David Brown Limited

David Brown Limited was a British engineering company, principally engaged in the manufacture of gears and gearboxes.

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British - Engineering - Gear - Gearbox

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Founded in 1860 as a general manufacturing company, by 1873 David Brown had focused on gear systems.

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1860 - 1873

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In 1947, the company acquired Aston Martin and in 1948, Lagonda, selling both in 1972 to Company Developments Limited.

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1947 - Aston Martin - 1948 - Lagonda - 1972 - Company Developments Limited

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In 1990, the family disposed of its stake to its management who floated the group as a public company in 1993. David Brown was acquired by Textron Inc. in October 1998.

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1990 - 1993 - Textron Inc. - 1998

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