Engineering Reliable Brakes Since 1966
Johnson Industries was founded in 1966 in Richmond, British Columbia, with a simple goal: build industrial brakes that plants could depend on, year after year, in the toughest conditions. Nearly three decades later, that mission deepened when Johnson acquired Elevanja, a British brake manufacturer founded in 1915 – bringing over a century of European engineering expertise into the Johnson family. Today, that combined legacy of 60+ years as Johnson Industries and 110+ years through Elevanja shapes every brake system we design.
Quality Before Anything Else
Johnson has a reputation for quality. We build brakes for engineers and maintenance managers who just need a brake that works, because downtime is so expensive. Our customers choose Johnson because a Johnson brake, once installed, tends to become the last brake they ever think about.
An Experienced Team Behind Every Brake
Behind every Johnson brake is a team of engineers, machinists, and service technicians who’ve spent their careers solving braking problems – including the unusual and custom needs that don’t have an off-the-shelf solution. Our experienced teams are involved in many steps in the process, which means the person who answered your call likely helped design or build the system you’re asking about.
We offer maintenance, refurbishment, on-site service, training, and commissioning support, including outside standard business hours, because heavy equipment doesn’t stop on a 9-to-5 schedule.
Serving Customers From Coast to Coast, and Overseas
- Vancouver, Canada — Corporate headquarters & primary manufacturing facility
- Toronto, Canada — Eastern Canada operations & distribution
- England, UK — Elevanja division, serving the UK and EU
ISO 9001:2015 Certified, Because Precision Isn’t Optional
In an industry where a brake failure can mean serious safety and financial consequences, we hold ourselves to a documented, audited standard. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification isn’t a marketing badge, it’s a quality management system that governs how every brake is designed, built, and tested before it reaches your site.
