"The most important part of this building is its history."
Gordon Gibb- Building architect

The site where India of Inchinnan now stands was first used by William Beardmore and Company for the construction of airships during World War Ι. The company flourished for a number of years, successfully producing many of the R series airships, including the R34. This aircraft completed the first transatlantic air crossing in both directions in 1919. Leaving Britain on 2nd of July the aircraft arrived in Mineola, Long Island, on 6th of July after a flight of 108 hours.

Despite the company’s successes, with the end of World War Ι came a slump in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Decreased demand resulted in the closure of the business in October of 1922.

Five years later, India Tyres purchased the site to house their tyre factory. The business was prosperous and houses were built in Allands Avenue and India Drive to accommodate the 2,500 employees of the tyre factory.

India Tyres commissioned the Art Deco office block in 1930, strategically located in front of the mill building for optimum visibility from the busy Edinburgh to Greenock through road. The building was used for its intended purpose for half a century before its closure.

Sadly, for a number of years the formerly glorious building was a victim of vandalism and arson. With the exception of the office block, all other buildings on the Inchinnan site were demolished.

Efforts were made by Renfrew Development Agency to utilise the building but unfortunately these labours were in vain as progress was not made.

Graham Technology took on the restoration of the building with more success. The grade “A” listed building was saved from dereliction and now houses the company headquarters.