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Austral Otis Engineering Co. Ltd
History : This company was formed by B.J. Fink, J. Mc. A. Howden and others in 1887 to take over existing engineering works and to acquire patents from Otis Bros. and Standard Hydraulic Elevator Co. of America. Manufacturing from such patents, Austral Otis pioneered the introduction of elevators which made Melbourne's boom-time multi-storied office buildings possible.
Activities/Occupation: Manufacturers, machinery and equipment
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