Huntsman, B, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Huntsman, Benjamin
- Huntsman, William
- Huntsman, Francis
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Basic metals production
Iron, steel & related alloys production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1742 when established by Benjamin Huntsman, 1704-1776, clockmaker. He invented a means of making molten steel in clay crucibles which produced high quality steel in ingots and remained the method of steel making until invention of Bessemer bulk process in 1856. By 1751 was a leading steel maker although producing in small quantities. Succeeded in business by his son, William, 1733-1809, who also developed important button making interests. In 19th century works were rebuilt and early on, under Francis Huntsman, were of major importance. By end of century in decline
Publications:
- Benjamin Huntsman, 1704-76 by Barraclough, Kenneth C
- Brief History of the Firm of B Huntsman Ltd, 1742-1930 by Unknown
- 'Invention of cast steel - Benjamin Huntsman' in S Smiles, Industrial Biography. Iron workers and tool makers by Smiles, Samuel
- Pedigree and career of Benjamin Huntsman, inventor in Europe of crucible steel by Hulme, E Wyndham
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Huntsman, Benjamin
- Huntsman, William
- Huntsman, Francis
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1742 when established by Benjamin Huntsman, 1704-1776, clockmaker. He invented a means of making molten steel in clay crucibles which produced high quality steel in ingots and remained the method of steel making until invention of Bessemer bulk process in 1856. By 1751 was a leading steel maker although producing in small quantities. Succeeded in business by his son, William, 1733-1809, who also developed important button making interests. In 19th century works were rebuilt and early on, under Francis Huntsman, were of major importance. By end of century in declinePublications:
- Benjamin Huntsman, 1704-76 by Barraclough, Kenneth C
- Brief History of the Firm of B Huntsman Ltd, 1742-1930 by Unknown
- 'Invention of cast steel - Benjamin Huntsman' in S Smiles, Industrial Biography. Iron workers and tool makers by Smiles, Samuel
- Pedigree and career of Benjamin Huntsman, inventor in Europe of crucible steel by Hulme, E Wyndham