Renold Chains: A History of the Company and the Rise of the Precision Chain Industry 1879-1955

by Basil Tripp

Overview

This volume focuses on the history and company of Renold Chains and the rise of the Precision Chain Industry between 1879 and 1955. Originally published in 1956, Renold Chains Limited, as the largest precision chain and chain accessory producing organisation in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138879775
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/04/2015
Series:	Economic History
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction 1. The Father of an Industry 2. Precision Chain Invention and Design 1864-1955 3. Development and Application 1864-1955 Part 2: The Three Competitors 4. Foundations 1789-1903 5. A Changing World 1900-1906 6. From Peace to War 1907-1915 7. The Impact of War 1915-1918 8. The Industry Steps Out 1919-1929 Part 3: Pooled Resources 9. The Merger 1930-1939 10. The Second World War 1939-1945 11. The Threshold of The Future 1945-1955 12. Conclusion