Gilkes, Gilbert, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Canal Iron Works
- Williamson Brothers
- Gordon, James, & Co Ltd
- Carrick & Ritchie Ltd
- Gunther & Sons Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Kendal, Cumbria, Cumbria, North West, England
Sectors:
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Mechanical engineering
Agricultural, forestry & garden machinery, implements, etc, production
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Mechanical engineering
Engine & turbine production exc transport
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Mechanical engineering
Pump & hydraulic machinery production
Notes:
Traced origins to Canal Iron Works, Kendal, founded in 1853 by Williamson Brothers for production of agricultural machinery. Soon diversified into manufacture of water turbines which were built according to vortex design. 1881 acquired by Gilbert Gilkes of Middlesbrough who established a limited company for purpose. Diversified into other types of turbine, governors and pumps. Subsequently acquired James Gordon & Co Ltd of London in 1928 and, later, Carrick & Ritchie Ltd of Edinburgh and Gunther & Sons Ltd of Oldham. Continues
Publications:
- 100 Years of Water Power. Gilkes, 1856-1956 by Unknown
- Gilkes's 1853 to 1975. 122 years of water turbine and pump manufacture by Wilson, Paul N
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Canal Iron Works
- Williamson Brothers
- Gordon, James, & Co Ltd
- Carrick & Ritchie Ltd
- Gunther & Sons Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Kendal, Cumbria, Cumbria, North West, England
Sectors:
- Mechanical engineering Agricultural, forestry & garden machinery, implements, etc, production
- Mechanical engineering Engine & turbine production exc transport
- Mechanical engineering Pump & hydraulic machinery production
Notes:
Traced origins to Canal Iron Works, Kendal, founded in 1853 by Williamson Brothers for production of agricultural machinery. Soon diversified into manufacture of water turbines which were built according to vortex design. 1881 acquired by Gilbert Gilkes of Middlesbrough who established a limited company for purpose. Diversified into other types of turbine, governors and pumps. Subsequently acquired James Gordon & Co Ltd of London in 1928 and, later, Carrick & Ritchie Ltd of Edinburgh and Gunther & Sons Ltd of Oldham. ContinuesPublications:
- 100 Years of Water Power. Gilkes, 1856-1956 by Unknown
- Gilkes's 1853 to 1975. 122 years of water turbine and pump manufacture by Wilson, Paul N