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A Right Royal Occasion
Birmingham’s 1956 British Industries Fair showcased UK’s finest, including standout McGeoch & Co Ltd. The event attracted global buyers and a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth II, epitomizing Britain’s industrial excellence
A New Direction For Warwick Works
McGeoch’s Warwick Works stood strong through the Birmingham Blitz, later leading in electronics innovation. Discover McGeoch’s unparalleled electronics skills and their transformative journey post-WWII
McGeoch’s Hero With a Smile
Mr. Walter Heath and William Greene’s heroic actions during the WWII blitz saved McGeoch & Company. Heath, awarded an OBE, embodied dedication in work and service
By Hook & By Crook The Business Survives
WWI era: McGeoch’s mastery in standardised electric light fittings and pivotal support for the Clyde shipbuilding industry, paving the way for post-war maritime innovations
McGeoch Joins the Olympic Class
Exploring the legacy of ‘RMS Olympic’ and its Olympic-Class Liners, featuring maritime furnishings by William McGeoch & Co.
The McGeoch Edwardian Era
Glasgow thrived as a maritime hub by 1900, prominently featuring in the ‘RMS Lusitania’s’ story, illuminated by William McGeoch & Co’s exceptional marine lighting expertise
McGeoch Lights up the City of Paris
Highlighting the ‘SS City of Paris’, this blog explores its record-breaking journeys and William McGeoch’s impact on maritime lighting design in the late 19th century
McGeoch’s Warwick Works
William McGeoch & Co acquired their Warwick Works in Birmingham in 1887 and almost immediately began manufacturing lighting fittings for the new Atlantic flyer - 'SS City of Paris' - being built on the Thomson yard (later to become John Brown's) at Clydebank....
Marine, Naval & Submarine Suppressor Boxes
McGeoch Technology (incorporating William White Switchgear) designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of power distribution and control and instrumentation panels for warships. McGeoch marine switchgear can be found at the heart of critical power distribution...
Traditional Machinery Complements Shop Floor Operations
Despite the advent of 4th and 5th axis machining centers and multifeed lathes which can be seen side-by-side on McGeoch’s Engineering Shop Floor, recent investment has also seen the arrival of more traditional machinery including a Universal Turret Milling Machine....
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