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'''Borg & Beck''' is a brand of automotive components, owned by the British company First Line<ref>{{Cite web|title=Company - Borg & Beck|url=https://www.borgandbeck.com/|access-date=2021-10-26|website=www.borgandbeck.com}}</ref> |
'''Borg & Beck''' is a brand of automotive components, owned by the British company First Line<ref>{{Cite web|title=Company - Borg & Beck|url=https://www.borgandbeck.com/|access-date=2021-10-26|website=www.borgandbeck.com}}</ref> |
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The brand originated in [[Moline, Illinois]] United States as a tool company, and was established by Charles Borg and Marshall Beck.<ref name="rhino">https://rhinointernational.org/product/borg-beck/</ref> In 1909 they invented the first practical sliding clutch.<ref name="garagewire">https://garagewire.co.uk/garage-wire-views-issuu/revealed-invention-of-the-first-practical-sliding-clutch/</ref> |
The brand originated in [[Moline, Illinois]] United States as a tool company, and was established by Charles Borg and Marshall Beck.<ref name="rhino">https://rhinointernational.org/product/borg-beck/</ref> In 1909 they invented the first practical sliding clutch.<ref name="garagewire">https://garagewire.co.uk/garage-wire-views-issuu/revealed-invention-of-the-first-practical-sliding-clutch/</ref> The company later merged with others in 1928 to become [[BorgWarner]].<ref name="rhino" /> |
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The company was particularly successful in the UK, where, during the 1970s, over of 85% of British made vehicles had a Borg & Beck clutch.<ref name="garagewire" /> |
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The Borg & Beck brand was purchased in 2006 by UK company First Line Ltd.<ref name="garagewire" /> |
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Revision as of 12:57, 26 October 2021
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Clutch Braking Steering Suspension Filters Cables Wheel Bearings Cooling Turbo Hoses |
| Parent | First Line Ltd |
| Divisions | Automotive Aftermarket |
| Website | borgandbeck.com |
Borg & Beck is a brand of automotive components, owned by the British company First Line[1]
The brand originated in Moline, Illinois United States as a tool company, and was established by Charles Borg and Marshall Beck.[2] In 1909 they invented the first practical sliding clutch.[3] The company later merged with others in 1928 to become BorgWarner.[2]
The company was particularly successful in the UK, where, during the 1970s, over of 85% of British made vehicles had a Borg & Beck clutch.[3]
The Borg & Beck brand was purchased in 2006 by UK company First Line Ltd.[3]
References
- ^ "Company - Borg & Beck". www.borgandbeck.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ a b https://rhinointernational.org/product/borg-beck/
- ^ a b c https://garagewire.co.uk/garage-wire-views-issuu/revealed-invention-of-the-first-practical-sliding-clutch/
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