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History of Broco Rankin

Protecting our worlds together — for more than 50 Years

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Broco, Inc.

Broco, Inc. was founded in 1968 by Jerome S. Brower, a former Army Major and war veteran. He was a chemical engineer and renowned explosives expert and invented or designed versions of many of the products Broco is still known for today, including the underwater exothermic cutting torch and his patented underwater cutting rods. The business grew to include underwater welding products and topside industrial cutting and welding equipment.

In the 1980’s Broco expanded into the military and law enforcement fields with custom torch kits and rescue, repair and recovery equipment for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Broco Tactical tools and equipment are now used by military and law enforcement units around the world.

Rankin Industries

Rankin Industries was founded in 1938 and began by making welding consumables. In its more than 80-year history, Rankin developed new formulas utilizing new elements and alloys. As the company grew, so did the number of industries that found value and uses for Rankin’s hardfacing and build-up products.

Broco, Inc. and Rankin Industries were acquired by Salt Creek Capital in January of 2023. Broco Rankin is based in Ontario, California, U.S.A.

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Broco in the Movies

We are pleased to share that Broco products have been included in movies, television shows, and commercials over the past few years, especially the Broco Torch.

  • The Broco Torch shows up about 31 minutes into “Lara Croft Tomb Raider” (© 2001, Paramount Pictures).
  • The Torch also appears in an episode of the second season of “9-1-1” (© 20th Century Television).
  • The Broco UBT shows up briefly in an episode of the third season of “9-1-1” (© 20th Century Television).
  • The GOWELD is seen in “Aquaman” (© 2018, Warner Bros.)

We don’t solicit or pay anyone to use our products. They get used because they are good products and are well known and respected in the businesses we sell to.

We’re sure there are many more places where Broco products are being used. If you see us in something let us know!