Brigade Electronics Group Plc
Brigade Electronics is a worldwide market-leading provider of safety devices and solutions for commercial vehicles and machinery. Founded in 1976 by Chris Hanson- Abbott OBE, Brigade Electronics introduced the very first reversing alarm to Europe. The company has been at the forefront of championing road and worksite safety ever since, pioneering new products and developing and patenting new technology. Brigade’s mission is to save lives and prevent unnecessary fatalities by reducing the risk of collisions and protecting vulnerable road users through minimising vehicle blind spots and assisting drivers to manoeuvre safely. The company’s product portfolio includes AI enhanced 360-degree camera systems, camera monitor systems, White Sound® reversing alarms, obstacle detection systems, and recording systems that comply with numerous road and workplace regulations. The Brigade Group has its headquarters in the UK and operates globally with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Poland and is supported by a worldwide network The C-Kore team are delighted to receive their third award in just over five years, having previously won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in 2019 and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2021. The company was founded to bring modern testing technology to the subsea industry and has been propelled by a dedicated and passionate team. Beyond technical acumen, C-Kore attributes its success to a relentless focus on its customers. In a challenging environment C-Kore has become a knowledgeable and dependable partner for subsea testing. C-Kore Systems’ sister company, Zetechtics Ltd, is also celebrating a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2024. For Tim Overfield, Chairman of both C-Kore Systems and Zetechtics, the celebration is extra special. With Zetechtics receiving their second award, this brings his total to five royal awards, a fitting achievement for Tim as a key figure in driving innovation in the subsea industry worldwide for many decades. C-Kore has grown significantly since being awarded its first Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in 2019. Its compact, automated, stand- alone testing tools have been mobilised more than 800 times, assisting customers installing and maintaining underwater infrastructure. C-Kore’s C-Kore Systems Ltd
(Construction Logistics and Community Safety) Strategy, Standards and Governance Board (SSGB). The company’s Managing Director, Phillip
Hanson-Abbott, has been part of Brigade’s road safety story since 1978. He says: “Many of the safety solutions Brigade has developed
and pioneered over the past 48 years are now mandated in the EU as standard fitment on new trucks and buses, as well as being required under safety initiatives like TfL’s Direct Vision Standard. We consider this testament to Brigade as leaders in commercial vehicle safety.” Brigade continues to invest in new technology, such as AI, to develop ‘smart solutions’ that will help save lives and take it closer to Vision Zero. BRIGADE ELECTRONICS GROUP PLC Brigade House, The Mills, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9BD Tel: +44(0)1322 420300 • hello@brigade-electronics.com brigade-electronics.com brigadeelectronicsgroup @ brigadeofficial brigade-electronics-uk-plc
of installation partners and distributors. Over 75% of sales occur overseas, underlining the company’s multinational footprint and international success. The business supports international road safety initiatives and in 2023 became a sponsor of the charity Transaid, which works with partners and governments to provide people across sub-Saharan Africa with safe, available, and sustainable transport. Additionally, the team is committed to achieving Vision Zero and is actively involved in consulting on and promoting road safety legislation. This includes working with Transport for London and being part of the CLOCS
C-Kore’s product range of subsea testing tools.
The C-Kore team accepting their second Queen’s Award for Enter- prise in January 2022.
companies at the forefront of innovation with excellent worldwide reputations. This really is a team effort, with both Zetechtics and C-Kore staff working tirelessly to understand their customers’ requirements, provide great service, and adapting to the needs of different markets. These awards recognise this, proving companies based in rural North Yorkshire can make a difference globally.” C-KORE SYSTEMS LTD 3 Bramley’s Barn, The Menagerie, Escrick, York, YO19 6ET Tel: +44(0)1904 215161 sales@c-kore.com www.c-kore.com
product line has grown to include automated fibre optic, sensor and TDR testing tools, in addition to the electrical testing tools the company was originally renowned for. The award recognises more than 120% growth in overseas sales over the past three years, which now makes up 80% of the company’s revenue. With representatives in USA, Brazil and Nigeria, C-Kore has established new markets in both South America and Africa, whilst increasing sales to other key countries including Australia and the USA. Tim commented: “I am delighted to chair two
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