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of Birtley, County Durham
Formerly the Birtley Iron Co
1939. Bought by Daimler
Part of BSA
1950s Birtley were making Caterpillar earth moving equipment under licence. Caterpillar bought this side of the Birtley concern.
Birtley Engineering Ltd continued in BSA Group, providing mines and power stations with ancillary equipment
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