RCR Tomlinson

In 1898, Tomlinson Bros was founded as an engineering company in Perth by Ernest and Edward Tomlinson.[1] In 1951 the company was floated.[2][3]

In 1981, Clyde Engineering that already held a 63% shareholding, launched a successful takeover bid.[4][5] In 1985 with a lack of work, Clyde proposed to close the business, however it was rescued in a management buyout.[6] In December 1996 RCR Tomlinson was formed when RCR Engineering and Tomlinson Bros merged.[3]

In the 2000s, it diversified into solar power projects.[7]

In November 2018, RCR Tomlinson was placed in voluntary administration.[8][9][10] The collapse came just three months after it had received a $100 million capital injection.[7] In December 2018, the O'Donnell Griffin rail business was sold to John Holland.[11]

It appears the Company was trading insolvent for many months before the collapse and investigations into the Directors are ongoing.[12]