Our History
Laurence Scott
1883
William Harding Scott meets E.A. Paris
William Harding Scott meets E.A. Paris and is asked to develop a dynamo for Colman’s.
1884
Paris and Scott Ltd Established
Paris and Scott Ltd was established.
1887
R. Laurence Investment
Mr. R. Laurence invests £6000 into the business, and the company becomes Laurence and Scott Ltd shortly afterward.
1896
Relocation to Hardy Road
The company moves to Hardy Road, where it is still located today, using land previously owned by Colman.
1929
Acquisition of Electromotors Ltd
Laurence Scott acquires Electromotors Ltd and becomes Laurence, Scott, and Electromotors Ltd.
1980
Mining Supplies Acquires Laurence Scott
Mining Supplies acquires Laurence Scott, including facilities in Wolverhampton and Manchester.
1986
FKI Acquires Laurence Scott
FKI acquires Laurence Scott and Electromotors Ltd.
2005
Sale of Laurence Scott to Private Investor
FKI sells Laurence Scott and Electromotors Ltd to a private investor.
Morley
1897
Morley Electrical Engineering Company Established
Morley Electrical Engineering Company Ltd is established, marking the beginning of its journey as a leader in underground coal mining.
1974
Bullough Group Acquires Morley
The Bullough Group buys Morley from the Summerscales family, expanding its industrial reach.
2000
Morley Management Buyout
A management buyout creates Morley Electric Motors, solidifying the company’s independent growth.
2004
ATB Antriebstechnik AG Acquires Morley
ATB Antriebstechnik AG buys Morley and creates ATB Morley Ltd.
2007
Morley Acquires David McClure Ltd and Vlastoclarkwatson Ltd
Morley expands further by acquiring David McClure Ltd and Vlastoclarkwatson Ltd.
2008
Royal Visit
HRH the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, visits Morley, recognizing its industrial significance.
2009
Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade
Morley wins the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
2010
Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation
Morley wins the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.
2012
Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade
Morley wins another Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
Laurence Scott and Morley Merged Timeline
2011
Wolong Takes Over ATB Group
The ATB Group, including Morley, Laurence Scott, and ATB Welzheim, is taken over by Wolong.
2015
ATB Morley and Laurence Scott Merge
Morley merges with Laurence Scott to form ATB Group UK Ltd, continuing operations under the Wolong Group.
2021
Manufacturing Consolidation in Norwich
Manufacturing of Morley and Laurence Scott products is consolidated into one factory in Norwich, UK.