The Weir Group PLC

Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability - helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. In 1871, two brothers, George and James Weir founded the engineering firm of G. & J. Weir, joining the booming industry of the West Coast of Scotland. Both engineers, the brothers developed ground-breaking inventions including the celebrated direct-acting feed pump. It was crucial to the development of steam ships at that time and helped support the rapid growth of transatlantic trade. Today, The Weir Group PLC is one of the world’s leading engineering businesses serving mining, infrastructure and oil and gas customers in more than 50 countries.