Founded 1966

Industry Leader in Laboratory Distillation Equipment

For over 55 years, B/R Instrument has been at the forefront of distillation technology, serving customers worldwide with innovative solutions for cannabis processing, petroleum testing, and solvent recycling.

55+

Years of Excellence

Serving industries since 1966

500+

Systems Installed

Worldwide installations

50+

Countries Served

Global reach and support

24/7

Technical Support

Always here to help

Our Founding Story

Built on partnership and innovation

Roger Roark Sr.
Harry Brown

B/R Instrument was founded in 1966 by Roger Roark Sr. and Harry Brown. The name B/R comes from the first letter of each founder's last name: Brown / Roark = B/R.

Originally a manufacturer of general glassware, the company began to specialize in spinning band distillation systems in 1968 under a DuPont patent. From the beginning, the company attracted interest from both domestic and international customers.

B/R

Brown + Roark = B/R

Markets We Serve

Diverse industries, specialized solutions

Petroleum Testing

ASTM compliant systems for crude oil analysis and quality control

Healthcare & Histology

Solvent recycling systems reducing waste and costs

Essential Oils

High-purity distillation for aromatherapy and cosmetics

Cannabis & Hemp

Complete processing solutions from extraction to finished products

Research & Development

Laboratory-scale systems for universities and R&D labs

Chemical Processing

Custom pilot and production scale distillation systems

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