Massey, B & S, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Massey, Richard
- Massey, Benjamin
- Massey, Stephen
- Openshaw Canal Iron Works
- Berry, Joseph, Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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Mechanical engineering
Metal processing machinery production
Notes:
Established 1861 by Richard Massey and his sons Benjamin and Stephen at Openshaw Canal Iron Works. Initially made steam engines and general equipment but soon specialised in steam hammers for forging and by 1870 had developed a major business. Incorporated 1912 as B & S Massey Ltd. 1929 acquired foundry business of Joseph Berry Ltd. 1946 public company. Continuing in 1961
Publications:
- Sons of the Forge. The story of B & S Massey Ltd, 1861-1961 by Janes, Hurford
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Massey, Richard
- Massey, Benjamin
- Massey, Stephen
- Openshaw Canal Iron Works
- Berry, Joseph, Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Mechanical engineering Metal processing machinery production
Notes:
Established 1861 by Richard Massey and his sons Benjamin and Stephen at Openshaw Canal Iron Works. Initially made steam engines and general equipment but soon specialised in steam hammers for forging and by 1870 had developed a major business. Incorporated 1912 as B & S Massey Ltd. 1929 acquired foundry business of Joseph Berry Ltd. 1946 public company. Continuing in 1961Publications:
- Sons of the Forge. The story of B & S Massey Ltd, 1861-1961 by Janes, Hurford