BRC Gas Equipment

What BRC Gas Equipment does

BRC Gas Equipment, founded in 1977 in Cherasco (Cuneo), Italy, is a manufacturer of LPG (autogas) and CNG (compressed natural gas) conversion systems for petrol-powered passenger and commercial vehicles. The company's product portfolio is anchored by the Sequent family of sequential gas injection systems (including Sequent 32 OBD, Sequent Direct Injection 2.0, Sequent Plug&Drive Plus, and Sequent Maestro variants for both LPG and CNG), complemented by the Alba series (Alba 32, Alba Plus) reducer systems, the Blitz and Just catalytic injection lines, IN03 V3 injectors, and the latest-generation AFC-3.0 DI Compact electronic control unit for direct-injection engines launched in July 2025. All systems enable bi-fuel operation with automatic switching between petrol and gas, and the underlying technology combines pressure regulation, electronic fuel mapping, and increasingly OBD-integrated calibration. BRC is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, with products type-approved under UN R67-01 (LPG), UN R110 (CNG), and Euro 6 through Euro 7 emissions standards.

The company operates as the primary commercial brand of Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) following the 2006 acquisition of BRC. BRC's revenue model is built on (i) one-time conversion kit sales to authorized installers and dealerships and (ii) recurring aftersales service, parts, and maintenance revenue generated through the ~600-strong BRC Gas Service workshop network in Italy, with international revenue sourced through exclusive country-level distributors covering 50+ markets including Turkey (via BRC Alternatif from February 2026) and Uzbekistan. End customers are predominantly Italian private car owners seeking ~40% fuel-cost savings versus petrol, with secondary segments in commercial fleets and taxi/urban transport operators. Marketing and demand-generation rely on the corporate website (brc.it), an online quote configurator, a native mobile app (v2.0), social media presence, and participation in major European automotive aftermarket trade shows (Autopromotec, Automotive Dealer Day, AMTS Turin, AUTOGASDAY), reinforced by motorsport sponsorship via BRC Racing Team.

As of 2025–2026 the company is operating under new ownership and leadership at the Westport Fuel Systems parent, has launched its newest ECU generation, and signed a strategic agreement with competitor Landi Renzo (April 2026) while expanding into Turkey — collectively indicating a deliberate repositioning around hybrid gasoline-gas technology and international channel build-out as a hedge against the structural EV transition in the European new-car market.

Name

BRC Gas Equipment

Legal name

Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://brc.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRC Gas Equipment, founded in 1977 in Italy, manufactures LPG and CNG conversion kits for petrol vehicles. A subsidiary of Westport Fuel Systems, it serves individual car owners, fleets, and taxi operators via ~600 Italian workshops and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Alternative Fuel Systems

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Industrial Fuel Switching & Conversion Services (Oil/Coal-to-Gas, Burner/Boiler Retrofits) (EUALALAJ)

Keywords

• LPG conversion systems
• CNG vehicle components
• Automotive gas injection
• Alternative fuel systems
• Vehicle conversion kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gas conversion kit sales: Sale of LPG and CNG conversion systems and components (tanks, regulators, injectors, ECUs) to authorized installers and dealers.
2. Installation and aftersales services: Services delivered through the network of approximately 600 BRC Gas Service authorized workshops, including installation, maintenance, and parts replacement for conversion systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BRC Gas Equipment manufactures and markets LPG and CNG (methane) conversion systems and components for petrol-powered vehicles. The product portfolio includes sequential gas injection systems (Sequent family), pressure regulators (Alba series), catalytic injection systems (Blitz/Just), gas injectors, and electronic control units that manage automatic switching between petrol and gas fuels. The company distributes through a network of approximately 600 authorized workshops in Italy and exclusive international distributors.

Product overview

BRC Gas Equipment is a manufacturer of LPG and CNG (methane) conversion systems for petrol-powered vehicles. The product portfolio centers on the Sequent family of sequential gas injection systems (Sequent 32 OBD, Sequent Direct Injection 2.0, Sequent Plug&Drive, Sequent Maestro), complemented by the Alba series for entry-level applications and Blitz/Just catalytic injection systems. Component products include the IN03 V3 gas injectors. The company also operates the BRC Gas Service network of ~600 authorized workshops and offers a mobile application for locating service points and fuel stations. The AFC-3.0 DI Compact represents their latest electronic control unit for direct injection engines. All systems are designed to enable petrol vehicles to run on alternative gas fuels while maintaining bi-fuel capability with automatic switching between petrol and gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BRC Gas Service: Network of approximately 600 authorized installation and maintenance workshops across Italy for BRC LPG and CNG conversion systems.
• BRC Racing Team
• Sequent
• Blitz
• Just
• Alba
• Feel Power
• Feel Green
• Feel Thrifty

Products and services

• Sequent 32 OBD Sequential multipoint gas injection system with OBD communication capability for automatic calibration and fuel mapping, compatible with both LPG and CNG applications. Designed for petrol-powered vehicles requiring automatic adaptation to engine parameters.
• Sequent Direct Injection 2.0 Sequential gas injection system specifically designed for direct injection engines, enabling precise gas fuel delivery for modern turbocharged and GDI petrol engines.
• Sequent Plug&Drive Plus Plug-and-play sequential injection system designed for easy installation with automatic configuration, supporting both LPG and CNG.
• Sequent Maestro Advanced sequential injection system for both LPG and CNG, calibrated for optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency.
• Alba 32 / Alba Plus Reducer systems for LPG and CNG vehicles managing gas pressure regulation from tank to injectors, suitable for a wide range of petrol engines.
• Iniezione Catalitica Blitz / Just Catalytic injection systems for traditional and sequential gas injection on petrol engines requiring catalytic converter compliance.
• AFC-3.0 DI Compact New engine control and management unit for direct injection engines, launched in July 2025 as the latest generation of BRC electronic control technology for gas fuel systems.
• Injector IN03 V3 Gas injectors compatible with both LPG and CNG systems, designed for precise fuel delivery in gas injection applications.
• BRC Gas Service Workshop Network Network of approximately 600 authorized workshops across Italy for installation, maintenance, and aftersales service of BRC gas conversion systems, with certified technicians equipped with BRC-specific tools and software.
• BRC Gas Equipment Mobile App Native smartphone application (version 2.0) for iOS and Android, enabling users to find the nearest authorized BRC workshops and CNG/LPG refueling stations across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to ~40% reduction in fuel costs with LPG vs petrol (at ~15,000 km/year, annual savings ~€800)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Landi RenzoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Westport Fuel Systems Italia (BRC Gas Equipment) signed a strategic agreement with Landi Renzo for creating value in sustainable mobility. Announced April 29, 2026, this is a significant strategic partnership between two major players in the alternative fuel mobility sector.
• AMTS (Auto Moto Turin Torino)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026BRC Gas Equipment was a protagonist at AMTS 2026 Auto Moto Turin, showcasing its latest technologies including hybrid gasoline-GPL solutions. AMTS is a major automotive exhibition in Turin, Italy.
• BRC AlternatifcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2026BRC Gas Equipment announced BRC Alternatif as the new exclusive distributor for Turkey, effective February 10, 2026. This appointment strengthens BRC's presence in the Turkish market.
• Biancoblù Cuneo VolleyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 February 2026BRC Gas Equipment partnered with Biancoblù Cuneo Volley, a professional volleyball team in Cuneo, Italy, for sponsorship and brand visibility at sporting events.
• Westport Fuel Systems (parent company)flagshipOthers · 30 July 2025Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l. is a subsidiary of Westport Fuel Systems. In July 2025, Westport Fuel Systems underwent a change in ownership and leadership, marking a new chapter for the group. BRC Gas Equipment operates as a brand of Westport Fuel Systems Italia.
• Raritek Gas Engineering / Autozip UzbekistanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2025Training courses conducted for Raritek Gas Engineering and Autozip Uzbekistan on gas conversion technologies. Since 2021, BRC Gas Equipment has been present in Uzbekistan through local partners.
• AutopromotecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBRC Gas Equipment participated in the 30th edition of Autopromotec 2025, one of the major automotive aftermarket trade shows in Europe, featuring products and technologies for the gas conversion market.
• Automotive Dealer DayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBRC Gas Equipment participated in Automotive Dealer Day 2025 (Stand 18, Hall 11), a key event for automotive dealers in Italy, promoting gas conversion solutions for dealer networks.
• AUTOGASDAYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBRC participated in AUTOGASDAY 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, an international event focused on alternative LPG mobility, discussing the future of autogas and sustainable transportation.
• BRC Racing TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBRC Racing Team participates in motorsport competitions (WRC2 Rally Montecarlo, and others) demonstrating BRC gas technology performance under extreme racing conditions, serving as a brand visibility platform.
• U.S. CherascheseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of local football club U.S. Cheraschese, based in Cherasco (Cuneo), the same town as BRC headquarters, supporting local community sports.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Landi Renzo: Landi Renzo is an Italian-headquartered direct competitor and the other major producer of LPG/CNG conversion kits (OmniGas, OMEGAS, ECS families). They share BRC's core OEM-grade automotive gas injection portfolio and are now BRC's flagship strategic partner (Apr 2026 agreement).
• Prins Autogas: Prins Autogas is a leading Dutch-based LPG/CNG system manufacturer competing directly with BRC across European OEM, distributor, and installer channels. Their sequential injection systems target the same fleet and retail customer base as BRC's Sequent range.
• STAG (AC S.A.): STAG, a brand of AC S.A., is one of Poland's largest LPG/CNG conversion kit manufacturers and a direct competitor across EU distributors, particularly active in Eastern Europe where BRC also pushes its export model.
• Lovato Gas: Lovato Gas is an Italian LPG/CNG conversion kit manufacturer that competes head-to-head with BRC in the domestic Italian aftermarket and through international distributors, sharing the same workshop-led go-to-market.
• Zavoli (M.T.M. Srl): Zavoli, part of M.T.M., is an Italian manufacturer of LPG and CNG injection systems (Zeta, Scirocco, Formula) that directly competes with BRC across LPG and methane kits for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
• Tomasetto Achille: Tomasetto Achille is an Italian manufacturer of LPG/CNG components including reducers, injectors, and multi-valves, supplying the same downstream installers as BRC and competing on shared component categories.
• Vialle Autogas Systems: Vialle is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of sequential LPG injection systems (Lpi) and direct-injection LPG kits (Eco-Drive), directly comparable to BRC's Sequent Direct Injection 2.0 platform.

Broad incumbents

• KME (KosanGas Metalosan): KME/KosanGas is one of Europe's largest LPG distributors and bulk retailers; while primarily a fuel supplier rather than kit maker, they influence downstream LPG aftermarket economics that directly shape BRC's conversion demand.
• Clean Energy Fuels: Clean Energy Fuels operates RNG/CNG refueling infrastructure for fleets in North America; not a kit maker but a broad incumbent shaping the same alternative-fuel ecosystem that BRC conversion kits feed into.

Others

• Westport Fuel Systems (parent): Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: WPRT) is BRC's publicly-listed parent and itself supplies heavy-duty LNG/CNG systems to OEMs. Relevant as the corporate owner providing R&D depth, capital, and global reach to BRC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BRCGasEquipment
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/brcgasequipment
• Facebookfacebook.com/BRCOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/brcgasequipment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m.t.m.-s.r.l.

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

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