Pattullo Brothers

PATTULLO BROTHERS, Oil Merchants and Refiners, 177, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow.

    The large oil refining works of the above firm are situated at the junction of Crownpoint Road and Rochester Street, and form one of the most important centres of the industry in Glasgow. The firm have carried on the business since 1877 — in Washington Street and latterly at the present situation.

    The concern is of very considerable extent, with a total frontage to both the above-named thoroughfares of about 200 feet. The public and private offices occupy separate building, and are very handsomely fitted up. Oil refining operations are carried on very briskly by the aid of a special plant supplied with steam-power, and including the best modern arrangements and most improved appliances for filtering and pressing out the several oils. A hoist is also provided for expediting the work of dispatch. The chief specialities produced are sperm, whale, seal, jute, batching, and cod-liver oils, and excellent grades of grease for lubricating railway rolling stock. Some idea of the extensive character of the firm’s production may be gained from the fact that they sell annually from six to seven thousand barrels of oil, holding, at the same time, a large stock. With the facilities at their disposal, they are able to maintain the highest repute in the market.

    Mr. David Pattullo is now the sole proprietor, his brother having died a short time ago. He is, we need hardly say, exceptionally well qualified for carrying on and developing this important line of business, and possesses a very thorough mastery of its operations both on its manufacturing and commercial sides.

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