A. Simpson & Son

Also known as A. M. Simpson, Alfred Simpson
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
A.M. Simpson and Son incorporated 1910 in South Australia and began the design and manufacture of whitewoods. Designs were undertaken by Woods Bagot and other unidentified designers. Later partnerships with Rheem and Bush Radio making televisions and hot water systems. Later merged with Pope Industries, forming Simpson Pope Holdings for whitegoods design and production.
Tags: furniture design, Industrial design, radio design

A. Simpson &​ Son Ltd.
approximately 1871-1988.

State Library of South Australia archival collection
https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/237915286

Business records of A.M. Simpson &​ Son Limited comprising letter books, financial records, scrapbooks, trade catalogues, minute book, correspondence, plans, legal documents, subject files and photographs. For details see the attached series list and special list. Additional records are listed in the attached box list.
Biography

Alfred Simpson, tinsmith and gold-digger, founded the business in 1852. The company specialised in iron, tin, copper and other metal working; manufacturing a wide range of products. Business incorporated 1910, Alfred Muller Simpson chairman, sons Alfred and Frederick directors. By 1924, the company had expanded with offices, factories and warehouses scattered around the city. During World War 2 the company opened a new factory at Dudley Park and moved into the manufacture of whitegoods. Entered into partnerships with Rheem and Bush Radio making televisions and hot water systems. In 1963, the company merged with Pope Industries, forming Simpson Pope Holdings with A.M. Simpson appointed board chairman. At the time of the merger, Simpson was a leading washing machine manufacturer and focussed almost entirely on whitegoods production.

Writers:

Michael Bogle
Date written:
2018
Last updated:
2018