Neilson, James B

Sectors:

  • Utility services Gas production & supply
  • Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production

Notes:

James B Neilson, 1792-1865, formed a partnership with Charles Macintosh, Colin Dunlop and John Wilson for the exploitation of his invention for hot blast in iron making. He protected his patents vigorously especially against William Baird & Co and Household Coal Co. Otherwise Neilson was connected with the Glasgow Gas Works for 30 years from 1817, latterly as manager and engineer. His general engineering and locomotive building business was subsequently known as Neilson & Mitchell, Neilson & Co and Neilson Reid & Co

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