The company was founded by William Peck, Edinburgh's City Astronomer, to develop the emerging technology of electricity.

This unit was mounted to the front of a chassis, creating a five-wheeled vehicle, but could also be attached to a horse-drawn carriage.

A more conventional front wheel drive electric vehicle was also briefly produced.

Buredi, a joint venture between The Burrell Company and the City of Edinburgh Council, had hoped to redevelop the factory to create a range of residential apartments, townhouses and commercial office space.

[1] In July 2024, the Lar Housing Trust submitted plans for the conversion of the production block into 28 townhouses.