Braithwaite's Turnkey Projects: From Wagons to Pre-Engineered Building & World's Most Advanced Relocatable Shelter System & Machinery

More than a century ago, Braithwaite & Co. Ltd. embarked on a journey of determination and a tenacious resolve to triumph as a pioneer of engineering excellence. In 1913, when the engineering firm was established in India for the fabrication of structural steel works, the company functioned on values that were completely different than the ideologies it harbors in the present time. Fast forward to 110 years later, it has carved its name in history by acquiring the coveted status of Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways. Boasting an illustrious list of awards and achievements, Braithwaite is recognized for its exceptional contribution to laying the foundation of a modern India. With an array of railway-centric commodities and services, Braithwaite has successfully played its part in the modernization and advancement of the Indian Railways.

Over the years, Braithwaite has delivered expertise nationally and globally with its genius competitive advantages. Having served the railways for many years, the company has organically ventured into new verticals to support the nation's mission of becoming an unassailable economy of the world by providing sustainable and state-of-the-art engineering solutions. From wagons, containers, Civil Projects & Bridge construction to the Operation & Maintenance of a railway workshop and Renewable Energy & Waste Management Projects, Braithwaite has added numerous feathers to its cap.

Wagon Manufacturing

Before expanding its venture into diverse domains, Braithwaite was recognized for its core competency in manufacturing conventional and special-type wagons. With the adoption and implementation of the latest technology and infrastructural advancements, the wagon manufacturing mogul incessantly delivers manufacturing perfection in the form of 4-wheelers and 8-wheelers (Bogie types), Open wagons, Covered wagons, Flat wagons, Freight wagons, Tank wagons, Ro-Ro Wagons, Hopper Wagons, etc. The company has been dedicated and committed to serving the nation's Railway department by manufacturing and supplying wagons for different track gauge lengths, including Broad gauge (1676 mm), Cape gauge (1067 mm), Metre gauge (1000 mm), and more. At present, Braithwaite's wagons are utilized for transporting diverse commodities, such as cement, coal & minerals, iron & steel, scrap, petroleum products, LPG, sulphuric acid, wood & paper, caustic soda, alumina, containers, etc.

One of its recent achievements, the company designed a brand new BOXN 25M wagon for Dedicated Freight Corridor and a Milk Tank Van for National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). In addition, it developed BOBYN, BRNAHS (EUR) & BOBSNS wagons for Indian railways.

On the global forefront, Braithwaite has recently designed and delivered a brake van for Tanzania Railways. Amongst numerous achievements and honorable feathers in its cap, one that honors its wagon designing and manufacturing capabilities is the conferment by the government of India the title of Wagon Prototype Hub. Recently, the company partnered with Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) for the development of new-generation Freight Cars.

Pre-Engineered Building

To tackle and combat the ever-increasing environmental perils of the 21st century, Braithwaite & Co. Ltd. is applying sustainable solutions to the infrastructure industry to achieve economic growth with environmental balance. Braithwaite's pre-engineered buildings are up-to-the-minute steel solutions compliant with sustainable and modular architectural design standards. With its pre-constructed infrastructure, the company aims to generate a lesser carbon footprint by promoting energy-efficient green construction, reducing waste production, and incorporating quality-controlled construction processes. Right from initiation to completion, pre-fabricated buildings are completed in a shorter construction span and provide greater design flexibility.

The design and structure of these infrastructural wonders are tailor-made per the client's requirements. Once the structural components are manufactured in the industry, the building is assembled on-site based on International structural standards. To provide convenient installation in the most formidable locations, Braithwaite leverages the latest tools and technology to deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions for outstanding customer experience. In the present scenario, the company offers a wide range of pre-fabricated solutions for industrial infrastructure, accommodation, sanitation, portative cabins, and lifestyle solutions. A 360-turnkey solution, Braithwaite's pre-fabricated buildings are the future due to their versatility, financial value, and non-traditional construction solutions.

Relocatable Shelter System

Braithwaite aims to assist the Indian military in enhancing its accommodation approach, which involves managing and building on-site buildings and remote camps. The company is contributing to establishing an architectural building design; provisioned to support unpredicted seismic events, strong winds, and snow loads. Termed Integrated Relocatable Shelter System, the free-span design of this engineering wonder consists of a metal frame covered by a tension membrane. Brithwaite's engineered fabric structures are constructed from lightweight aluminum and galvanized steel and provide the durability and strength of traditional building structures. These buildings are highly portable, have a shorter installation period, and cover scopes such as accommodation, sanitation, catering, etc.

In addition to assisting the Indian army, Braithwaite's engineered fabric structure finds its utilization in India's Ganagnyaan program. The company is collaborating with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to design and develop an astronomical engineering wonder, a protective layer, that will protect the crew and service modules from micrometeoroids and orbital debris. With its engineering solutions, Braithwaite will continue to secure laurels for the nation by contributing to its progress and march ahead.

Takeaway

Having conferred with the Miniratna-I category, the company's successful turnaround can be credited to its venture into diverse fields. A company that began its journey with the fabrication of structural steel works has transformed and equipped itself to operate in distinct verticals. From wagons, containers, and cranes to pre-fabricated buildings and relocatable shelter systems, Braithwaite has navigated the river of time with its engineering excellence. Never content on mounting on its past glorious achievements, the company continues exploring new vocations, adapting to rapidly changing technical advancements, delivering quality and satisfaction to its clients, and providing innovative engineering solutions for the nation's growth.