Holman Brothers Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Holman, Nicholas
- Broom Wade Ltd
- International Compressed Air Corp Ltd
- Comp Air Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Camborne, Cornwall, Cornwall, South West, England
Sectors:
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Boiler & steam generator production
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Mechanical engineering
Compressor & pneumatic tools production
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Mechanical engineering
Engine & turbine production exc transport
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Mechanical engineering
Extraction machinery & other equipment production
Notes:
Established 1801 by Nicholas Holman, d1862. Initially made boilers, Richard Trevithick being a customer, and soon after a wide range of mining equipment as well as steam engines. 1880s began to manufacture rock drills and compressors. Incorporated 1906. Introduced first portable compressor 1964. 1968 merged with Broom Wade Ltd to form International Compressed Air Corp Ltd, soon afterwards known as Comp Air Ltd
Publications:
- Cornish Engineering,1801-2000. Holman. Two centuries of industrial excellence in Camborne by Carter, Clive
- Cornish Engineers. A history of Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne by Hollowood, Bernard
- From Holman Brothers to CompAir. The story of Camborne's engineering heritage by Carter, Clive, et al
- Our Work in the Great War, 1914-18. Holman Bros Ltd, Camborne, England by Unknown
- Souvenir of the Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales ... 1928 by Unknown
- Souvenir of the Visit of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy ... 1928 by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Holman, Nicholas
- Broom Wade Ltd
- International Compressed Air Corp Ltd
- Comp Air Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Camborne, Cornwall, Cornwall, South West, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Boiler & steam generator production
- Mechanical engineering Compressor & pneumatic tools production
- Mechanical engineering Engine & turbine production exc transport
- Mechanical engineering Extraction machinery & other equipment production
Notes:
Established 1801 by Nicholas Holman, d1862. Initially made boilers, Richard Trevithick being a customer, and soon after a wide range of mining equipment as well as steam engines. 1880s began to manufacture rock drills and compressors. Incorporated 1906. Introduced first portable compressor 1964. 1968 merged with Broom Wade Ltd to form International Compressed Air Corp Ltd, soon afterwards known as Comp Air LtdPublications:
- Cornish Engineering,1801-2000. Holman. Two centuries of industrial excellence in Camborne by Carter, Clive
- Cornish Engineers. A history of Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne by Hollowood, Bernard
- From Holman Brothers to CompAir. The story of Camborne's engineering heritage by Carter, Clive, et al
- Our Work in the Great War, 1914-18. Holman Bros Ltd, Camborne, England by Unknown
- Souvenir of the Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales ... 1928 by Unknown
- Souvenir of the Visit of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy ... 1928 by Unknown