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Foundry History

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The Story do Far

(Established in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1832)

1832 - Lachlan Taylor runs the business offering plumbing services to the Lanarkshire area. Company is taken over by his sons, Archibald and Lachlan in the 1870's.

1920's - Business sold to a London Firm, with which Mr George Taylor establishes the non-ferrous foundry, known as Park Road Works. He specialises in hand pumps, wash valves and other deck fittings for the Ship Building Industry.

1960's - John Burn takes over the business and relocates to Kemp Street. Company installs its first 1/2 tonne per hour electric induction furnace. Due to market changes the foundry changes to the production of iron.

1990's - Foundry is taken over by John's son, Jon Burn and continues to operate under his leadership.