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30th August 2023

Acquisition of McMillan (Coppersmiths and Fabricators) Ltd.

Briggs of Burton acquired Scottish copper still equipment manufacturer McMillan based in Prestonpans just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. McMillan (Coppersmiths & Fabricators) Ltd. and its predecessor Archibald McMillan & Co Ltd have been a significant force in the domestic and worldwide supply of copper distilling and stainless-steel process equipment since the company was originally founded in 1867. With this acquisition, Briggs of Burton will continue to build on its reputation to supply its distilling customers with market leading process equipment and engineering services together with McMillan’s copper distillation equipment.

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