Handyside, Andrew, & Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Architectural metal products manufacture inc windows, gates, rainwater goods, etc
  • Mechanical engineering Engine & turbine production exc transport
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Structural metal products manufacture inc prefabricated buildings, bridges, gasholders, etc
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Transmission machinery production inc millwright work

Notes:

Established 1848 when Andrew Handyside took over the Britannia Foundry, aka Britannia Iron Works, Derby. In 1840s making steam engines, millwork and machinery for breweries, collieries and waterworks. Later made materials for the railways and especially structural metal products such as bridges and train sheds. Also market halls. Emphasis on prefabricated buildings for export. Business wound up in early 20th century

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