Carter began brass and iron foundry operations in Summertown, Oxford in 1821, which he expanded into the Jericho district of Oxford in 1825, building a large factory, the Eagle Ironworks, next to the strategically important Oxford to Birmingham canal. In its early days the company manufactured agricultural machinery and ornamental ironwork such as balconies and railings.
Carter started a foundry in Summertown, Oxford in 1821, which he expanded into Jericho district of Oxford by 1825, building a large factory called Eagle Ironworks near the Oxford to Birmingham canal. The company initially produced agricultural machinery and decorative ironwork like balconies and railings.