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ABOUT BMF

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BMF GROUP ADVANTAGES

WHY BMF?

Quality Assurance

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.

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Customer Service

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.

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Logistic Solutions

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.  

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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.

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The BMF Group is a collection of manufacturing companies with the goal to bring competitive global manufacturing to your door. With facilities around the world, we partner with companies to build better products.

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