Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) is celebrating 140 years of engineering and manufacturing at its Cathcart facility in Glasgow, Scotland, highlighting the site's contribution to industrial pump technology and its continuing role in developing solutions for critical applications.

Established in 1886 by brothers George and James Weir, the facility is now home to ClydeUnion Pumps, one of Celeros FT's six global brands. Over the decades, the site has evolved from supporting steam-powered marine engineering to developing advanced pumping technologies for the oil and gas, nuclear and energy sectors.

The Cathcart facility's engineering heritage dates back to an era when increasingly powerful steam boilers required reliable high-pressure pumping systems. Its expertise subsequently expanded into aircraft production during the First World War and into pumping applications for the growing oil industry and pipeline infrastructure during the early 20th century.

Today, the facility continues to apply this accumulated engineering knowledge to emerging industrial requirements. A notable development is BB5 pump technology for high-pressure supercritical CO? injection, with a stated injection capability of 1.5 million tonnes of CO? annually. The technology reflects the company's focus on developing pumping solutions for evolving energy and decarbonisation applications.

Alongside technological development, Celeros FT continues to invest in manufacturing capabilities and workforce development at Cathcart. Its apprenticeship programme currently supports 18 apprentices, helping preserve specialist engineering skills while preparing the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

"The significance of 140 years at the Cathcart site is not simply that engineering has taken place here for a very long time. It is that the legacy built over generations continues to shape the work we do today," said Andy Doris, Site Lead, Glasgow, Celeros Flow Technology.

"That depth of experience is one of our greatest strengths. Whether we are developing pumping technologies for emerging opportunities such as new nuclear projects or helping customers maximise the life of equipment that has already delivered decades of service, we draw on a unique reservoir of engineering knowledge and practical insight," he added.

The facility also forms part of Glasgow's industrial heritage, housing Category B-listed buildings, including a 1912 office complex based on a design by American industrial architect Albert Kahn and a 1937 amenity building designed by Glasgow architects Wylie, Shanks & Wylie.

Celeros FT said continued investment in its facilities, technology and workforce will strengthen Cathcart's engineering and manufacturing capabilities, enabling the company to support existing industrial equipment while developing flow-control solutions for emerging applications.

The milestone underscores the site's transition from traditional pump manufacturing to advanced engineering solutions for critical industries, combining established technical expertise with modern manufacturing technologies.