👉 Manchester Engineering was a prominent British engineering and manufacturing company that played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the textile industry. Founded in 1810 by Joseph Locke and later expanded under the leadership of Richard Arkwright, George Stephenson, and William Murdoch, the company specialized in the production of steam engines, machinery, and textiles. Manchester Engineering was pivotal in the development of the factory system, introducing innovations like the water frame and power loom, which significantly increased production efficiency and transformed manufacturing processes. The company's factories in Manchester became symbols of industrial progress, contributing to the city's growth into a major industrial hub and influencing global industrialization.
