Brokk Celebrates 50 Years as Pioneers in Demolition

Brokk Inc., the North American distributor for Brokk demolition robots and Aquajet Hydrodemolition equipment, proudly marks the brand’s 50^th anniversary in 2026. Since 1976, Brokk has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the demolition industry, transforming hazardous work environments and redefining productivity, prevision and safety on jobsites worldwide.

Brokk’s journey began in northern Sweden, inside a smelter furnace at Rönnskärsverken. Faced with dangerous manual demolition tasks, brothers Lars and Per-Martin Holmgren envisioned a new solution: a remotely operated machine capable of doing the job with greater safety and efficiency. Their first prototype did far more than solve a local challenge, it laid the foundation for an entirely new industry.

From that first machine to today’s advanced fleet operating around the globe, Brokk has remained true to the same core mission to protect workers, increase efficiency and engineer equipment built for the most demanding environments.

“Brokk was born from necessity, to protect workers and improve productivity in some of the toughest industrial settings,” said Martin Krupicka, CEO of Brokk Group. “Fifty years later, that driving purpose remains unchanged. While our technology has evolved dramatically, our commitment to solving real-world challenges for our customers is as strong as ever.”

Today, Brokk robots operate in industries including construction, cement and metal processing, nuclear decommissioning, tunneling, mining and more. Brokk continues to develop specialized machines and attachments designed to meet the evolving needs of complex and high-risk workplaces.

For more information about Brokk and our products, visit www.brokk.com.

Brokk proudly marks its 50-year anniversary in 2026.

Today, Brokk robots operate in industries including construction, cement and metal processing, nuclear decommissioning, tunneling, mining and more.