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of Glasgow.
An old-established concern, famous in shipbuilding circles, and claiming the distinction of having supplied the rivets which hold together the plates composing the Forth Bridge, Tay Bridge, and London Tower Bridge.
1898 John Bilsland and Co acquired the Clyde Rivet Works, Dundas Street, Kingston. Mr. William Howat from the purchasers took control of the Clyde Rivet Works.
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