Harry Brearley and Iron Foundry and Steel Innovation Harry Brearley was an English metallurgist who is best known for his groundbreaking work on stainless steel. In the early 20th century, the steel industry was rapidly expanding, and there was a growing demand for steel that was resistant to corrosion and rust. Brearley’s innovative work in
John Wilkinson and the Importance of Cast Iron Foundries Cast iron is a strong, durable, and versatile material that has been used for centuries in a wide range of applications. One of the key figures responsible for the widespread adoption of cast iron was John Wilkinson, an English industrialist and inventor who played a crucial
Benjamin Huntsman and the Innovation of the Iron Foundry Iron foundries have played a vital role in the industrial development of the world, and one name that stands out in the history of iron foundries is Benjamin Huntsman. A British inventor and manufacturer, Huntsman is credited with revolutionizing the production of steel and establishing the
John Winthrop Jr. and His Impact on America’s Iron Foundries John Winthrop Jr. was an important figure in the development of iron foundries in the United States during the 18th century. He was an entrepreneur, inventor, and politician who played a key role in the industrial revolution that transformed America into a manufacturing powerhouse. Winthrop’s
Abraham Darby Innovates Iron Smelting Abraham Darby is a name that is synonymous with the history of iron smelting in the United Kingdom. Darby was a skilled entrepreneur and industrialist who played a significant role in revolutionizing the iron industry. Through his innovations, he transformed the process of iron smelting and contributed to the development
Foundries Bring the World Into the Modern Age One Iron Casting at a Time The legacy of iron castings has had an impact throughout the history of our country. Willman has been there since 1912, serving our country and serving our customers with excellence! Through the years after World War II, Willman has sailed a
The iron foundry has been a part of many innovations in everyday life, industry, and military technology. Some of those innovations were for things that already existed. Some of them were for technologies that were new to the world. During World War II, we saw both come into play. The World’s Navies Evolve The navy
The iron foundry has been an important part of human history for 5,000 years. In peacetime, its castings can make important tools to improve the quality of life. In wartime, its castings help protect that quality of life. Europe Descends Into War Europe was a mess. Twenty years earlier they had said, “Never again.” They
As iron castings were produced in foundries, a weary world descends into a conflict that will transform the nations. Two centuries of massive conflicts had rewritten the map of Europe again and again. The Seven Years’ War occurred 160 years before World War I, introducing the world to the first global conflict. Since then Europe
The Iron Foundry Industry Enters the 1920s in Style. The 1920s was a period of unparalleled prosperity for the iron foundry industry and American business. But those quick gains were followed by bigger losses that would threaten the survival of even well-established companies. The Economy Booms as the War Ends The period immediately after the
