Download or read book The First Conglomerate 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company written by Don Bissell and published by . This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A business history of the Singer Sewing Machine Company as seen from the company president's office. Overview of sewing machine history and development. Brief biography of Isaac M. Singer followed by biographical sketches of succeeding company presidents over 145 years to the present day. Biographies of company presidents: Edward S. Clark, George Ross McKenzie, F. G. Bourne, Sir Douglas Alexander, Milton C. Lightner, Donald P. Kircher, Joseph B. Flavin, Paul Bilzerian and James H. Ting.