Wyman-Gordon Company

Dates:
Active 1883
Active 1983

Biographical notes:

Worcester Drop Forging Company founded in Worcester, Mass., by Horace Wyman and Lyman F. Gordon in 1883, chiefly as provider and manufacturer of forgings for local industries; later renamed Wyman-Gordon Company; during the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century, became known as world producer of forgings for transportation industries, from bicycle parts to automobile crankshafts and specialized forgings for the aerospace industries.

From the description of Records, 1883-1983 (bulk ca. 1940-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958173

Worcester Drop Forging Company founded in Worcester, Mass., by Horace Wyman and Lyman F. Gordon in 1883, chiefly as provider and manufacturer of forgings for local industries; later renamed Wyman-Gordon Company; during the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century, became known as world producer of forgings for transportation industries, from bicycle parts to automobile crankshafts and specialized forgings for the aerospace industry.

From the description of Records, 1883-1983 (bulk 1952-1983). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70923134

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Subjects:

  • Floods
  • Aerospace industries
  • Aiecraft industry
  • Airplanes
  • Automobiles
  • Bicycle industry
  • Cranks and crankshafts
  • Fires
  • Forging industry
  • Forging machinery
  • Tornadoes

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Places:

  • Massachusetts--Grafton (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Worcester (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Grafton (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Worcester (as recorded)