Hancock and Foden
Forerunner of Foden and previously Plant and Hancock
1866 Became Hancock and Foden when Edwin Foden became a partner
1870 George Hancock retired and the company was renamed
1876 Renamed Edwin Foden Sons and Co Ltd. The company produced massive industrial engines, as well as small stationary steam engines and agricultural traction engines. Regular production of the steam tractors commenced.