ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover In 1871 two brothers, George and James Weir, founded the engineering firm of G. & J. Weir, one of a booming range of industry on the west coast of Scotland. At their Cathcart works in Glasgow the Weirs produced their own groundbreaking inventions, all crucial to the development of steam ships at that time. Today, 130 turbulent years later, the Weir Group is almost the last of those once-flourishing companies still to retain its independence and its Scottish base. Over the intervening century, Weirs manufactured pumps and valves for ships' engines around the world, oil pipelines and desalination plants, armaments (in the two world wars), and heavy equipment for power stations. Along the way it was briefly involved in autogiros (the precursor of the helicopter). Rooted in the inventiveness and determination of the Victorian manufacturing age, Weirs adapted to the changing world of the twentieth century, determined always to diversify, win overseas contracts, build partnerships and above all survive. This fascinating story is told by William Weir, a past chairman and chief executive of the company. Combining reminiscence and colourful anecdote with cool analysis of the company's triumphs and failures, this is an unusual company history and an invaluable record of a Scottish engineering legend. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. ...

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books Limited] Hardcover In 1871 two brothers, George and James Weir, founded the engineering firm of G. & J. Weir, joining the booming range of industry on the west coast of Scotland. At their Cathcart works in Glasgow, the Weirs produced their own groundbreaking inventions. The most notable of these was the celebrated direct-acting feed pump, but all were crucial to the development of steam ships at that time. Today, more than 140 turbulent years later, the Weir Group is almost the last of those once-flourishing companies still to retain its independence and a Scottish base. Over the intervening century, Weir's manufactured pumps and valves for ships' engines around the world, oil pipelines and desalination plants, armaments (in the two world wars) and heavy equipment for power stations. Along the way it was also involved in other activities, including the development of the autogiro (the precursor of the helicopter) and prefabricated housing. Rooted in the inventiveness and determination of the Victorian manufacturing age, Weir's adapted to a changing world, determined always to diversify, win overseas contracts, build partnerships and above all survive. Now, as Lord Smith of Kelvin retires after more than ten years as chairman and passes an impressive legacy - further strengthened by major recent acquisitions - to his successor, Charles Berry, the Weir Group once again has ...

Profile Books, Date: 2008. first. Hardback. vgc/vgc. with DW, unread but some foxing and tanning from the shop sorage 2008. Profile Books ISBN 1861978863 9781861978868 [GB]

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books, London] Hardcover First Edition First edition hardback. Clean dust jacket. Slight yellow mark to the prelims otherwise pages clean and bright. pp. xv 237. Overall very good condition.
[Stamford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books, London] Hardcover The Pages Are Tanned. The Dust Jacket Shows Signs Of Beginning Fraying Around The Edges.
[Stirling, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

Profile Books, Date: 2007-09-28. Hardcover. Used:Good. 2007. Profile Books ISBN 1861978863 9781861978868 [US]