Records of Reid Bros (Johannesburg) Ltd, exporters of mining material and machinery, Glasgow, Scotland

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Reference
- GB 248 UGD 259/12
Dates of Creation
- 1896-1920
Name of Creator
- Reid Bros (Johannesburg) Ltd (exporters of mining material and machinery: 1889-1918: Glasgow, Scotland)
Physical Description
- 0.3 metres

Scope and Content

Memorandum and articles of association 1896, 1917
Stock sheets 1915-1916
Share certificate book 1896-1918
Financial records 1913-1918
Correspondence1913-1920

Administrative / Biographical History

In 1887 , Joseph Reid and William Hutchison, merchants of Glasgow, Scotland, established a firm as mine and colliery suppliers for the South African trade. At this time, Joseph Reid was already active in furnishing engineering works and collieries with machinery through his company, Reid Bros , based in St Enoch's Square, Glasgow. In 1889 , the Reid-Hutchison partnership was converted into a joint stock company, Reid Bros (Johannesburg) Ltd with its registered offices situated in Glasgow and the principle share holders being the former partners. The company developed its trade in Southern Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa, and acting as agents for Scottish and English companies exporting engineering machinery and parts. When William Hutchison died his shares in the company passed to Joseph Reid, and upon his death the shares were distributed among his family, most of whom were directors and shareholders in Reid Bros (Glasgow) Ltd , the successor company of Reid Bros.

In 1918 , Reid Brothers (Johannesburg) Ltd was transferred to Reid Bros (South Africa) Ltd with its registered offices being in Johannesburg. This company was converted into a public company in 1946 and in 1969 was acquired by African Oxygen Ltd , Johannesburg, who purchased the entire ordinary share capital of the company.