John Brown & Company

John Brown & Company was a prominent British engineering firm founded in 1851, renowned for its shipbuilding and locomotive manufacturing. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, it played a crucial role in the industrial revolution, producing notable vessels such as warships and passenger liners. The company was influential in advancing marine and industrial engineering technologies. Over the years, John Brown & Company expanded into various sectors, including steel production and arms manufacturing, but faced challenges and restructuring in the latter part of the 20th century. It is now known more for its historical significance than its industrial operations.