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BHR Group Limited
is an independent group of technology companies which provides knowledge-based
fluid engineering services and process technology solutions utilising
its core competence, facilities and expertise in process technology
and fluid dynamics.
Our Vision
To be the first choice provider of practical solutions to industrial
engineering problems and so enhance our client’s competitive position
in a safe, economical and environmentally acceptable manner.
Our Values
- To put the
client first and understand the issues as seen by them
- To work with
our clients and other partners to achieve their goals
- To seek innovative
yet cost effective solutions for their businesses
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Services include:
- consultancy
- research
and development for process and product design
- plant optimisation
and asset management
Patented products
include:
- mixing systems
- biodiesel
production systems
- cold-cutting
equipment
- fluid flow
boosting systems
- compact separators
- specialist
testing equipment.
Software products
and services include:
- life prediction
software for elastomeric components
- disinfection
processes for water
- pipe network
analysis
- optimisation
of pumped fluid distribution networks
- asset management
- waste disposal.
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Background
The predecessor to BHR Group Limited was BHRA, The British Hydromechanics
Research Association. BHRA was established in 1947 as a company
limited by guarantee with the objective of extending the knowledge
of scientific principles and their application to the manufacture
and use of hydraulic machinery. Its initial aim was to meet the
needs of the British Pump Manufacturers by addressing generic problems
in pumping technology.
Set up as an
Association, BHRA depended solely on its members' contributions
and government funding to exist. Due to limited financial support,
it became necessary to admit members from other industries and countries.
Oil, process and power user industries were recruited into Membership
along with consulting engineers.
Business flourished
and in the late 1960s BHRA outgrew its first laboratory premises
in Harlow, Essex. The company moved to its present site at Cranfield
on the University campus, where it constructed extensive new offices
and laboratories. The technology base was expanded into all aspects
of fluid flow and a new name was adopted for the business, BHRA,
The Fluid Engineering Centre.
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An Independent
Company
In 1989 the business and assets were bought out by management and
staff to form BHR Group Limited, an independent private company.
It was recognised that BHRA held particular strengths that relied
on development of assets and facilities. It was more appropriate
to work from the basis of a company limited by shares.
BHRA's business
and staff formed the core research and development activity within
BHR Group, whilst new subsidiary companies were formed to realise
the potential of the Intellectual Property.
Soon, BHR Group's
DIAJET abrasive waterjet cutting equipment began to attract interest
worldwide and DIAJET Limited, a wholly
owned subsidiary, was created to develop, produce and market the
equipment.
In 2003, in
line with BHR Group's policy of capitalising on its inventions,
the CALTEC unit, specialising in equipment for the Oil and Gas industry,
became independent following a Management Buyout.
In 2006, BHR
Biofuels became an associate company of BHR Group having been
formed by former BHR Group staff to develop and exploit BHR's mixing
technology in the manufacture of biodiesel products.
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BHR
Group Limited is registered in England as a limited company no.
2420351. It's registered office is The Fluid Engineering Centre,
Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AJ United Kingdom.