Babcock International Investments Ltd , London, England, was incorporated in 1920 to act as an operating company for the overseas interests of Babcock & Wilcox Ltd , boilermakers, Glasgow, Scotland. By 1975 , Babcock & Wilcox Ltd had subsidiary companies in Australia, Belgium, France, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and West Germany. However, because of an agreement with Babcock & Wilcox Co, USA, the company held no interests in the USA or Cuba. By 1985 , these subsidiaries were managed directly by Babcock International plc , the successor company to Babcock & Wilcox Ltd. In 1992 the company became Babcock NNC Ltd and in 1993 changed its name again to Babcock Investments Ltd and was a direct subsidiary answerable to Babcock International Group plc . In 2002 , Babcock Investments Ltd was a non-trading company based owned by Babcock International Group plc.
From the guide to the Records of Babcock International Investments Ltd, 1920-1992, overseas operating company, London, England, 1963-1982, (Glasgow University Archive Services)
