Paxman (engines)
| Industry | Diesel engines brand |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Founders | James Noah Paxman Henry Davey Charles Davey |
| Defunct | 2021 |
| Headquarters | , England |
| Parent | MAN Energy Solutions |
| Website | MAN-ES-Paxman |
Paxman was a major British brand of diesel engines. Ownership has changed on a number of occasions from the company's formation in 1865, and the brand is now part of MAN Energy Solutions. At its peak, the Paxman works covered 23 acres (9.3 ha) and employed over 2,000 people. Early Paxman diesel engines (with "Comet" indirect injection cylinder heads, designed by Sir Harry Ricardo) carried the name Paxman Ricardo.