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In 1914 the UK manufacturers of high speed steel were heavily dependent on supply of tungsten from Germany. As war loomed, it was recognised that measures needed to be taken | In 1914 the UK manufacturers of high speed steel were heavily dependent on supply of tungsten from Germany. As war loomed, it was recognised that measures needed to be taken urgently to secure supplies. A group of steel makers formed a syndicate (30 from Sheffield and one, Armstrong Whitworth, from outside) to commission the erection of a tungsten metal powder factory. For this purpose High Speed Alloys Ltd. was formed and located in Widnes. [[Arthur Balfour]] was chairman and [[Albert John Hobson]] vice chairman. [[Julius Leonard Fox Vogel]] was appointed to design and build the works and subsequently appointed general manager. A site had been selected by the end of 1914 and production began in July 1915.<Ref>[https://archive.org/details/miningmagazin20lond/page/12/mode/2up?view=theater Tungsten and the War; Julius L F Vogel - The Mining Magazine Jan 1919]</Ref> | ||
The registration of the company was reported in November 1914 as follows:- | |||
"High-speed Steel Alloys Ltd., 12, East Parade, Sheffield. To manufacture and deal in tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium, chrome and any other metals or substances used in connection with the manufacture of steel. Nominal Capital £50,000 in £1 shares. Directors: [[Arthur Balfour | A. Balfour]], Dannemora Steel Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; [[Frederick Best | F. Best]], Norfolk Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; [[Herbert Hanbury Smith-Carington | H. H. S. Carington]], Openshaw, near Manchester, steel manufacturer; [[William Clark (1854-1937) | W. Clark]], River Don Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; [[Albert John Hobson | A. J. Hobson]], Suffolk Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer ; [[William Fawcett Osborn | W. F. Osborn]], Clyde Steel Works, steel manufacturer. Qualification of directors £200. Subscribers (one share each): A. Balfour and A. J. Hobson." | |||
<Ref>Manchester Courier - 7 Nov 1914</Ref> | |||
1915 At the end of July it was reported that the first consignment of tungsten had been delivered from the new works to members of the owning syndicate "at the end of last week" and would undergo trial.<Ref>Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 31 Jul 1915</Ref> | |||
1916 “The following is the list of shareholders in the High Speed Steel Alloys, Ltd. (Widnes): — Messrs. [[Edgar Allen and Co]]., Ltd.; [[J. H. Andrew and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Armstrong, Whitworth and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Arthur Balfour and Co | A Balfour and Co., Ltd.]]; [[J. Beardshaw and Son]], Ltd.; [[John Bedford and Sons | J. Bedford and Sons, Ltd.]]; [[John Brown and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Cammell, Laird and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Moses Eadon and Sons]], Ltd.; [[Thomas Firth and Sons | Thos. Firth and Sons, Ltd.]]; [[S. Fox and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Hadfields]], Ltd.; [[Howell and Co]]., Ltd.; [[B. Huntsman]]; [[Ibbotson Brothers and Co|Ibbotson Bros. and Co | Ibbotson Bros. and Co., Ltd.]]; [[Joseph Jackman and Co | J. Jackman and Co., Ltd.]]; [[William Jessop and Sons]], Ltd.; [[Swift Levick and Sons]]; [[Marsh Brothers and Co | Marsh Bros and Co., Ltd.]]; [[Samuel Osborn and Co | S. Osborn and Co., Ltd.]]; [[W. K. and C. Peace]], Ltd.; [[H. Rossell and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Sanderson Brothers and Newbould | Sanderson Bros, and Newbould, Ltd.]]; [[J. J. Saville and Co]]., Ltd.; [[Spear and Jackson]], Ltd.; [[William Spencer and Son | William Spencer and Co]].,''[sic]'' Ltd.; [[Turton Brothers and Matthews | Turton Bros, and Matthews, Ltd.]]; [[Vickers]], Ltd,; [[S. and C. Wardlow]]; and [[H. and R. Waterfall and Barber]].” | |||
<Ref>Globe - 28 Nov 1916</Ref> | |||
1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Salts, Oxides and Acids of Tungstens, Molybdenum and Vanadium. Ferro Alloys and Pure Metals. Tungsten Metal Powder, Metallic Carbides, Hard Facing Materials. (Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.1124) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] p134</ref> | 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Salts, Oxides and Acids of Tungstens, Molybdenum and Vanadium. Ferro Alloys and Pure Metals. Tungsten Metal Powder, Metallic Carbides, Hard Facing Materials. (Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.1124) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] p134</ref> | ||
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of Ditton Road, Widnes, Lancs.
In 1914 the UK manufacturers of high speed steel were heavily dependent on supply of tungsten from Germany. As war loomed, it was recognised that measures needed to be taken urgently to secure supplies. A group of steel makers formed a syndicate (30 from Sheffield and one, Armstrong Whitworth, from outside) to commission the erection of a tungsten metal powder factory. For this purpose High Speed Alloys Ltd. was formed and located in Widnes. Arthur Balfour was chairman and Albert John Hobson vice chairman. Julius Leonard Fox Vogel was appointed to design and build the works and subsequently appointed general manager. A site had been selected by the end of 1914 and production began in July 1915.[1]
The registration of the company was reported in November 1914 as follows:- "High-speed Steel Alloys Ltd., 12, East Parade, Sheffield. To manufacture and deal in tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium, chrome and any other metals or substances used in connection with the manufacture of steel. Nominal Capital £50,000 in £1 shares. Directors: A. Balfour, Dannemora Steel Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; F. Best, Norfolk Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; H. H. S. Carington, Openshaw, near Manchester, steel manufacturer; W. Clark, River Don Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer; A. J. Hobson, Suffolk Works, Sheffield, steel manufacturer ; W. F. Osborn, Clyde Steel Works, steel manufacturer. Qualification of directors £200. Subscribers (one share each): A. Balfour and A. J. Hobson." [2]
1915 At the end of July it was reported that the first consignment of tungsten had been delivered from the new works to members of the owning syndicate "at the end of last week" and would undergo trial.[3]
1916 “The following is the list of shareholders in the High Speed Steel Alloys, Ltd. (Widnes): — Messrs. Edgar Allen and Co., Ltd.; J. H. Andrew and Co., Ltd.; Armstrong, Whitworth and Co., Ltd.; A Balfour and Co., Ltd.; J. Beardshaw and Son, Ltd.; J. Bedford and Sons, Ltd.; John Brown and Co., Ltd.; Cammell, Laird and Co., Ltd.; Moses Eadon and Sons, Ltd.; Thos. Firth and Sons, Ltd.; S. Fox and Co., Ltd.; Hadfields, Ltd.; Howell and Co., Ltd.; B. Huntsman; Ibbotson Bros. and Co | Ibbotson Bros. and Co., Ltd.; J. Jackman and Co., Ltd.; William Jessop and Sons, Ltd.; Swift Levick and Sons; Marsh Bros and Co., Ltd.; S. Osborn and Co., Ltd.; W. K. and C. Peace, Ltd.; H. Rossell and Co., Ltd.; Sanderson Bros, and Newbould, Ltd.; J. J. Saville and Co., Ltd.; Spear and Jackson, Ltd.; William Spencer and Co.,[sic] Ltd.; Turton Bros, and Matthews, Ltd.; Vickers, Ltd,; S. and C. Wardlow; and H. and R. Waterfall and Barber.” [4]
1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Salts, Oxides and Acids of Tungstens, Molybdenum and Vanadium. Ferro Alloys and Pure Metals. Tungsten Metal Powder, Metallic Carbides, Hard Facing Materials. (Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.1124) [5]
1969 Private company acquired by British Oxygen Co as a complementary addition to BOC's metallurgical business which was led by Murex[6]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Tungsten and the War; Julius L F Vogel - The Mining Magazine Jan 1919
- ↑ Manchester Courier - 7 Nov 1914
- ↑ Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 31 Jul 1915
- ↑ Globe - 28 Nov 1916
- ↑ 1947 British Industries Fair p134
- ↑ The Times, May 24, 1969