Private company

Williamson-Balfour Company

Scottish owned Chilean company

The Williamson-Balfour Company (or Williamson, Balfour and Company) was a Scottish owned Chilean company. Its successor company, Williamson Balfour Motors S.A., is a subsidiary of the British company Inchcape plc.2 It was founded by Alexander Balfour and Stephen Williamson.1 It ceased to exist in 2000.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1863Founded1
  • Founded inValparaíso1

The Williamson-Balfour Company (or Williamson, Balfour and Company) was a Scottish owned Chilean company. Its successor company, Williamson Balfour Motors S.A., is a subsidiary of the British company Inchcape plc.2

The story

Founded by Alexander Balfour and Stephen Williamson in 1863, in Valparaíso.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

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Timeline

  1. 2000Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1981Acquired Acquired by Inchcape plc1
  3. 1972Acquired Acquired by Lloyds Bank1
  4. 1965Acquired Acquired by Bank of London and South America1
  5. 1863Acquired Acquired by Balfour Williamson1
  6. 1863Founded Founded in Valparaíso1

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