 By 1883, in partnership with his brother, James Ramsay, "Messrs. Ramsay, Boot & Shoe Manufacturers" employed 51 workers producing approximately 500 pairs of boots per week or 25,000 pairs yearly.This was 5% of total Maybole production.Thomas Ramsay's business centered around production in the St Cuthbert's area of Maybole and distribution through Glasgow.