DAVEY PAXMAN TO FINALLY CLOSE
The famous old Davey Paxman works site in Colchester (acquired by MAN of Germany in 2000) is to close. The Paxman business, founded in 1865, moved to its present site in 1876. Closure early next year will mark the end of 144 years of manufacturing here, say Patrick Knight and Richard Carr.
Paxman became part of MAN B&W Diesel Ltd in June 2000. On 18 May 2001 MAN announced a re-organisation of its diesel engine businesses in the UK. At that stage management of the Paxman engine business was transferred to MAN B&W Diesel Ltd’s
