Wyman-Gordon is a company that designs and manufactures complex metal components.
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14 Facts About Wyman-Gordon
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Wyman-Gordon began with eight people in a small wooden factory building, forging crankshafts for looms.
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Wyman-Gordon maintained a close relationship with manufacturers of commercial and military airplanes after the war, making growing numbers of parts for engines, crankshafts, propellers, airframes, and landing gear.
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Wyman-Gordon expanded the Worcester factory and opened a new plant in Harvey, Illinois.
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The new components produced by Wyman-Gordon were of much greater value, compensating for their decreased number.
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In 1980, Wyman-Gordon was hit by a severe shortage of titanium that hurt its ability to fulfil orders for hundreds of types of aircraft.
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Wyman-Gordon had interests in banking and was part owner of the Worcester Telegram.
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Wyman-Gordon was one of the founders of the right-wing and anticommunist John Birch Society.
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Wyman-Gordon acquired PFI investment cast facilities, Arwood investment cast facilities, and Cameron Forge .
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Wyman-Gordon purchased the UEF aerospace division of United Engineering Forgings in May 2000 for £22m, calling the new subsidiary Wyman Gordon Lincoln.
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In 2000, Wyman-Gordon built a manufacturing facility in Plzen, Czech Republic.
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In December 2000, Wyman-Gordon acquired the Drop Dies and Forging Company, which had been founded in 1919 by Joseph F Rice.
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In January 2011, it was reported that Wyman-Gordon had expressed interest in a joint venture with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to manufacture boiler tubes in India.
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Wyman-Gordon serves the marine, aerospace, power, fuel, and construction industries.
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