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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:Wfm crane north rotunda.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Finnieston Crane]] in [[Glasgow]] built by Cowans Sheldon]] |
[[Image:Wfm crane north rotunda.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Finnieston Crane]] in [[Glasgow]] built by Cowans Sheldon]] |
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The company was founded in 1864 in [[Gateshead]] by [[William Clarke (industrialist)|William Clarke]] (1831-1890).<ref name="plaques">[http://www.asaplive.com/Local/Histories.cfm?ccs=497&cs=1802 Gateshead Blue Plaques]</ref> In 1865 Clarke took in a partner, Able Chapman,<ref name ="plaques"/> and the two of them developed the business into one of the largest manufacturers of cranes and other mechanical handling equipment in the world. |
The company was founded in 1864 in [[Gateshead]] by [[William Clarke (industrialist)|William Clarke]] (1831-1890).<ref name="plaques" >[http://www.asaplive.com/Local/Histories.cfm?ccs=497&cs=1802 Gateshead Blue Plaques]</ref> In 1865 Clarke took in a partner, Able Chapman,<ref name ="plaques" /> and the two of them developed the business into one of the largest manufacturers of cranes and other mechanical handling equipment in the world. |
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In 1969 Clarke Chapman acquired [[Sir William Arrol & Co.]], a leading bridge-builder.<ref name="cranes"/> |
In 1969 Clarke Chapman acquired [[Sir William Arrol & Co.]], a leading bridge-builder.<ref name="cranes" /> |
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In 1970 Clarke Chapman acquired John Thompson, a leading boiler making business based in [[Wolverhampton]].<ref>[http://www.alstomjohnthompson.co.za/article_editor/files/John%20Thompson%20Boilers%20Historical%20Profile.pdf Alstom John Thompson]</ref> |
In 1970 Clarke Chapman acquired John Thompson, a leading boiler making business based in [[Wolverhampton]].<ref >[http://www.alstomjohnthompson.co.za/article_editor/files/John%20Thompson%20Boilers%20Historical%20Profile.pdf Alstom John Thompson]</ref> |
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In 1974 Clarke Chapman acquired the [[United Kingdom|UK]] interests of International Combustion (Holdings) Limited, a diverse group of heavy engineering businesses.<ref>[http://www.actuaries.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/24776/0199-0203.pdf Institute of Actuaries]</ref> |
In 1974 Clarke Chapman acquired the [[United Kingdom|UK]] interests of International Combustion (Holdings) Limited, a diverse group of heavy engineering businesses.<ref >[http://www.actuaries.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/24776/0199-0203.pdf Institute of Actuaries]</ref> |
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The company merged with [[A. Reyrolle & Company|Reyrolle]] [[C.A. Parsons and Company|Parsons]] in 1977 to form [[Northern Engineering Industries]] plc<ref name="cranes">[http://www.nzrcranes.org/manufact.html NZR Cranes]</ref> which itself was acquired by [[Rolls Royce plc]] in 1989.<ref name="cranes"/> |
The company merged with [[A. Reyrolle & Company|Reyrolle]] [[C.A. Parsons and Company|Parsons]] in 1977 to form [[Northern Engineering Industries]] plc<ref name="cranes" >[http://www.nzrcranes.org/manufact.html NZR Cranes]</ref> which itself was acquired by [[Rolls Royce plc]] in 1989.<ref name="cranes" /> |
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The business survives today as part of Langley Holdings Limited which acquired it from [[Rolls Royce plc|Rolls Royce]] in 2000.<ref>[http://www.bulkmaterialsinternational.com/htm/n_20010101.022670.htm Bulk Materials International]</ref> |
The business survives today as part of Langley Holdings Limited which acquired it from [[Rolls Royce plc|Rolls Royce]] in 2000.<ref >[http://www.bulkmaterialsinternational.com/htm/n_20010101.022670.htm Bulk Materials International]</ref> |
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Ships using Clarke Chapman mechanical handling equipment include the [[RFA Wave Knight (A389)|RFA ''Wave Knight'']] and the [[RFA Wave Ruler (A390)|RFA ''Wave Ruler'']] completed in 2000 and 2001 respectively.<ref>[http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/wave/ Naval Technology]</ref> |
Ships using Clarke Chapman mechanical handling equipment include the [[RFA Wave Knight (A389)|RFA ''Wave Knight'']] and the [[RFA Wave Ruler (A390)|RFA ''Wave Ruler'']] completed in 2000 and 2001 respectively.<ref >[http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/wave/ Naval Technology]</ref> |
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==Operations== |
==Operations== |
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* [http://www.clarkechapman.co.uk/ Official site] |
* [http://www.clarkechapman.co.uk/ Official site] |
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* [http://www.pharoah.co.uk/groups/history-cc.htm Clarke Chapman History] |
* [http://www.pharoah.co.uk/groups/history-cc.htm Clarke Chapman History] |
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|url=http://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/cowans-sheldon-and-co-cranemakers |
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|publisher=Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery |location=Carlisle |
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|title=Local museum, with brief web history of Cowans Sheldon Cranemakers and many related artefacts in the museum collection |
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[[Category:Companies established in 1864]] |
[[Category:Companies established in 1864]] |
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Revision as of 12:50, 30 June 2010
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Engineering |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Headquarters | Gateshead, UK |
| Parent | Langley Holdings |
| Website | www.clarkechapman.co.uk |
Clarke Chapman is a British engineering firm based in Gateshead, which was formally listed on the London Stock Exchange.
History
The company was founded in 1864 in Gateshead by William Clarke (1831-1890).[1] In 1865 Clarke took in a partner, Able Chapman,[1] and the two of them developed the business into one of the largest manufacturers of cranes and other mechanical handling equipment in the world.
In 1969 Clarke Chapman acquired Sir William Arrol & Co., a leading bridge-builder.[2]
In 1970 Clarke Chapman acquired John Thompson, a leading boiler making business based in Wolverhampton.[3]
In 1974 Clarke Chapman acquired the UK interests of International Combustion (Holdings) Limited, a diverse group of heavy engineering businesses.[4]
The company merged with Reyrolle Parsons in 1977 to form Northern Engineering Industries plc[2] which itself was acquired by Rolls Royce plc in 1989.[2]
The business survives today as part of Langley Holdings Limited which acquired it from Rolls Royce in 2000.[5]
Ships using Clarke Chapman mechanical handling equipment include the RFA Wave Knight and the RFA Wave Ruler completed in 2000 and 2001 respectively.[6]
Operations
The company trades under the names of Cowans Sheldon (railway cranes), RB Cranes (construction cranes), Stothert & Pitt (port cranes) and Wellman Booth (steel plant cranes).
See also
References
External links
- Official site
- Clarke Chapman History
- "Local museum, with brief web history of Cowans Sheldon Cranemakers and many related artefacts in the museum collection". Carlisle: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.
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