Our History
For over 160 years, BCB International Ltd has built up unique knowledge and experience in developing life-saving and protective equipment for those operating hundreds and thousands of miles away, in the most challenging of environments.
160 YEARS OF LIFESAVING INNOVATION
2015
The BCB Robotics range is expanded to include SQ-4, SQ-6, SQ-7, W-101 and W-201.
2014
BCB Adventure is set up for the outdoor market.
2013
Fire Dragon cooking fuel is launched.
2009
UAV design and development started. The protective under garment, Blast Boxers are designed.
2007
BCB International Inc. established in the USA.
1999
Robotics research and development begins.
1993
LRQA ISO Quality Control approved.
1988
Winner of first Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.
1985
Pioneer brand of outdoor accessories developed.
1980’s
First supplied to the United Nations.
1979
BCB International Ltd is established to develop Military equipment and survival aids.
1975
Supply of all medical equipment to the first successful expedition to the South West face of Everest.
1967
Developed Shark Repellent for the U.S Navy.
1950’s
First supply to the British Ministry of Defence. Brown’s Cough Bottle Pastilles are made.
1940’s
First ever medical kit for life boats and life rafts is designed and manufactured.
1914
BCB Ltd is established as a medical company, named after Brown’s Cough Bottle.
1900
Browns Cough Bottle sold to the general public in the UK.
1854
Dr Brown invented Browns Cough Bottle (BCB) for the British troops in the Crimean War.