Barry Hutchinson
Dennis Fire Engines
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445646077
- author:
- Barry Hutchinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 16.5 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dennis Fire Engines: A History of Innovation and Export Success The story of Dennis Fire Engines begins in Guildford, where the company started manufacturing bicycles and cars before turning its attention to fire engines. In 1908, Dennis designed its first fire engine, which would go on to establish the company as a leading supplier to the London Fire Brigade. Over the years, technical developments and export success took the company to Commonwealth countries, where the name Dennis became synonymous with fire engines. Dennis continued to innovate and expand its product range, supplying smaller town and country fire engines, as well as larger engines used by city fire brigades. The company's production remained varied and innovative, even in the post-war years, and it played a significant role in supplying fire-fighting trailer pumps during the Blitz. The development of the Dennis Rapier and Dennis Sabre models brought the story right up to date, cementing the company's reputation as a leading manufacturer of fire engines. This book provides a comprehensive account of Dennis Fire Engines' history, from its early days to its eventual cessation of independent production in 2007.
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