Experience makes the difference
The technical knowledge of our engineers combined with practical experience from numerous projects makes us a strong and reliable partner. Our customers can rely on us to find the best solution for their individual requirements – technically and economically. We understand our customers’ challenges and tackle them with modern and practical solutions. Thanks to our long tradition in global business relationships, we provide answers our customers can trust.
1732
Thornewill & Warham
Thomas Thornewill (Junior) started his apprenticeship as an edge tool maker in Burton-on-Trent in 1732, forming T&F Thornewill around 1740 with his brother Francis. It was later renamed Thornewill & Warham when John Robson Warham joined the company, it is the oldest company in Briggs of Burton’s history.
Thornewill & Warham specialised in manufacturing metal hardware and industrial metalwork, initially producing items like hoop iron for local breweries. The company eventually expanded to manufacture steam engines and brewing equipment.
1865
S Briggs & Co
Samuel Briggs began working for Thomas Bindley (Ironmongers and Coppersmiths) in 1865 at the age of 16.
After marrying Thomas Bindley’s daughter Elizabeth in 1872, Thomas Bindley and Samuel Briggs formed Bindley & Briggs.
In 1875, the partnership established the Burton Copper Works on Station Street, Burton. Following Thomas Bindley’s death in 1880, the company was renamed S Briggs & Co.
1907
S Briggs & Co
S. Briggs & Co. is one of the founding members of the Allied Brewery Traders Association, now the BFBi.
1929
S Briggs & Co buys Thornewill & Warham
S. Briggs & Co. buys Thornewill & Warham and another local company T. R. Shercliff & Co. Ltd.
1983
S. Briggs, Inc. opens office in North America
S. Briggs & Co. buys the brewing division of the Pfaudler Corporation, Henry Balfour based in Leven, Fife, and, along with the Pfaudler Schock Gusmer office in Rochester, New York. In 1983, this allows S. Briggs & Co. to set up a new base in America to cover the American market and acquire market leading brewhouse technology. S. Briggs, Inc. is born, which today is known as Briggs of Burton, Inc
1988
Briggs acquire Robert Morton DG
In 1988, Briggs of Burton PLC acquired Robert Morton DG Ltd. Following the acquisition, Briggs of Burton relocated to the former Robert Morton offices and factory at Trent Works on Derby Road, Burton-on-Trent.
Both Briggs of Burton and Robert Morton shared expertise in stainless steel fabrication and process design.
1990
Briggs of Burton PLC
S. Briggs & Co. becomes a Public Limited Company. The group is renamed Briggs of Burton PLC.
1993
Briggs acquire Richard Sizer
Briggs of Burton PLC acquire Richard Sizer outstanding experience in cereals processing.
Richard Sizer’s milling equipment, the “Porteus Mill”, is widely recognised in Scottish distilleries and breweries with many still in use today.
1993
Briggs of Burton acquire T. Giusti
In 1993, Briggs of Burton PLC also acquired T. Giusti.
Giusti is a leading brand in the food, health & beauty and pharmaceutical markets. Companies worldwide benefit from Giusti solutions to mixing, blending, cooking and cooling challenges.
Briggs Food division continue to use the Giusti brand for specialist cooking systems.
1998
Briggs acquire APV Burnett & Rolfe
Briggs of Burton PLC acquire APV Burnett & Rolfe, which expands Briggs Brewing capabilities with keg and cask handling systems.
2016
Briggs of Burton joins CIMC Enric Tanks and Process B.V.
Briggs of Burton joins the Liquid Food Division of CIMC Enric Tanks and Process B.V., one of the largest international suppliers of tanks and process technologies, which includes Ziemman Holvrieka.
2017
Briggs of Burton achieve landmark Health & Safety milestone
Briggs of Burton celebrate landmark Health & Safety milestone after passing 3 Million man-hours since a last Lost Time Accident (LTA).
2019
Briggs of Burton Asia launched
Briggs of Burton setup new office in Shanghai, China as part of expansion into Asia.
2019
DME Process Systems joins CIMC Enric Tanks and Process B.V.
DME Process Systems Ltd. manufacture both the DME and NSI brands out of the Charlottetown location. The DME Group consists of the DME and NSI brands and is a North American leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial process equipment for craft breweries, micro-breweries, regional breweries and brew pubs. Briggs of Burton compliment DME Process Systems Ltd. by providing their craft brewery customers with site installation and turnkey implementation.
2020
Acquisition of McMillan (Coppersmiths and Fabricators) Ltd.
Briggs of Burton acquired Scottish copper still equipment manufacturer McMillan based in Prestonpans just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. McMillan (Coppersmiths & Fabricators) Ltd. and its predecessor Archibald McMillan & Co Ltd have been a significant force in the domestic and worldwide supply of copper distilling and stainless-steel process equipment since the company was originally founded in 1867. With this acquisition, Briggs of Burton will continue to build on its reputation to supply its distilling customers with market leading process equipment and engineering services together with McMillan’s copper distillation equipment.
2021
Launch of Briggs Global Technical Centre in Burton upon Trent
After doubling the company turnover, and achieving its best yearly performance to date, Briggs of Burton’s headquarters was transformed into their new Global Technical Centre. The refurbishment and major extension to the site provides a strong foundation to the business for continued growth and development of its innovative engineering solutions. Burton upon Trent was selected as the home to the Global Technical Centre based on the company’s longstanding history and connection to the town’s brewing heritage. This redevelopment complements Briggs of Burton’s upgrades to its other offices in North America and China.
2021
Briggs of Burton, Inc. expands with new office in Louisville, Kentucky
Briggs of Burton, Inc. officially opened a new 2,000 sq.ft sales and engineering office in Louisville, Kentucky – home of American Whiskey (Bourbon). The team have been supporting several local and global spirits producers in the area over the last few years with turnkey equipment and bespoke engineering solutions to help them realise their sustainability and expansion plans.
2022
Opening of Briggs Guadalajara office in Mexico
2022
Opening of Briggs Forres office in Speyside
2023
Opening of Pharmaceutical Systems Assembly Facility in Burton on Trent
