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ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books Ltd] Hardcover
[Stockport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2007]

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. Pag ...

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. Pag ...

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books] Hardcover Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
[Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]

Profile Books(GB), Date: 2007. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2007. Profile Books(GB) ISBN 1861978863 9781861978868 [US]

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books (2008) London] Hardcover First Edition Very good in very lightly edgeworn, lightly rubbed jacket. First Printing Hardcover
[Springfield, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]

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

Profile Books(GB) 2008 First edition. Hard cover Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 254 p. Audience: General/trade.

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 succes ...

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books] Hardcover First Edition DJ: as new minus shelf wear BK: as new
[Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]

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

ISBN10: 1861978863, ISBN13: 9781861978868, [publisher: Profile Books] Hardcover
[Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]