THE COMPANIES
THE COMPANIES
THE COMPANIES

BMF Industrial is a global industrial hardware manufacturer, bringing competitive quality manufactured parts to your door.
BMF Hydraulics Inc. manufactures custom hydraulic cylinders and related mechanical components.
Select Fit is a leading distributor of tube fittings, safety gates, and steel-to-steel connections in New Zealand.

In the USA, we operate BMF Industrial and Hydraulics, providing metal hardware solutions to a number of industries.
In Europe, we operate BMF Hydraulics, manufacturing custom hydraulic cylinders and casting components.
In Africa, we provide both cylinders and castings through two entities BMF Africa and BMF Industrial.
Based in New Zealand, we operate BMF Hydraulics and Select Fit, a distribution of Kee Safety Products.

The BMF Foundation funds health and education projects around the world. We, as The BMF Group, give 10% of our profits each year to the foundation as a way to give back to cities, communities, and people that have been a blessing to us. With a business globally, we strive to fund projects in those same areas globally.
100 West Foundation is about restoring and rebuilding lives and communities to be the masterpieces they were intended to be. Many people and communities have fallen into despair for lack of resources, abuse, and poverty.

ABOUT BMF
BMF GROUP
BMF GROUP ADVANTAGES
WHY BMF?
Quality Assurance
BMF is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality product possible. We know that our cylinders perform a critical role in your products and must be dependable each and every day of operation.
BMF Group ISO Certification
The BMF Group is an ISO 9001:2015 certified group. We implement the strictest of quality improvement programs as well as perform regular internal quality audits to ensure that we consistently offer the highest quality product. 100% of cylinders have serial number traceability and are pressure tested according to ISO 10100:2001 standards.

Customer Service
BMF’s team of certified mechanical and hydraulic engineers can work with our customers to design their hydraulic solutions based on drawings, product samples, or specific applications. We can recommend material and design specifications to increase reliability, lengthen working lifetime, and reduce costs.
The BMF Group has knowledgeable project managers and dedicated sales staff to help guide you through the procurement process from concept to final product. We can even help trouble-shoot problems on existing equipment and offer cylinder replacement solutions. Each customer account is assigned a dedicated customer service representative to ensure that your products are manufactured and shipped on time and to help manage your inventory.

Logistic Solutions
BMF has a vast network of state-of-the-art factories equipped with various CNC machining, casting lines, foundries, offices, and warehouses. All these facilities work together to provide our customers with high-quality, precision-engineered products that meet their specific needs. With these facilities we are able to provide our customers not only the product benefits of one facility but of a global network.
As we ship products across the globe, we are able to handle customers' shipping and logistic needs from our factory door to your door. We custom build reliable packaging and specific solutions to protect your cylinders throughout shipment.
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With warehousing all over the world, we offer our customers localized inventory solutions to help manage their supply chain.

THE BMF STORY
ABOUT BMF
THE BEGINNING
1963
Brantingham Family moved to Taiwan.
1979
Brantingham and Associates (BofA) was established by Jon’s father as a consulting company providing project and quality management services.
1984
After graduating from Ohio University Jon joined BofA as a project and quality manager.
1986
As China began to open its doors Jon started traveling regularly into China to establish relationships with manufacturers.
ESTABLISHING BMF
1994
Brantingham Manufacturing (BMF) was established in Hong Kong as a contract manufacturer of Industrial Hardware products.
1995
BMF Taipei Branch office was established to provide sourcing, quality control, and product development support for manufacturers in Taiwan.
1996
BMF Shanghai Representative Office was established to provide sourcing, quality control, and product development support for manufacturers in China.
2010
Brantingham Manufacturing Shanghai (Trading Company) was established to provide full import and export capabilities from factories throughout China.
2012
Brantingham International (BI) was established as a platform to expand into new global markets.
2014
BMF Hydraulics was established in Virginia USA as a manufacturer and distributor of Hydraulic Cylinders for the scrap and waste industries.
ESTABLISHING FACTORIES
As privatization began to develop in China in the late 90’s BMF saw an opportunity to set up its own factories. Establishing our own factories enabled us to control quality, maintain confidentiality, and provide the most competitive pricing.
1996
BMF Suzhou You Yang was established as a machining, assembly, and testing factory for natural gas distribution products.
2000
BMF Suzhou You Lin was established as a ductile and grey iron foundry.
2002
BMF Yantai You Lin was established as a machine shop of slip on fittings and safety products.
2012
BMF Taipei Foundry (CH) was established as a bronze and aluminum foundry, machine shop, and assembly facility for the electric utility products.
NEW VENTURES
2018
BMF New Zealand was established in Wellington New Zealand as a distributor of Kee Safety and BMF Hydraulics products.
2018
BMF Africa was established in Durban South Africa as an importer and seller of hydraulic cylinders, castings, and safety products
2020
BMF Zimbabwe was established in Harare Zimbabwe as a distribution center for commodities (Pet & Caustic Soda) and preforms.
2022
BMF Europe began with the hiring of Jan to explore the capabilities of our hydraulics division globally.
BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE
1994
Lighthouse Prison Ministry - BMF has been a key supporter of Lighthouse since its founding. Lighthouse provides counseling and other services to foreign inmates at Taipei Prison. BMF Taipei office sponsors an annual Christmas party to bring inmates some Christmas cheer.
2002 - 2021
Community Center Shanghai - BMF is an active supporter of CSS and Jon has served on the board since 2002. CCS provides services to the International community which include counseling, classes, and charitable outreach events.
2020
BMF Foundation - was established in Hong Kong as the charity arm of the BMF Group. The Foundation focuses on education and medical needs around the world.
2021
Newlands Retreat Center Foundation - was established in Harare Zimbabwe as a non profit. Newlands manages a Christian retreat center in Harare as well as funding education and medical programs throughout Zimbabwe.