Glacier Metal Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Bearings production
  • Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production

Notes:

Traced origins to 1899. Early on known as Glacier Anti Friction Metal Co Ltd. Made metal bearing alloys and associated products, notably bearings for use in internal combustion engines. Based in North London, notably Alperton, Wembley. By early 1930s known as Glacier Metal Co Ltd. 1935 converted to public company. 1968 acquired by Associated Engineering Ltd. Under its noted chairman was Wilfred Brown, later Lord Brown, 1908-85, well known for advanced concepts and methods of employee management

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