page news in the Scottish-based newspapers. In October 1974 the factory hosted a Space Seminar for the astronaut Neil Armstrong and British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore. Both visited the Scottish factory to promote the introduction of 'Quartz' time-keeping. The Westclox Scotland plant in Dumbarton became the Headquarters of General Time (International Operations) Ltd in 1976. The advent of Quartz clock technology, developed largely by General Time for use in the Apollo 11 Command Module, resulted in the reduction of mechanical clock production and sales, and the factory closed in 1988. Present day Following closure, the former Westclox factory building in Dumbarton was converted, and is now home to many small businesses. References External links Clockhistory.com: "Westclox in Scotland" Clock manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom Defunct companies of Scotland Dumbarton Manufacturing companies of Scotland History of West Dunbartonshire Manufacturing companies established in 1948 Manufacturing companies disestablished in 1988 1948 establishments in Scotland 1988 disestablishments in Scotland Defunct manufacturing companies of Scotland British companies established in 1948 British companies disestablished in 1988