India Tyres
From Graces Guide
of Renfrew, Scotland.
- WWI. The site was first used by William Beardmore and Co for the construction of airships during World War Ι, and the company flourished for a number of years.
- 1922 Despite the company’s successes, with the end of World War Ι came a slump in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Decreased demand resulted in the closure of the business in October.
- 1927 India Tyres purchased the site to house their tyre factory.
- The business was prosperous and houses were built in Allands Avenue and India Drive to accommodate the 2,500 employees of the tyre factory.
- 1930 India Tyres commissioned the Art Deco office block, strategically located in front of the mill building for optimum visibility from the busy Edinburgh to Greenock through road.
- The building was used for its intended purpose for half a century before its closure.
- 1954 Advert on this page for tyres. [1]
- 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Tyres. [2]
- 1980s India Tyres closed down and vacated the site in the early 1980s.
See Also
- [2] India of Inchannan Website
Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] History World
- ↑ 1963 Motor Show