J. & W. Campbell

J. & W. CAMPBELL, Turkey-Red Dyers, Auldfield Dye Works, Pollokshaws, Glasgow.

    An important auxiliary branch of the textile trades which contribute so greatly to the industrial prosperity of this district is represented by the old-established firm of Messrs. J. & W. Campbell, of the Auldfield Dye Works, Pollokshaws, which justly merits prominent notice in these columns.

    The business was originally founded upwards of half a century ago, and has been successfully conducted under its present title for more than forty years. The works, which have been recently reconstructed, are of handsome and imposing proportions, the premises occupying a total area two acres in extent, on which are erected spacious and conveniently adapted buildings for the various operations of the trade. The works are equipped throughout with plant and machinery of modern and improved construction, driven by steam power, and adequate accommodation is also provided for the packing and despatch departments and offices, etc. The chief production of the works are dyed yarns and threads in hanks, the process being principally what is termed in technical phraseology “Turkey Red” short process dyeing.

    A large number of hands varying between 200 and 250 is employed in the works under the competent supervision of the principals, whose extended connection with the trade and thoroughly practical experience ensure the maintenance of the high standard of uniform quality which has for so many generations past formed the distinguishing characteristic of all work executed by this well-known firm.

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