At Braun Manufacturing our passion is hinges. It is the enthusiasm for what we manufacture, from design to production, that has enabled us to thrive in business for over 95 years. We are proud to be a company that manufactures in the United States and that uses materials Made in America.

Established in 1925, Braun Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family owned and operated manufacturer of hinges and metal specialties. The Braun family has worked diligently to provide a vast array of hinges for many diverse industries throughout the world, including: transportation, aerospace, heavy construction, food, woodworking, metal fabrication and many others. Braun Manufacturing continues to satisfy its customers’ needs with the highest quality products and services in our industry.

Our Legacy

August J. Braun, inventor, visionary, adventurer and philanthropist, founded Braun Mfg. Co., Inc. in 1925 in a small shop in Waukegan, Illinois.  In the beginning the business crafted a variety of metal products as well as hinges. Gus carried the business through the trying depression and in 1938 moved the manufacturing company to Chicago where business multiplied.  Besides the various types of butt, piano, strap, spring and loose joint hinges, Braun Manufacturing produced latches, keepers, pulls, rakes, and a variety of other stamping, assembly and complete product services.  Gus Braun dedicated the company to: “EXTENDING THE BEST QUALITY AND SERVICE POSSIBLE”  and focused on the ideal that: “THE CUSTOMER IS OUR BOSS”

Charles R. Braun, began working at the company in 1947 as a mechanical engineer. He worked in every area of the business and learned all the aspects of manufacturing from the ground up. In 1974, Charles was appointed president and has continued the traditions established by his uncle, demonstrating his leadership through aggressive yet sound policy making, In 1996, the company moved to its present location, in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, expanding to include more than 72,000 square feet of manufacturing space which modernized and improved both plant and office capabilities, including the addition of laser fabrication.

Braun Manufacturing is a company that works to meet and exceed our customers needs with the highest quality products and services.  Our 95 plus years of experience and extensive manufacturing capabilities combine to effectively fill the needs of our customers.

• Reliability
• Communication
• On time delivery
• Prompt response
• Technical assistance