Towler Hydraulics
of Leeds, England
1967 Thorn Electrical Industries acquired Metal Industries including Towler Brothers[1].
1968 Hydraulic systems.
1969: Acquired interest in Schwelm GmbH, who already had an established range of medium/ low pressure valves and manufactured equipment for the injection moulding and other industries.
1974: Acquired Pressure Dynamics
1974: Acquired Bradford Cylinders Ltd, which specialized in heavy duty and special design cylinders.
1976: Acquired Pratt Precision Hydraulics of Halifax, which focussed on the machine tool and mechanical handling markets.
1981: Acquired the assets of Andrew Fraser and Co Limited, another British company in high pressure hydraulics.
1985 Oilgear acquired Towler Hydraulics forming Oilgear Towler.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times, 7 August 1967
- The Engineer of 16th August 1968 p246