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Company timeline

Here you can learn about the history of the company from its beginnings in October 1866 to the twenty-first century.

Click on a decade to find out more about the development of the company in that period. Each table is organized chronologically, from the earliest date in the decade to the latest. Where there is more information about an event in the table, click on the hyperlink to learn more about it!

If you have any information and/or documents that you think should be added to the tables, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page to which you would like it added.

  • Company timeline: 1870s

    Company timeline: 1870s

    Hydraulics, railway carriages, and steamboats
  • Company timeline: 1880s

    Company timeline: 1880s

    A swing bridge, an engine powered by town gas, and more.
  • Company timeline: 1890s

    Company timeline: 1890s

    The first hydraulic press for concrete slabs and others.
  • Company timeline: 1900s

    Company timeline: 1900s

    The first vacuum cleaner and people news
  • Company timeline: 1910s

    Company timeline: 1910s

    First extrusion press, heavy oil engine and a fire at the works!
  • Company timeline: 1920s

    Company timeline: 1920s

    News related to a son of one of the founders.
  • Company timeline: 1930s

    Company timeline: 1930s

    Heenan Group acquisition, sale to Petters and more.
  • Company timeline: 1940s

    Company timeline: 1940s

    Appointment of F J Fielding.
  • Company timeline: 1950s

    Company timeline: 1950s

    People news
  • Company timeline: 1960s

    Company timeline: 1960s

    Lots of news of the company, people and products
  • Company timeline: 1970s

    Company timeline: 1970s

    News about the company, people and products
  • Company timeline: 1980s

    Company timeline: 1980s

    News about the company, people and products
  • Company timeline: 1990s

    Company timeline: 1990s

    News about the company, people and last major order
  • Company timeline: 2000s

    Company timeline: 2000s

    News about the company and people
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