Carron Company
British producer of cast iron products / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Carron Company was an ironworks established in 1759 on the banks of the River Carron near Falkirk, in Stirlingshire, Scotland. After initial problems, the company was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution in the United Kingdom. The company prospered through its development and production of a new short-range and short-barrelled naval cannon, the carronade. The company was one of the largest iron works in Europe through the 19th century. After 223 years, the company became insolvent in 1982 and was later acquired by the Franke Corporation, being rebranded Carron Phoenix.
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Industry | Ironworks |
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Founded | 1759; 265 years ago (1759) in Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Founder | John Roebuck |
Defunct | 1982 (1982) |
Fate | went into receivership in 1982 |
Successor | Carron Phoenix |
Area served | worldwide |
Key people | Charles Gascoigne |
Products | Cast iron products |
Number of employees | 2000 |
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