Brady Corporation

Brady Corporation is an American, internationally operating production and distribution company of identification and safety solutions for buildings, products and people.

Overview

The product range of the company includes labels, software, printing systems, label applicators and data collection systems, signs, safety devices and precision stampings for the areas of manufacturing, electronics, telecommunications and a variety of other markets. The core competencies of Brady Corporation are special solutions made ​​of special materials. The company founded in 1914, employs more than 7,000 people in offices across the United States, Europe, Asia- Pacific, Latin America and Canada.

The company Brady

Historical Data

1914, the company of William H. Brady in Eau Claire was founded in the State of Wisconsin under the name of WH Brady Co., and with the production and distribution of calendars, display stands and street signs. In the 1940s, the WH Brady Co. developed pre-printed self-adhesive cable markers, which can also withstand aggressive environments liable and strong temperature fluctuations. These cable markers are used from now on mainly in ships and aircraft. 1945 reported one of the patent for a pressure-sensitive label dispenser.

In the 1950s, the WH Brady Co. rose with new businesses and partnerships in Canada, Mexico and the UK in the international distribution a. This was followed by expansions in the 1960s in Europe. By the end of the 1970 Brady opened operations in Belgium, Sweden and Germany and in the 1980s founded to offices in Asia, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. From 1990 Brady commenced operations in Brazil, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan. At the same time we developed a label software to create the customers own labels and can print on site as needed. In 1998 the company was renamed Brady Corporation. Due to high losses in Asia and Europe in the quarter of 2012, the Brady Corporation decided to either merge or sell under the grounds that they are now back would focus more on the core business locations. Among other things, the location Etimark ( Division of Brady ) was sold with seat in Bad Nauheim to a private investor. The business is called only Etimark today. The site Egelsbach remains as the seat of Brady Germany. On October 9, 2013 Brady announced the production of shopping and storage area according to Zele (Belgium ) to relocate.

Exchange

1984 Brady has been listed with the issue of ordinary shares on the Nasdaq. Since 1999, the Brady - stock on the New York Stock Exchange trading under BRC.

Brady worldwide

The Brady Corporation is available in more than 70 countries represented by regional production, sales, service and warehousing and supplies numerous dealers. The company's headquarters is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA BRADY is listed on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ) and on the Berlin Stock Exchange. The main business of the company include the identification and protection of buildings, products and people. Brady is represented in the following transhipment sites worldwide. U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, Belgium, England, France, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Poland.

2009 The following companies belong to the Brady Group:

  • Emedco, PCI Technology, JAM, TruMed Technologies,
  • Identicard, IDenticam, Clement, Personnel Concepts,
  • SPC, Electro Mark, Asterisco, Brandon, CIPI, Prinzing,
  • Stop goods, Daewon Industry, Accidental Health & Safety,
  • Carroll, QDPT, TPS, ID Technologies Pte Ltd.. , Etimark,
  • Texit, Signs & Labels Ltd. , Scafftag, Transposafe, Bigbadge, Tradex and Modernotecnica
  • Balkhausen Division of Brady GmbH
  • SETON Division

Brady in Europe

Brady has offices in Europe in Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, Belgium, England, France, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Poland. 14 of a total of 26 sites are production sites.

Brady has a presence in Germany since 1973. Originally the company operated as W. H. Brady, which later became the Brady GmbH was created. At the remaining two sites in Egelsbach and Syke it employs over 250 people in sales, production and research and development. The Brady GmbH is certified according to ISO 9001 and TS 16949 and meets the requirements of the international environmental management standard ISO 14001.

Products

Brady manufactures and sells:

  • Products for marking and backup applications such as signs and markers as well as the necessary printer and computer programs
  • Products for cable identification, including labeling materials and tool for the wire and cable marking in the electrical and telecommunications
  • Labeling products, including labels and signs for classification and labeling of chemicals according to GHS which remain legible and adhesive even in harsh environments
  • Precision stamping parts, including custom die-cut and slit materials for cellular phones, pagers, CD drives and electronic components for the automotive sector
  • Photoluminescent signs
  • Lockout / Tagout locking systems for maintenance
Types of business entity International Securities Identification Number Chief Executive Officer Eau Claire (Wisconsin) DIN 47100
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