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The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
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The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
The Moss Gear Company finds its origins, in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in 1910. Those engineers who established the company were not named Moss, but Duckitt. Originally from Moss Side, Yorkshire, some 85 miles north of Aston, they took their name from their hometown when establishing their first factory. At first, they began production with spiral bevel gears, and quickly added complete transmissions for motorcycles and automobiles. Date: 1920
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity inside the Moss Gear Company factory in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in the year 1920. The Moss Gear Company, whose founders were not named Moss but Duckitt, traces its origins back to 1910 in Moss Side, Yorkshire, some 85 miles north of Aston Manor. The engineers, inspired by their hometown, adopted its name when they established their first factory in Birmingham. Initially, they focused on the production of spiral bevel gears, but their expertise and innovation soon expanded to include the manufacturing of complete transmissions for both motorcycles and automobiles. The factory's workforce is seen here in the photograph, working diligently to meet the growing demand for their high-quality gear systems. The Moss Gear Company's reputation for excellence in engineering and manufacturing continued to thrive throughout the 20th century, making it a significant player in the automotive industry.
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