Success built on experience
McDonald Engineers, as its name would suggest, had its beginnings in the world of engineering back in 1930 but within two decades it became known worldwide for its plumbing systems.
When World War Two broke out the firm moved into the production
of aircraft wings and it was to be peacetime before it turned its attention
to plumbing, manufacturing copper cylinders and complete plumbing systems,
mostly for Australia and the Middle East.
As the markets for complete systems decreased McDonald Engineers found itself
expanding within the copper cylinder market.
"The customer just needs to place the order then forget about it, which
cuts out any inconvenience and time wasting and at the end of the day that
saves the customer money".
McDonald Engineers is proud of its independent status - it is one of only
a very few Scottish independent manufacturers remaining in the plumbing
and heating industry.
Managing Director Bill Stewart, whose Father Jimmy took part in a Management
buy-out in 1973 and whose brother Jamie is Sales Director, is proud that
while the firm has expanded and moved with the times, it still believes
in the principles established by the original McDonald 60 years ago - quality,
service and value for money.
Uncomplicated Quality and Value
Copper Cylinder Manufacturers
"Always forward looking, the company realised the importance of its quality system. It is the holder of two kitemark licences and has operated to BS EN ISO 9002, acheiving all three symbols of stringent quality in the early 1980's."
© McDonald Engineers 2010