufacturing & Operations Centre to Changzhou in a bid to expand our product portfolio and focus on efficiency, precision engineering, and quality assurance.

• We established the second Global Technical Centre of Excellence in Salzburg, Austria, reaffirming our commitment to European standards.
• The BRC Global Roll Institute was inaugurated. It was designed to train and educate both internal and external stakeholders, providing valuable insights into mill applications and roll management.
• We merged the technical expertise of Austria and the U.K. to shape BRC’s manufacturing DNA today.

A decade of European-driven material development culminated in the introduction of PRIME®, OPTIMA®, MAXIMA®, ULTIMA®, BITE®, DURA®, and THERMA® material grades, exemplifying our dedication to superior quality, usability, and performance.

• Our commitment to the Indian subcontinent was reinforced with the launch of a strategic office in India.
• We fortified our presence in the MENA markets with the infusion of regional expertise.

We established our new global Head Office in Singapore, solidifying BRC's commitment to think, operate, and invest globally.