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Barton, William, & Sons Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Forbes, Daniel

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, Scotland

Sectors:

  • Construction Building services installation inc electricity, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, etc

Notes:

Traced origins to 1802 when established as plumbers by Daniel Forbes. 1850s business inherited by William Barton and in 1872 renamed William Barton & Sons. 1897 established an electrical installation business. Early 20th century started manufacturing sterilisers, bridge/engine room telegraphs, fire fighting appliances. Also associated fabrication and sheet metal and foundry work. 1930 incorporated.

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