Allen, W H, Sons & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Allen, W H, Son & Co Ltd
- Belliss & Morcom Ltd
- Amalgamated Power Engineering Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, East of England, England
- Lambeth, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Mechanical engineering
Engine & turbine production exc transport
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Transport equipment production
Marine engines & other marine equipment production
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Mechanical engineering
Pump & hydraulic machinery production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1880 when established as engineers at Lambeth. Relocated to Bedford in 1893-94. Incorporated as W H Allen Son & Co Ltd in 1900 and renamed 1920 W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd. Initially general mechanical engineers, later makers of diesel engines, steam turbines and pumps, much for marine use. Floated 1952. 1968 merged with Belliss & Morcom Ltd to form Amalgamated Power Engineering Ltd which was later part of Northern Engineering Industries
Publications:
- Story of Queen's Works, Bedford. A history of W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd by Lane, Michael R
- W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd ... A brief description of the growth and activities of the company .... by Unknown
- W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical Engineers. Established 1880. A guide to those interested in an engineering career by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Allen, W H, Son & Co Ltd
- Belliss & Morcom Ltd
- Amalgamated Power Engineering Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, East of England, England
- Lambeth, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Mechanical engineering Engine & turbine production exc transport
- Transport equipment production Marine engines & other marine equipment production
- Mechanical engineering Pump & hydraulic machinery production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1880 when established as engineers at Lambeth. Relocated to Bedford in 1893-94. Incorporated as W H Allen Son & Co Ltd in 1900 and renamed 1920 W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd. Initially general mechanical engineers, later makers of diesel engines, steam turbines and pumps, much for marine use. Floated 1952. 1968 merged with Belliss & Morcom Ltd to form Amalgamated Power Engineering Ltd which was later part of Northern Engineering IndustriesPublications:
- Story of Queen's Works, Bedford. A history of W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd by Lane, Michael R
- W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd ... A brief description of the growth and activities of the company .... by Unknown
- W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical Engineers. Established 1880. A guide to those interested in an engineering career by Unknown