Founded in 1947, in Veles, Macedonia, BRAKO produces parts and components used in medical devices, road sweeper trucks, airport ground equipment, forklift accessories, metal-welded constructions, small hydro plants, telecommunications shelters, and antenna towers.

The company also makes various wire products, including nails, mesh, and welding wire. Its components range from simple shafts and bushes to hydro-turbine houses and covers. Most of the work at BRAKO requires three-axis milling, primarily using mild steel but also some stainless steel and aluminum.

Macedonian’s population is just over 2 million. With such a small market, the majority of BRAKO’s products (96%) are exported. The annual revenue for the 550-employee company was about €28 million in 2016. Its customers include:
• Handicare Group in Sweden (healthcare)
• Invacare in the United Kingdom (healthcare)
• S-P-S (Dutch airport equipment manufacturer)
• Green Machines in Austria (street sweeper manufacturer)
• Biostrada in Italy (street sweeper manufacturer)
• Global Hydro Energy (Austrian turbine producer)
 

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