Records of J H Carruthers & Co Ltd, crane manufacturers, East Kilbride, Scotland

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

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Conditions Governing Use

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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

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Additional Information

Fonds level description compiled by Vikki Laidlaw, Hub Project Assistant, 01 December 2005.

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