Gilbertson, W, & Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production
  • Basic metals production Tinplate production

Notes:

Traced origins to William Gilbertson, 1810-82, who in 1861 established W Gilbertson & Co at Pontardawe as tinplate manufacturers. Succeeded by his son Arthur, under whose management the business expanded substantially. 1883 acquired nearby Glanrhyd Tin Plate Co Ltd and in 1891 built Glynbevdy Tinplate Works. Incorporated 1885 as W Gilbertson & Co Ltd. 1890 started steel production and in 1900 established Port Talbot Iron & Steel Co Ltd. 1933 merged with Richard Thomas & Co Ltd but continued as an identifiable unit. Finally subsumed into Richard Thomas & Baldwins Ltd, 1946

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