Records of J H Carruthers & Co Ltd, crane manufacturers, East Kilbride, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 333
- Dates of Creation:1886-1992
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:11.3 metres
Scope and Content
- Administrative records 1897-1950
- Financial records 1886-1976
- Staff records 1886-1962
- Production records 1886-1975
- Public relations records 1901-1979
- Technical records 1897-1979
- Plans c.1940-c.1970
- Photographs 1901-1992
Administrative / Biographical History
The engineering firm of J H Carruthers & Co Ltd was founded in Glasgow in 1887 . In 1929 the firm was manufacturing steam and electrically driven pumps, feed-water filters and condensing plant, at its factory in Hamilton Street, Polmadie, Glasgow. By 1950 they had expanded into the manufacture of electric cranes. In 1960 the firm moved to new premises at Peel Park Place, College Milton, East Kilbride. In 1989 the company became part of Konecranes (UK) Ltd.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Deposit : Mr William Cowan on behalf of the company : October 1993
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Archivist.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Unknown
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
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Location of Originals
This material is original
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Additional Information
Fonds level description compiled by Vikki Laidlaw, Hub Project Assistant, 01 December 2005.
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