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Therser's UK Legacy Brands, Wellman, Almor, Almor Group, Almor Wellman, Birlec, Wild Barfield timeline
by Therser Sales Team on 21-Jul-2023 14:43:46
Almor Wellman can trace its history back to 1904. Prior to it’s acquisition by the Almor Group, the original Wellman business expanded through it’s own acquisition of a number of well-known names in furnace building such as Incandescent, Birlec, British Furnaces, Gibbons, Metalectric, CGE (Consultant Gas Engineers) Wild Barfield and Barlow Whitney. Today these brands all contribute to Wellman’s depth of technical expertise and knowledge of furnace manufacturing and operation.
1904
Where it all started
The combination of Almor and Wellman businesses within this division can trace their histories back to 1904, and incorporates the businesses and technology from several well respected UK furnace builders.
1919
Wellman, Smith, Owen Engineering Corporation
Incorporated as a private company.
1924
The Wellman Company was made public
1938
Wellman acquired Basic Industries Equipment Company
WWII
Constructed many plants for making shells, some of which were exported; also made and fitted bridge laying equipment to tanks
WWII
1947
Acquired the shares of Wellman Bibby Co Ltd, specialists in torsional problems in power transmission.
1952
Opened branch engineering workshop at Kirkby in Liverpool and design office in Glasgow.
1947 - 1952
1960
Formed Wellman Smith Owen (Furnaces) Ltd
1960
1961
Incandescent LTD & Metalectric
Both companies were acquired by Wellman.
1965
Wellman Engineering Corporation established
1966
Brayshaw Furnaces were acquired by the Wellman Company
1976
Mormetfabs were established
Mormet fabs – alloy fabricator, heat treatment fixtures and furniture.
This is now the location of the Wellman facility in Tipton, near Birmingham.
1978
Wellman acquired British Furnaces.
1980
BIRLEC was acquired by Wellman.
1982
Gibbons Furnaces was acquired by Wellman
1984
Heat Treat Services established – acquired by Almor
1998
Wild Barfield incorporating Barlow Whitney joined the Almor Group.
Marathon Process Controls were established.
2004
Almor Partnerships
Sealed Quench Furnace installations.
Pusher Tray Type Continuous Furnaces with Controlled Atmosphere.
Continuous Conveyor Belt Furnaces.
Ring Hearth Furnaces for Continuous Carburising and Press or Oil Hardening.
Continuous Roller Hearth Furnaces.
Rotary Hearth Furnaces with Controlled Atmosphere.
2005
CGE was acquired by Wellman
2009
The Almor Group acquired Mormetfabs based in Tipton.
Tipton the new Head Office for Wellman Furnaces.
2009
2013
Wellman Thermal Services consisted of 3 parts: Wellman Robey for boilers, Wellman Furnaces for Furnace Engineering, and Wellman Process Engineering for Vapourisors and crystallisation plant.
2015
Almor Ltd acquired Wellman Furnaces
2022
Therser UK acquired The Almor Group and all legacy brands, becoming Therser UK and Wellman furnaces.
We provide comprehensive servicing, parts, and general maintenance for all of these renowned brands.
For all enquires - sales@therseruk.com
Tel 01782 824453
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