Bryan Braswell - Rocky Mount Radiator

Bryan Braswell - Rocky Mount Radiator

From TC Spotlight by Twin County Media Group

May 19, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Bryan Braswell discusses the history and operations of Rocky Mount Radiator, a family business serving the region since 1927.

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Braswell , fourth-generation operator of Rocky Mount Radiator , to discuss the incredible story of a family business that has been serving the region since 1927 . Bryan shares how his family started the company nearly 100 years ago and the many industry changes and economic challenges they’ve successfully navigated across four generations. We dive into the highly specialized work Rocky Mount Radiator performs, from repairing everyday car radiators and AC systems to servicing heavy equipment radiators and even large-scale commercial and hospital heat exchangers . Bryan explains how the company carved out a niche in the heat exchanger and radiator industry through technical expertise, quality workmanship, and long-term customer relationships. Tune in to hear the story behind one of Rocky Mount’s longstanding businesses and learn more about the important role Rocky Mount Radiator continues to play in keeping vehicles, equipment, and major facilities running efficiently across Eastern North Carolina.

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Braswell

Topics covered

  • family business
  • automotive repair
  • industry changes
  • economic challenges
  • technical expertise
  • customer relationships

Keywords

  • Rocky Mount Radiator
  • family business
  • automotive
  • radiators
  • heat exchangers
  • Eastern North Carolina
  • industry changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rocky Mount Radiator

Places: Eastern North Carolina

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