Company History
Brimar was established in 1922 and during our life we have been part of world renowned companies such as Edison Swan Electric, Cosmos, Mazda, Baird Television, Ferranti, AEI, EMI, Thorn, Marconi and The Rank Organisation.
Brimar has always been at the forefront of cutting edge technology as our technical achievements show below.
1906 |
First Fleming valve |
| 1927 |
First indirectly heated triode |
1930 |
CRT Manufacture |
1932 |
First beam electrode |
1936 |
First magnetic deflected TV-CRT |
1939 |
Radar CRT manufacture |
1958 |
25μm spot CRT, micro spot for space agency |
1960 |
First head up display (HUD) CRT |
| 1966 |
First shadow mask colour CRT |
1968 |
Helmet mounted CRT manufacture |
1974 |
Fibre optic face plate tubes |
Brimar has developed a range of display solutions for some of the world's most successful and respected names in Avionics, Surface Combat, C4I and the Film & Television industries. In both mission-critical and visually creative situations, decision makers around the world depend on Brimar displays to give them the information they need. Brimar has continually pioneered advances in the design, manufacture and support of components and associated electronics into customer specific display systems.
As experts who understand the demands of our customers’ applications, we continually strive to maintain our technological edge through intensive product research and development. Brimar's unique position as a complete display solutions provider ensures a rapid response to any requirement detailed by our customers, with absolute control over quality and performance.
As the world’s only specialist CRT manufacturer with the resources to implement all research, design and production in-house, Brimar systems are not only guaranteed upon installation, but can be supported and maintained throughout the working life of their host equipment.