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1913

W.J. Clow was founded by William J. Clow, the grandfather of the present chairman in March of this year. He started manufacturing wooden steps and ladders in the city of Glasgow.

1930

A ladder assembly factory was opened in Dublin and run by the son of the founder.

1952

Steel trestles and towers were manufactured in the Glasgow ladder factory.

1975

A new 70,000 sq. ft. factory was bought in Broad Street, Glasgow where aluminium trestles and steps were manufactured in addition to the original wood ladders, steps and steel trestles and towers.

1976

The first glassfibre ladder was made in the Glasgow factory.

1977

A new assembly factory was opened in Belfast.

1978

W.J. Clow Ireland was founded.

1980

Mr. Douglas Clow, third generation, took over as Managing Director.

1982

W.J. Clow (Midlands) Ltd. was founded in Walsall, W. Midlands, manufacturing aluminium ladders and steps.

1986

Acquisition of McLean Buchanan & Co. Ltd, lift car manufacturers.

1988

Acquisition of Dodd, Taylor & Gunn, ironmongers, Glasgow.

1989

Acquisition of Quarryknowe fabricators Ltd., manufacturers of stainless steel ladders in Glasgow.

1989

Acquisition of McCall Munro & Co, (lift car manufacturers).

1992

Acquisition of Hardlife Ladders, manufacturers of aluminium ladders and steps, Stouport on Severn.

1995

Acquisition of Timballoy Ladder Co., manufacturers of aluminium ladders and steps, Wombourne, W. Midlands

1997

The Clow Group Ltd. was formed, incorporating factories in Glasgow, Walsall, London and Belfast in addition to a depot in Dublin.

1998

Development and manufacture of the Aluglas ladder, comprising of glassfibre stiles and aluminium rungs. Acquisition of Drew Clark Ladder Manufacturers - purveyors of ladders to the Queen

1999

Work commenced on the new factory for glassfibre ladders in Glasgow.

2000

New office and warehouse facilities established in Glasgow providing over 100,00 square feet of office and factory space.

2001

New premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland located close to the docks and main commercial trading area.

2005

Expansion of Cradley Heath factory with the addition of an extra 30,000 square feet providing increased production and storage capabilities.

2007

Aquisition of Corderg Ladders and new premises in Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin, Ireland.

 

 

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