Carmichael (manufacturer)
Carmichael, now known as Amdac-Carmichael, is a British manufacturer of fire appliances in Worcester.
History
It was formed in 1849 as a coachbuilders.
Fire service vehicles
Carmichael & Sons made its first fire engines in 1947 for the Worcester Fire Brigade (now part of the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service).
In 1962 it made its first fire tender for airfields (airport crash tender).
Ownership
In the 1970s it was known as Carmichael Fire & Bulk Ltd. In 1992 it became Carmichael International Ltd.
Structure
It is situated in the south-west of Worcester, east of the A449 on the Venture Business Park, near Lower Wick, and next door to Worcester Citizens' Swimming Pool.
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Products
It makes fire tenders for many of the UK's fire services. It has also made tankers for road vehicle transport. It makes fire tenders for airports and RAF stations.[1]
See also
- Category:Aircraft fires
- Airport rescue and firefighting services in the United Kingdom
- Fire appliances in the United Kingdom
- Terberg and Schopf, manufacturer of similar vehicles