William Brown (d. 1980) was the Publicity Manager of Carron Company. He joined the Advertising Department of Carron Co after leaving Falkirk High School prior to 1939. During the Second World War he worked in Mungal Foundry and returned to Carron advertising department after the war. He became a manager and later became Public Relations Manager, dealing with public enquiries including historic enquiries. He was responsible for Carron Co's historic records.