Browns Thermal Engineering
Browns Thermal Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. (BTEL) is an industry pioneer wholly-owned subsidiary of Browns, a premier conglomerate in Sri Lanka and is the only large-scale manufacturer of heat exchangers in Sri Lanka. Between 1968 and the early 2000s, Browns Thermal Engineering has grown as a force in the auto industrial and power generation sector with the successions of industrial and locomotive radiators.
BTEL is an undisputed market leader in the auto and industrial radiator segments. We manufacture world-class aluminium plastic, brass and copper radiators under the brand name RADCO at the Browns Industrial Park in Makandura, Pannala.
RADCO has become a renowned name and the market leader in the non-auto segment and has captured a large majority in the auto radiator segment as well. BTEL also owns and operates a plastic moulding facility that supplies plastic components to the battery industry in Sri Lanka. In addition to the heat exchangers, BTEL manufactures ‘coolants’—a complementary product line.
Auto Radiators
We offer Auto Radiators with OEM specifications available for any type of Car, SUV, Bus, Truck or other kind of vehicle. We conceptualise and manufacture bespoke radiators for exclusive vehicle models such as vintage cars.
- Copper Brass Complete Radiators and Radiator Cores
- Plastic Aluminium Complete Radiators
Industrial Radiators
Under the RADCO brand, we manufacture the following;
- Power Generators
- Industrial Machinery
- Earth-moving Equipment
- Railway Locomotive
Auto Parts
We offer the following auto parts;
- RADCO Brake Liners
- Bosch Auto Parts
- Radiator Coolants
Coolers/Industrial Heat Exchangers
We are the only local manufacturer of heat exchangers that are commonly used in heavy machinery Transformers, Turbines, Gear Boxes and Lubricating, Hydraulic and Quenching Systems. These include;
- Industrial & Locomotive Radiators
- Oil Coolers
- Dryers
Plastic & Aluminium Components
We supply components and cases to the local battery industry. The plastic moulding segment of the facility is equipped with the latest technology and machinery to produce products equivalent to international standards.
- Auto Battery Cases
- Motorcycle Battery Cases
Brake Liners for Heavy Vehicles
Services:
Designing
Our team of engineers are armed with the knowledge and expertise to design heat exchangers as per the requirement of our customers. We have achieved benchmark designs for the Automobile industries.
Installation
Most industrial radiators need trained technicians to carry out installation. We are capable of catering to both island-wide and international customer requirements.
Inspection
We provide periodic inspections for all customers who have service agreements and for others upon request.
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Our Contacts
| Head Office | Plant Warehouse |
| No 34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka | Browns Industrial Park, Makadura, Gonawila |
| Customer Care: +94 770 659 808 | Production: +94 777 383 594 |
| General Manager: +94 777 704 926 | Quality: +94 776 197 406 |
| Auto Sales: +94 773 950 538 | Director/GM: +94 777 598 310 |
| Industrial Sales: +94 777 598 311 | |
| Liner Sales: +94 768 655 103 |