Person
Huckson, H. J.
- Occupation
- Manufacturer
Summary
H. J. Huckson designed a diecasting machine for which the first Australian patent was granted for this type of unit. The machine was used to cast a range of aluminium-bronze alloy articles such as gas taps, hardware fittings and bronze nuts and bolts. The company with which he was associated began life as N.J. Huckson and Co. of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, was re-established in Melbourne as Huckson Diecastings in 1929 and in 1977 won the AZDA Award for Distinction for a redesigned diecast soap holder which greatly increased productivity and profit.
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Resources
- 'Huckson, H. J.', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1477071. Details
See also
- Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Technology in Australia 1788-1988, Online edn, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, Melbourne, 3 May 2000, http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/index_h.html. Details
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Created: 25 May 2001, Last modified: 4 February 2010
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