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==History==<!-- This section is far from stable and references dubious -->
==History==<!-- This section is far from stable and references dubious -->
The principal players in the early business were the Mather family. ''' Colin "Cast iron Colin" Mather''' and his brother started a small business in 1836;'''William & Colin Mather''' that serviced the local textile bleaching industry by providing simple well-made rollers and equipment. They described themselves as “Engineers, machine makers and millwrights”. They had a premises at 23 Brown Street, Street Salford. The Salford Iron Works appears on a 1794 map. It was owned by Bateman and Sherratt, but by the 1829s only the Sherratts were active. '''John and Thomas Sherratt''' described themselves as "brass founders, engine makers and iron founders", but by 1836 they called themselves “iron founders, steam engine manufacturers, millwrights and hydraulic press manufacturers". On Thomas death in 1837, the Salford Iron Works was leased to''' John Platt''' a machine maker from Higher Broughton.<ref name="Boschi">{{cite web|url=http://home.zipworld.com.au/~lnbdds/Boschi/|title=Marcel Boschi's History of Mather & Platt|last=Boschi|first=Marcel|coauthors=Drew Smith|date=2009|accessdate=2009-10-08}}</ref>
The principal players in the early business were the Mather family. ''' Colin "Cast iron Colin" Mather''' and his brother started a small business,'''William & Colin Mather''', in 1836.It serviced the local textile bleaching industry by providing simple well-made rollers and equipment. They described themselves as “Engineers, machine makers and millwrights”. They had a premises at 23 Brown Street, Salford. The Salford Iron Works appears on a 1794 map. It was owned by Bateman and Sherratt, but by the 1829s only the Sherratts were active. '''John and Thomas Sherratt''' described themselves as "brass founders, engine makers and iron founders", and by 1836 they called themselves “iron founders, steam engine manufacturers, millwrights and hydraulic press manufacturers". Two years after Thomas' death in 1837, the Salford Iron Works was leased to''' John Platt''' a machine maker from Higher Broughton.<ref name="Boschi">{{cite web|url=http://home.zipworld.com.au/~lnbdds/Boschi/|title=Marcel Boschi's History of Mather & Platt|last=Boschi|first=Marcel|coauthors=Drew Smith|date=2009|accessdate=2009-10-08}}</ref> Platt and his partner Yates continued Sherratt's business.


In 1845, John Platt leased part of the Salford Iron Works to William and Colin Mather. W & C Mather exhibited at the [[Great Exhibition]] of 1851 giving their address as [[Salford Iron Works]]. They took “A calico printing machine for printing eight colours at one operation with drying apparatus, a sewing machine and patent pistons”. The sewing machine for the batching of the pieces had been invented in 1847. The patent pistons were made at Brown Street. John Platt had died in 1847 and his son '''William Platt''' formed the partnership with the Mathers.''' Mather & Platt''' was thus founded in 1853. William Platt provide capital, land and casting skills, while Colin Mather provided the new engineering solution.<ref name="Boschi"/>


They moved to Park Works, Newton Heath, SJ873998 {{Coord|53.495|-2.193|display=inline|format=dms}} joining with Dowson, Taylor & Company Limited, to form Mather and Platt Ltd. The site expanded over the years, eventually incorporating a research laboratory, an iron foundry and a sports ground. <ref name=miem>[http://www.mosi.org.uk/media/33871614/madeineastmanchester.pdf Made in East Manchester, pub Museum of Science and Industry]</ref>
They moved to Park Works, Newton Heath, SJ873998 {{Coord|53.495|-2.193|display=inline|format=dms}} joining with Dowson, Taylor & Company Limited, to form Mathers Platt Ltd. The site expanded over the years, eventually incorporating a research laboratory, an iron foundry and a sports ground. <ref name=miem>[http://www.mosi.org.uk/media/33871614/madeineastmanchester.pdf Made in East Manchester, pub Museum of Science and Industry]</ref>
[[William Mather]], the chairman, and John Platt travelled extensively in the USA and Russia expanding into new markets. Mather was also involved on public life and the advancement of education. He was the [[Liberal]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Salford South (UK Parliament constituency)|Salford]] in 1885 and later for [[Manchester Gorton (UK Parliament constituency)|Gorton]].
[[William Mather]], the chairman, and John Platt travelled extensively in the USA and Russia expanding into new markets. Mather was also involved on public life and the advancement of education. He was the [[Liberal]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Salford South (UK Parliament constituency)|Salford]] in 1885 and later for [[Manchester Gorton (UK Parliament constituency)|Gorton]].
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===Timeline===
===Timeline===
*1817: Peter Mather starts making [[textile machinery]].{{fact}}
*1817: Peter Mather starts making [[textile machinery]].{{fact}}
*1837: Mather and Platt take over the [[Salford Ironworks]] <ref>[http://www.marple-uk.com/ironbridge/ironbridge0a.htm Marple Ironbridge]</ref> <!-- cites back to Boschi -->
*1837: <!-- Mather and --> Platt take over the [[Salford Ironworks]] <ref>[http://www.marple-uk.com/ironbridge/ironbridge0a.htm Marple Ironbridge]</ref> <!-- cites back to Boschi -->
*1845: Mather and John Platt form Mather & Platt in [[Newton Heath]] in [[Manchester]] (UK) <!-- Ashmore p112 says 1900 Boschi says 1855-->
*1845: Mather and John Platt form Mather & Platt in [[Newton Heath]] in [[Manchester]] (UK) <!-- Ashmore p112 says 1900 Boschi says 1855-->
*1851: Mather and Platt exhibit at the [[Great Exhibition]] as the [[Salford Iron Works]]; they took textile finishing equipment including a three-colour roller printer for [[calico]].
*1851: Mather and Platt exhibit at the [[Great Exhibition]] as the [[Salford Iron Works]]; they took textile finishing equipment including a eight-colour roller printer for [[calico]].
*1873: Professor Osborne-Reynolds designed a turbine pump that Mather and Platt improved. The [[centrifugal pump]] was essential to operating a [[bleaching]] [[kier]], hence their interest. Later, it became the core product and it is the Pump division alone that survives in India.
*1873: Professor Osborne-Reynolds designed a turbine pump that Mather and Platt improved. The [[centrifugal pump]] was essential to operating a [[bleaching]] [[kier]], hence their interest. Later, it became the core product and it is the Pump division alone that survives in India.
*1883: they obtained the rights to manufacture Edison’s electric [[dynamo]] and, as a result of improvements by Dr. John Hopkinson, the Edison-Hopkinson dynamo was produced. This lead to the formation of a electrical engineering division, the military work on submarine motors, and later involvement in electricity generation.
*1883: they obtained the rights to manufacture Edison’s electric [[dynamo]] and, as a result of improvements by Dr. John Hopkinson, the Edison-Hopkinson dynamo was produced. This lead to the formation of a electrical engineering division, the military work on submarine motors, and later involvement in electricity generation.

Revision as of 00:48, 8 October 2009

Mather & Platt
Company typeTextile machinery, electrical centrifugal pumpss
IndustryManufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
machinery industry and plant construction Edit this on Wikidata
Founded1845
Headquarters
Pune
,
India
ParentWILO SE

Mather & Platt is a large engineering firm, which originated in Newton Heath in Manchester (UK), where they were formerly a major employer.

They now are a subsidary of the German holding firm WILO SE and operate from Pune, India and largely make pumps.

There is a company in Manchester that operates under the name of Mather and Platt Machinery, from a site formaerly owned by Mather and Platt. [1]

History

The principal players in the early business were the Mather family. Colin "Cast iron Colin" Mather and his brother started a small business,William & Colin Mather, in 1836.It serviced the local textile bleaching industry by providing simple well-made rollers and equipment. They described themselves as “Engineers, machine makers and millwrights”. They had a premises at 23 Brown Street, Salford. The Salford Iron Works appears on a 1794 map. It was owned by Bateman and Sherratt, but by the 1829s only the Sherratts were active. John and Thomas Sherratt described themselves as "brass founders, engine makers and iron founders", and by 1836 they called themselves “iron founders, steam engine manufacturers, millwrights and hydraulic press manufacturers". Two years after Thomas' death in 1837, the Salford Iron Works was leased to John Platt a machine maker from Higher Broughton.[2] Platt and his partner Yates continued Sherratt's business.

In 1845, John Platt leased part of the Salford Iron Works to William and Colin Mather. W & C Mather exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 giving their address as Salford Iron Works. They took “A calico printing machine for printing eight colours at one operation with drying apparatus, a sewing machine and patent pistons”. The sewing machine for the batching of the pieces had been invented in 1847. The patent pistons were made at Brown Street. John Platt had died in 1847 and his son William Platt formed the partnership with the Mathers. Mather & Platt was thus founded in 1853. William Platt provide capital, land and casting skills, while Colin Mather provided the new engineering solution.[2]

They moved to Park Works, Newton Heath, SJ873998 53°29′42″N 2°11′35″W / 53.495°N 2.193°W / 53.495; -2.193 joining with Dowson, Taylor & Company Limited, to form Mathers Platt Ltd. The site expanded over the years, eventually incorporating a research laboratory, an iron foundry and a sports ground. [3]

William Mather, the chairman, and John Platt travelled extensively in the USA and Russia expanding into new markets. Mather was also involved on public life and the advancement of education. He was the Liberal Member of Parliament for Salford in 1885 and later for Gorton.

Timeline

  • 1817: Peter Mather starts making textile machinery.[citation needed]
  • 1837: Platt take over the Salford Ironworks [4]
  • 1845: Mather and John Platt form Mather & Platt in Newton Heath in Manchester (UK)
  • 1851: Mather and Platt exhibit at the Great Exhibition as the Salford Iron Works; they took textile finishing equipment including a eight-colour roller printer for calico.
  • 1873: Professor Osborne-Reynolds designed a turbine pump that Mather and Platt improved. The centrifugal pump was essential to operating a bleaching kier, hence their interest. Later, it became the core product and it is the Pump division alone that survives in India.
  • 1883: they obtained the rights to manufacture Edison’s electric dynamo and, as a result of improvements by Dr. John Hopkinson, the Edison-Hopkinson dynamo was produced. This lead to the formation of a electrical engineering division, the military work on submarine motors, and later involvement in electricity generation.
  • 1883: They obtained sole rights outside the USA to manufacture the Grinnel's automatic sprinkler. These rights expired in the 1970s. The production of sprinkler systems for cotton mills led to the prominent water towers and flat roofs for water storage.
  • 1899: Mather & Platt incorporated
  • 1940: Mather & Platt's start manufacturing in India with a factory at Kolkata
  • 1959: Mather & Platt's set up a second manufacturing unit set up at Chinchwad, Pune
  • 1978: Mather & Platt's changes its share holding pattern to become an Indian company
  • 1978: Mather & Platt's was taken over by the Australian-based company Wormald International. The Pump Department was later sold to the Scottish company Weir Pumps, which still uses the Newton Heath site today. Most of the original buildings have now been demolished but the foundry and main office building have survived
  • 2005: Mather & Platt's becomes part of WILO AG, Germany

Salford Iron Works

Park Works, Newton Heath

A. V. Roe & Company (Avro) was a Manchester company founded in 1910 by Humphrey and Alliott Verdon Roe. On the outbreak of the World War I, they rented part of the Newton Heath Site so they could expand production. A new purpose-built factory was completed in 1919. The Avro Avian designed by Roy Chadwick was built there, and later, parts for the Avro Lancaster bomber. When Avro left the site after World War II the factory was used as a storage depot by the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS). Today the building is used by various businesses for storage. [3]

India

Art and Media

The main entrance to the Park Works features in the 1943 painting Going to Work by LS Lowry. [3]

References

  1. ^ Companies/Mather-and-Platt-Machinery.
  2. ^ a b Boschi, Marcel (2009). "Marcel Boschi's History of Mather & Platt". Retrieved 2009-10-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c Made in East Manchester, pub Museum of Science and Industry
  4. ^ Marple Ironbridge

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