BRC - Protection Matériel et Équipements Sensibles

Name

BRC - Protection Matériel et Équipements Sensibles

Legal name

BRC

Website

https://brc.bzh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Protective Cases and Enclosures

NAICS

Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (32613), Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALABAJ

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Flexible Packaging (Films, Pouches, Laminates)

Keywords

• Custom protective cases
• Military equipment enclosures
• Composite case manufacturing
• EMC shielded packaging
• Aerospace protective containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Pertre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Case Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacturing of tailor-made protective cases for transport, storage, or field operations of sensitive materials and equipment. Products include composite, aluminum, and Xtra-Lucem boxes, racks, and bays. Revenue generated through one-time custom manufacturing contracts with optional foam machining, fine sheet metal parts, fittings, engraving, and screen printing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BRC designs, develops, and manufactures tailor-made protective cases (caissons), bays (racks), and valises for the transport, storage, or field operation of sensitive materials and electronic equipment. Products are custom-built from composite, aluminum, or proprietary Xtra-Lucem materials with options for shock, vibration, climate control, and EMC/TEMPEST protection, complemented by in-house machined foam, fine sheet metal parts, engraving, and screen printing services.

Product overview

BRC designs, develops, and manufactures custom-made protective cases and enclosures for sensitive materials and equipment. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: (1) Caissons (cases/containers) including RACK, CHOC, RANGE, VIB, ALU, CLIM, DEMI RACK, and Xtra-Lucem lines, each designed for specific protection needs such as shock resistance, vibration dampening, climate control, or lightweight applications; and (2) Baies (racks/bays) featuring the Atlas server rack system. Supporting offerings include Valise (cases), Tôlerie fine (fine sheet metal parts), and Usinage mousse (foam machining). All products are manufactured in France using composite, aluminum, or the proprietary Xtra-Lucem material technology, with options for custom engraving, screen printing, and integrated electronics. The company operates under a build-to-order model serving defense, nuclear, aeronautics, transport, and environmental monitoring sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xtra-Lucem: Innovative composite boxes that are 50% lighter than conventional composite with 30% more resistance, M1F1 certified for use in closed environments (aircraft, submarine, armored vehicle).
• Lucem Light

Products and services

• Caisson RACK 19-inch rack case designed to house mobile modules and electronic equipment, featuring polyester/fiberglass reinforced tubes and lids, IP67 protection, and customizable interior layouts. Intended for defense, aerospace, and industrial clients requiring rugged rack-mount transport and storage solutions.
• Caisson CHOC Shock-resistant case for electronic modules and equipment, equipped with rubber dampers to provide protection against severe impacts during transport and handling.
• Caisson RANGE Transport case providing effective dust and water spray protection in all directions, with customizable foam padding and integrated wheels for field-deployable equipment.
• Caisson VIB 19-inch VIB case with stainless steel cable shock absorbers designed to protect electronic modules from shock and vibration during transport and deployment.
• Caisson ALU Aluminum laminated case with or without aluminum lids, selected for fire or EMC-specific constraints and commonly used in nuclear environments.
• Caisson CLIM Climate-controlled case with integrated motoventilator, thermal exchangers, or air conditioning systems to maintain equipment temperature during operation.
• Caisson DEMI RACK Half-rack case featuring a 19-inch non-shock-mounted aluminum interior chassis, IP67 protection, and customizable interior arrangements with telescopic slides and drawers.
• Caisson pour baie Rack case with integrated ramp for single-person loading and unloading, equipped with shock-absorbing platform to protect equipment from transport vibrations.
• Caisson Xtra-Lucem Innovative lightweight composite case reducing composite content by 54% and weight by 50% while increasing mechanical resistance by 30%; M1F1 certified for use in aircraft, submarines, and armored vehicles.
• Baie Atlas Atlas/server rack 19-inch bays available in 12U to 54U configurations with depths from 600 to 1000mm, steel plate structure with 350kg load capacity, adaptable power distribution, and integrated ventilation options.
• Valise (Profil, Espace, Evasion, Coffret bloc) Protective cases made of polyester resin and reinforced fiberglass with IP65 protection, metal handles, and latches, suitable for intensive use in demanding environments.
• Tôlerie fine Fine sheet metal precision parts including rack pieces, front/rear facades, chassis, angles, slides, and plates, produced for internal assembly or direct sale with optional treatments and screen printing.
• Usinage mousse Custom foam machining service delivered as a kit or bonded into packaging, designed to securely hold and protect equipment during transport and storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% weight reduction with Xtra-Lucem technology vs conventional composite
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SKB Cases: Manufacturer of molded, rack, and custom protective cases for military, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable to BRC's RACK, CHOC, and VIB lines — particularly the 19-inch rack case category.
• Explorer Cases: European manufacturer of waterproof, rugged, and certified protective cases (IP67) for military, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Comparable to BRC's RANGE and Valise product lines.
• Pelican Products: Global leader in protective cases with deep defense, aerospace, and industrial customer base. Direct competitor in rugged protective cases for sensitive equipment, though Pelican's standard catalog is broader than BRC's custom-build focus.
• B&W International: German manufacturer of rugged protective cases and industrial containers used in defense, aerospace, and industrial inspection. Comparable to BRC's Valise and general-purpose Caisson cases.
• ZARGES: Aluminum case and container manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and medical markets. Directly comparable to BRC's Caisson ALU and EMC-specific cases, with stronger international footprint but less custom-engagement depth.
• Calmark (part of TransDigm): Manufacturer of engineered protective packaging and cases for military and aerospace applications. Closely comparable to BRC's custom MIL-spec protective enclosures for avionics and mission equipment.

Regional players

• beco Technic: French manufacturer of custom cases, racks, and integrated solutions for defense, aerospace, and naval markets. The closest French-headquartered competitor to BRC, with similar EN 9100 positioning and FBDT membership.

Broad incumbents

• Gichner Systems (a Curtiss-Wright company): Designer and manufacturer of military tactical shelters, cases, and integrated containerized systems. Compares to BRC's defense case portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale and broader systems-integration scope.
• Hardigg Cases (now Pelican-Hardigg): Heritage manufacturer of rotationally molded and custom military shipping containers, now part of Pelican. Comparable to BRC's heavy-duty RANGE and CHOC cases for defense logistics.
• Rose+Krieger (Phoenix Mecano): Manufacturer of aluminum profile systems, cases, and machine enclosures serving industrial and aerospace markets. Comparable to BRC's aluminum case/frame capabilities under the Lucem Light and Caisson ALU lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brc-baie-rack-container

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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