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Lawrence Maxwell Waterhouse (1868-1942), founder of [Simplex Conduits]] and launched the [[British Prometheus Co]] | Lawrence Maxwell Waterhouse (1868-1942), founder of [[Simplex Conduits]] and launched the [[British Prometheus Co]] | ||
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In 1898 his interests in the field of distribution led him to form the | In 1898 his interests in the field of distribution led him to form the | ||
[[Simplex Steel Conduit Co]]., which in 1906 became [[Simplex Conduits|Simplex Conduits, Ltd.]], of which Company he was Managing Director for some years. At this time he was keenly interested in convection heating systems, and was largely | [[Simplex Steel Conduit Co]]., which in 1906 became [[Simplex Conduits|Simplex Conduits, Ltd.]], of which Company he was Managing Director for some years. At this time he was keenly interested in convection heating systems, and was largely concerned in launching the [[British Prometheus Co]]. | ||
concerned in launching the [[British Prometheus Co]]. | |||
During the latter part of his varied and active career he | During the latter part of his varied and active career he | ||
became associated with the cable industry, first taking up | became associated with the cable industry, first taking up | ||
a position with the [[Cable Makers' Association]], and later | a position with the [[Cable Makers Association|Cable Makers' Association]], and later | ||
becoming Power Cable Sales Manager to the [[Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Co]]. | becoming Power Cable Sales Manager to the [[Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Co]]. | ||
He joined The Institution as an Associate in 1890, was | He joined The Institution as an Associate in 1890, was | ||
elected an Associate Member in 1899 and a Member in | elected an Associate Member in 1899 and a Member in | ||
1903. He was also the first President of the Batti-Wallahs' | 1903. He was also the first President of the Batti-Wallahs' Society. He took a keen interest in yachting, and was a founder-member of the British Motor Boat Club. His | ||
Society. He took a keen interest in yachting, and was a | |||
founder-member of the British Motor Boat Club. His | |||
business and social activities were alike marked by his | business and social activities were alike marked by his | ||
kind and friendly personality. | kind and friendly personality. | ||
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[[Category: Births 1860-1869]] | [[Category: Births 1860-1869]] | ||
[[Category: Deaths 1940-1949]] | [[Category: Deaths 1940-1949]] | ||
[[Category: Institution of Electrical Engineers]] | [[Category: Institution of Electrical Engineers]] | ||
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Lawrence Maxwell Waterhouse (1868-1942), founder of Simplex Conduits and launched the British Prometheus Co
1942 Obituary [1]
LAWRENCE MAXWELL WATERHOUSE, born in 1868, was educated at Craigmount School and received his technical training at Heriot-Watt Technical College, Edinburgh.
For some years he was Lecturer in Physics and Electrical Engineering at Brighton Technical College and Croydon Polytechnic, also undertaking some consulting work in connection with various electric lighting schemes.
He then for a time joined the P. and O. Steam Navigation Co. as a sea-going electrician.
In 1898 his interests in the field of distribution led him to form the Simplex Steel Conduit Co., which in 1906 became Simplex Conduits, Ltd., of which Company he was Managing Director for some years. At this time he was keenly interested in convection heating systems, and was largely concerned in launching the British Prometheus Co.
During the latter part of his varied and active career he became associated with the cable industry, first taking up a position with the Cable Makers' Association, and later becoming Power Cable Sales Manager to the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Co.
He joined The Institution as an Associate in 1890, was elected an Associate Member in 1899 and a Member in 1903. He was also the first President of the Batti-Wallahs' Society. He took a keen interest in yachting, and was a founder-member of the British Motor Boat Club. His business and social activities were alike marked by his kind and friendly personality.