1888 - Foundation of Braime, manufacturer of seamless steel pressings
1909 - Braime introduces the first seamless steel bucket
1971 - Foundation of 4B Braime Elevator Components, to specifically serve the Elevator and Conveyor market
1984 - Launch of 4B’s Electronic Components range
1984 - Foundation of 4B’ first international subsidiary: 4B Elevator Components - U.S.A.
1991 - 4B acquires the French elevator company SETEM, which becomes known as 4B SETEM
2001 - 4B opens a subsidiary in Argentina to serve the South American market: 4B Sudamerica
2003 - 4B opens regional office in Thailand: 4B Asia Pacific
2005 - 4B moves into Germany with 4B Deutschland
2008 - 4B opens regional office in South Africa
2011 - 4B opens regional office in Australia
2018 - 4B establishes Chinese operations in Changzhou, China
2021 - 4B strengthens its position in Europe with new French office & warehouse complex
2023 - 4B Group opens office in Sharjah, UAE - 4B Middle East
2025 - 4B opens new subsidiary in Indonesia - 4B Indonesia

4B Bulldog - Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection Switch