Background
Merrills, Austin was born on April 15, 1928 in Sheffield, England. Son of Austin and Lily (Oates) Merrills.
metal products company executive
Merrills, Austin was born on April 15, 1928 in Sheffield, England. Son of Austin and Lily (Oates) Merrills.
Computer Software Systems, Sheffield U., 1952.
Various positions, Ireland Alloys (Holdings) Ltd., Hamilton, Scotland, 1953-1970;
chairman group companies, Ireland Alloys Ltd., Hamilton, Scotland, since 1970. County member, past vice president Bureau International Recuperation, Brussels, 1980-1993;county member, past president British Secondary Metals Association, since 1967. Director Johnston Press PLC, Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1985.
Member Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board, since 1981. Chairman Ireland Alloys Inc., Houston, National Nickel Alloy Corporation, Greenville, Pennsylvania, Astromet Inc., Schererville, Indiana.
Governor Glasgow School Art, Scotland, since 1989. Fellow Royal Society Encouragement of Arts and Manufacturers.
Married Daphne Olivia Coates, December 26, 1953. Children: Simon, Amanda, Victoria.