Briggs Of Burton

What Briggs Of Burton does

Briggs of Burton PLC is a UK-based hygienic process engineering company, wholly owned by CIMC Liquid Process Technology (CLPT Group), delivering turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects for the distilled spirits, brewing, food, and life sciences industries. The company traces its origins to 1732 in Burton-on-Trent and today operates from six global sites across the UK, Scotland, the USA, Mexico, China, and Australia, with a workforce of 350+ as of June 2024. Its offering spans the full project lifecycle — feasibility studies, site master planning, process design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, validation, and after-market spares and servicing — supported by a multi-million-pound Global Technical Centre headquarters and a purpose-built Pre-assembled Systems Area (PSA) for pharmaceutical skids.

The core technology stack combines proprietary product lines: GIUSTI industrial cooking and mixing systems (acquired 2010) for food and pharmaceutical applications; McMillan Coppersmiths copper distillation equipment (acquired 2020) using techniques dating back to 1867; the BRIGGS WhiskyOne modular malt whisky production system (up to 1 MLPA annual capacity); the Thermo energy-recovery family (ThermoDrive, ThermoJet, ThermoStore) for sustainability; and bespoke pMDI mixing systems designed for next-generation low-GWP propellants. Together these platforms underpin a quote-based, project-specific revenue model in which individual engagements range from £3m to £30m+, sold via direct enterprise sales teams and regional engineering offices. Repeat customers include Diageo, William Grant & Sons, Pernod Ricard (Chivas), Glenmorangie, Whyte & Mackay, Brown-Forman, MillerCoors, Molson Coors, BrewDog, SABMiller, Purolite Life Sciences, and Norbrook, with recent marquee wins covering a major Mexican tequila expansion (described as the company's largest project to date, ~140,000 L/day) and multiple Speyside Scotch whisky programs delivered from the new Forres, Moray office.

Name

Briggs Of Burton

Legal name

Briggs of Burton PLC

Website

https://briggsplc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1732

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Briggs of Burton PLC is a UK-based hygienic process engineering company delivering turnkey EPC projects, proprietary mixing and distillation equipment, and modular systems for global distilled spirits, brewing, food, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, operating from six sites with 350+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burton-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Delivery: Full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for turnkey projects including design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and validation. Projects range from £3m to £30m+ for major breweries, distilleries, and pharmaceutical facilities.
2. Equipment and Skid Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of stainless steel process equipment, copper stills, mixing systems, cooking systems, and modular pharmaceutical skids. Includes Giusti technology products and McMillan copper craftsmanship.
3. Consultancy Services: Engineering consultancy including feasibility studies, site master planning, process design, automation, and validation services.
4. After-market Support: Customer service and support including spare parts, servicing, maintenance, and technical support for legacy equipment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Briggs of Burton is a hygienic process engineering company delivering turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions for the brewing, distilled spirits, food, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The company designs, engineers and manufactures stainless steel process equipment, copper pot stills, modular skid systems, mixing and cooking systems, and thermal energy recovery solutions, supported by consultancy, project management, commissioning and after-market services.

Product overview

Briggs of Burton is a process engineering company offering turnkey solutions for the brewing, distilled spirits, food, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company operates a platform-plus-services model combining bespoke engineering design, manufacturing, automation and project delivery. Core product brands include GIUSTI (food cooking and pharmaceutical mixing systems acquired in 2010) and McMillan (traditional Scottish copper stills acquired in 2020), alongside proprietary Thermo sustainable solutions (ThermoDrive, ThermoJet, ThermoStore) and the BRIGGS WhiskyOne modular distillery system. The company delivers projects through EPC, PMO and commissioning services, supported by a Pre-assembled Systems Area (PSA) for pharmaceutical skid manufacturing and stainless steel vessel production facilities in the UK and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McMillan: Traditional copper distillation equipment manufactured by McMillan Coppersmiths for whisky, tequila, gin and global spirits producers
• GIUSTI
• Giustimix
• BrewStillery
• BRIGGS WhiskyOne

Products and services

• GIUSTI Industrial Cooking and Mixing Systems Industrial food cooking and mixing systems derived from GIUSTI technology acquired in 2010, with capabilities ranging from thin and thick sauces to chunky fillings using low shear mixing, VapInject rapid cooking and vacuum cooling. The same heritage brand underlies pharmaceutical mixing systems such as Giustimix, Vesuvio Cook-Cool and Pharmix for pharmaceutical applications.
• Pressurised Metered-Dose Inhaler (pMDI) Mixing Systems Bespoke pMDI mixing system designs from pilot through commercial scale, supporting next-generation low-Global Warming Potential propellants (HFA-152a and HFO-1234ze). Ex/ATEX compliant for mixing flammable substances and FDA compliant for pharmaceutical production.
• Pharmaceutical Mixing Systems Mixing and compounding systems for pharmaceutical, health, beauty and personal care applications, covering Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), adjuvants and topical medicated creams and lotions with full validation, regulatory compliance and hygienic design.
• McMillan Coppersmiths Copper Pot Stills and Distillation Equipment Traditional handcrafted Scottish copper distillation equipment produced by McMillan Coppersmiths (founded 1867, acquired by Briggs of Burton in 2020), supplying copper pot stills for whisky, tequila, gin and other spirits producers globally.
• BRIGGS WhiskyOne Modular Malt Whisky Production System Complete modular malt whisky production system available in 1 tonne and 2 tonne batch sizes with annual capacity up to 1 million litres of pure alcohol (1 MLPA), offered as pre-assembled containerised modules to enable fast deployment, flexible scaling and optional McMillan copper stills.
• BrewStillery Hybrid Brewing and Distilling Solution Combined brewing and distilling solution that enables producers to manufacture both beer and spirits from the same facility, allowing flexible integration of legacy and new production capabilities.
• Thermo Sustainable Energy Solutions (ThermoDrive, ThermoJet, ThermoStore) Suite of thermal energy recovery and management technologies (ThermoDrive, ThermoJet, ThermoStore) that capture and reuse heat energy in distillation, brewing and other process operations to reduce steam consumption and carbon emissions.
• Stainless Steel Process Vessels and Equipment Custom-manufactured stainless steel process vessels, tanks and equipment for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech applications, produced through Briggs of Burton's global stainless steel manufacturing network in the UK and China.
• Pre-assembled Systems Area (PSA) Modular Skid Manufacturing Purpose-built clean assembly manufacturing facility at the Global Technical Centre with six assembly bays, equipment stores and kitting areas, used to build hygienic and sanitary modular skid units and self-contained process systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Project Delivery Turnkey project delivery from concept through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and validation for brewing, distilling, food and pharmaceutical facilities, with project values ranging from £3m to £30m+.
• Engineering Consultancy and Feasibility Studies Engineering consultancy services covering feasibility studies, site master planning, process design, automation and validation to support customer investment decisions before full EPC execution.
• Project Management Office (PMO) Services Dedicated project management office services supporting delivery of complex engineering projects, formalised through a corporate partnership with the Association for Project Management (APM).
• Commissioning and Field Services On-site commissioning, installation, qualification and field services for process systems and equipment delivered by Briggs of Burton and its subsidiaries.
• Customer Service, Spares and After-market Support After-market customer service covering spare parts, servicing, maintenance and technical support for legacy GIUSTI equipment and the broader Briggs of Burton installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced on-site installation and commissioning time through modular prefabrication
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• CLPT Group (CIMC Liquid Process Technology)coreOthersParent company. Following acquisition by CIMC Enric Tanks & Process B.V., Briggs of Burton is part of the CLPT Group, a global organization providing liquid process technology solutions including sister companies Ziemann Holvrieka, DME, and Künzel.
• Sapphire SystemsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for SAP S/4 Hana Cloud digital transformation (RISE with SAP). Briggs was the first UK company to sign up to SAP's RISE offering, creating a fully integrated global business system.
• ProLeiTstrategicTechnology or IntegrationNew partnership announced in 2025 for advanced process control technology. ProLeiT presented on process automation of distilleries at WDSC 2026. Expert partners at WDSC 2026 discussing digital solutions.
• Association for Project Management (APM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership formalizing and enhancing PMO initiative. Several Project Managers hold APM qualifications and membership. Partnership provides access to best-in-class resources and training facilities for professional development.
• Ziemann HolvriekacoreOthersSister company within CLPT Group. Often exhibited together at industry events including drinktec, IBD Asia Pacific, and CIBD conventions.
• DME Process SystemsminorOthersSister company within CLPT Group. Exhibited together at Craft Brewers Conference 2024 in Las Vegas.
• KünzelminorOthersSister company within CLPT Group, part of the global network showcased at drinktec 2025.
• CIMC Liquid Process (Nantong) TechnologycoreOthersPart of CLPT Group. Production site in Nantong, China for stainless steel manufacturing. Collaborated on Myoko Distillery project in Japan.
• McMillan Coppersmiths & FabricatorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAcquired by Briggs of Burton in 2020. One of world's oldest coppersmiths, founded 1867. Manufactures traditional Scottish copper distillation equipment using techniques dating back 150 years. Now recruiting up to 4 apprentices annually.
• Ardgowan DistillerymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to design, build, and engineer carbon negative distillery. McMillan supplying copper stills. Project represents a new era in sustainable Scottish whisky production.
• Myoko Distillery (Japan)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLPT and Briggs of Burton completed official delivery of small-to-medium-scale whisky production facility. First fully integrated, highly modular whisky project delivery. Validates WhiskyOne modular engineering capabilities.
• BHB ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural partner for Global Technical Centre expansion projects.
• Norder DesignsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign partner for Global Technical Centre expansion.
• Derwent Valley ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Global Technical Centre expansion.
• University of NottinghamstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with International Centre for Brewing Science (ICBS). Hands-on 'Brew Day' events. University lectures on Process Control, Automation, and Brewery Layout.
• Make UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association. Briggs recognized in Make UK National Manufacturing Awards for Business Growth & Strategy. Active participant in National Manufacturing Day events.
• Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body partnership. Briggs hosts IBD/BFBi Engineering Symposia. Team members present at IBD Lifelong Learning Days and conventions.
• Chartered Institute of Brewing and Distilling (CIBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body. Sponsoring CIBD Scottish Section events, attending Asia Pacific conventions, and participating in Lifelong Learning Days.
• International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body. Winner of ISPE 'Supplier of the Year' 2023. Hosted ISPE UK Affiliate central committee meeting. Regular attendee at ISPE conferences.
• English Whisky GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding members. Hosted inaugural Guild meeting at Global Technical Centre.
• Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at China Whisky Outlook event. Collaboration for promoting Scotch whisky globally.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SPX Flow: US-based provider of process equipment for food, beverage, and industrial markets, including the legacy APV heat-exchanger and process-systems lines. Comparable to Briggs in hygienic process equipment and project delivery for beverage and dairy customers.
• Tetra Pak: Swiss-Swedish food and beverage processing and packaging giant. Comparable to Briggs in dairy, food, and beverage process engineering, with broader packaging and aseptic technology portfolio and deeper global service network.
• Andritz AG: Austrian process engineering group serving pulp & paper, metal, hydropower, and separation. Comparable to Briggs as a process-plant EPC with bespoke equipment manufacturing, though operating in different primary verticals.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish industrial equipment leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, serving food, beverage, pharma, and energy. Comparable to Briggs as an equipment and engineered-systems supplier to beverage and pharma customers, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Bühler Group: Swiss process engineering and plant equipment group serving food, feed, and advanced materials. Comparable to Briggs as an engineering-led process equipment supplier with turnkey plant capabilities, though more focused on grain, chocolate, and feed processing.
• Krones AG: German global leader in beverage processing and packaging machinery for breweries, soft drinks, and dairy. Comparable to Briggs in brewery EPC and turnkey plant delivery, with stronger presence in packaging line integration and larger installed base.
• GEA Group: Large German process-engineering group serving food, beverage, and pharma with separation, homogenization, and turnkey plant technology. Comparable to Briggs across the brewery, distillery, food, and pharma verticals but operating at far greater scale and broader portfolio scope.

Direct peers

• Vendome Copper & Brass Works: US-based manufacturer of copper distillation equipment and brewery/distillery process systems. Comparable to Briggs and McMillan for handcrafted copper stills and turnkey distillery fabrication, particularly in bourbon, brandy, and emerging US craft distilling.
• Ziemann Holvrieka: Sister company within CLPT Group (CIMC), Ziemann Holvrieka is a German process-engineering firm specializing in turnkey brewery and beverage plant construction. It is the closest comparable EPC contractor to Briggs, sharing the same parent and exhibiting jointly at industry events like drinktec and IBD Asia Pacific.
• Forsyths: Scottish coppersmiths and distillery equipment manufacturer serving Scotch whisky and global spirits producers. Most directly comparable to McMillan Coppersmiths (a Briggs subsidiary) for copper pot stills and distillery fabrication, competing for the same craft and premium distillery customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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