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was given the task of establishing and running this new base. The
year also saw the introduction of a non-slip tread for staircases.
A threat of further litigation shadowed for
Haywards the closing weeks of this eventful year. Fortunately, it was
no more than a threat and the dispute was amicably settled. But a
darker shadow hovered over the nation as a whole and the same bells
which rang in the New Year were soon tolling for the death of the aged
Queen.
May of the following year, 1901, brought an
announcement:
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"HAYWARD BROTHERS AND ECKSTEIN
LTD. have recently purchased the Goodwill, Plant, Patterns,
and stock of the 'ALLIANCE VENTILATING
COMPANY' late of 17, Bethnal Green Road, E. and have
removed same to Union Iron Works, Union Street, Borough, London."
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A tinsmith's shop was built to supply the
demands which immediately arose as a result of this acquisition and
the name "Alliance" was retained and applied to all types emanating
from the designs and patterns purchased.
This addition to the company's activities came
at the same time as J. A. Willmore's decision to retire owing to
indifferent health. His resignation was accepted with regret by the
directors who knew how well he had assisted the company and how
important his flair for organisation had been in modeling the
combined character of three companies. In business systems and
administration, he was undoubtedly ahead of his contemporaries and
many of the methods he introduced sixty years ago have stood the
test of time.
G. F. Pittar was appointed Works Manager at
the end of 1901. The newcomer was a qualifier engineer and turned
his attention to improvements in the plant and tools, a task which the
rapid advancement and adjustments of the last few years had rendered
overdue.
Trade conditions in Scotland, where one of
the company's oldest agencies had operated for a great number of years,
worsened considerably at this time. "Competition in Scotland gets
keener every year," recorded the Secretary, "and prices are now down to
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