1. camera
monitor
systems
digital recording
ultrasonic obstacle detection
radar
obstacle detection
alarms
ultrasoni
warning alarms
freight
gg
commercial vehicles
haulage
materials handling
van
coach
distribution
agriculture
farming
refuse
white sound®
solutions
mine & quarry
waste management
d
emergency services
safety
visibility
reliable
pioneering
construction
knowledge
Driving
Global
Safety

2. “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.

3. 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, and
Backchat®, 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.com
Call 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.
Brigade
introduces
Backeye®360
- 360º camera
monitor systems
gade
ctronics
Canada) Ltd
established
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.com
Call on 01322 420300 or visit your stockist
Brigade’s range of leading edge safety systems assist both driver and cyclist. Side sensors detect obstaclesdetect
alongside 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 fitting
of equipment to HGVs to
eliminate driver blind spots
and to make other provisions
relating to the safety of cyclist.
Brigade
Group
Turnover

4. 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
Systems
Backeye®
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 Solutions
Brigade 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.

5. 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.
2 3 7 8
Concept Production SupportDevelopment
Approval bodies: Test houses:
Safe and Secure
Brigade 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

6. North
America
• Subsidiary in USA
• Subsidiary in Canada
• National Distributors
in Mexico.
SouthSo
AmericaA
• 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 inbNational Distributors i
India, Pakistan, Mongolia,an Modia a,
Hong Kong/China,Chinana
Indonesia
AustralasiaA
• National Distributors in
Australia, New Zealand
East EuropeEa
• National Distributors in
Bulgaria, Czech Republic,
Greece, Hungary, Baltic
States, Poland, Romania,
Russia, Serbia, Slovenia,
Turkey, Kazakhstan
West Europe
• Subsidiaries in Germany, ItaItaly
and Benelux
• Joint venture company inn France
• National Distributors in Ausustria,
Denmark, Finland, Norway,De
rtugal, Spain, SwedenPortu
Driving Global Safety
Brigade 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:

7. mobile
reversing
Backeye®
Backchat®®
Frontscan®
Sidescan®
Stepscan™
Backeye®
360
bbs-tek®
Cornerscan™
Backscan®
Backsense®
wireless
Head Office
Brigade Electronics Plc
Brigade House, The Mills
Station Road, South Darenth
DA4 9BD United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1322 420300
Fax: +44 (0)1322 420343
email: sales@brigade-electronics.com
brigade-electronics.com
USA
Brigade Electronics Inc
226 S. Meridian St.
Portland, IN 47371 USA
Tel: +1 (260) 766-4343
e-mail: sales@brigade-inc.com
brigade-inc.com
France
Brigade Electronique Sarl
22 Rue Pierre Bontemps
72000 Le Mans.
Tel: +33 (0) 2 23 61 08 97
Fax +33 (0) 2 23 61 08 97
email: info@brigade-electronique.fr
brigade-electronique.fr
Italy
Brigade Elettronica srl
Via V. Alfieri, 28
50121 Firenze.
Telefono: +39 055-245943
Fax: +44 (0) 1322 420343 (servizio clienti)
email: info-italia@brigade-electronics.com
brigade-elettronica.it
Germany
Brigade Elektronik GmbH
Havelstraße 21
24539 Neumünster.
Tel: +49 (0) 4321 555 360
Fax: +49 (0) 4321 555 361
E-Mail: info@brigadegmbh.de
brigade-elektronik.de
South Africa
Brigade Electronika (PTY) Ltd
P.O. Box 17490
Lyttelton 0140
Tel: +27 (0) 12 644 0137
Fax: +27 (0) 86 718 2775
email: sales@brigade-sa.co.za
The Netherlands
Brigade Electronics BV
Hinmanweg 11 F
7575 BE Oldenzaal.
Telefoon: +31 541 53 18 01
email: info@brigade-electronics.nl
brigade-electronics.nl
Spain
brigade-electronics.es
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