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1949 British Industries Fair: Company A

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A. A. MANUFACTURING KNITWEAR Co. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-11311, Copdale Road, Leicester. Teleph. : Leicester 24381.—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Knitted Dresses, Suits, Jumpers, Cardigans, Blouses, Bathing Costumes, Fleecy Petticoats, Bodices, also Men’s and Boy’s Bathing Costumes and Trunks, Children’s Legginettes and Knickers, Ladies’ Interlock Nightdresses, Pyjamas, Also Childrens.

A.B.E. Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stands No. H.50f & H.551 ”Sectric House,” Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. Teleph. : Gladstone 6464. Cables : ” Rightime, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of all types of Escapements for spring-driven Clocks, Wrist and Pocket Watches.

A.D.S. Co. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.2362, Howberry Road, Edgware, Middlesex. Teleph : Edgware 2741. —Manufacturers of Automatic Directory Service Cabinets. By this invention your Telephone Directory is obtained and replaced in one second. May be made in sizes for Directories in all countries.

A.N.D. PLATE, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I 5, Northampton Street, Birmingham 18. Teleph. : Birmingham Central 5748.—Manufacturers of Electro Plated Tableware, Fancy Goods, Cutlery and Silver Tableware. [British Jewellers Association Composite Stand.}

ABBEY CORINTHIAN GAMES Co. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.33Greycoat Place, Victoria, London, S.W.l. Teleph. : Victoria 3262 and 3263. Cables : ” Abbeemanco, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Rubstud ” and ” KifE-Stud ” for all sports footwear. ” Keepdrye ” Dartboards, “ Regulation ” Darts in all types. “ Abbey-Latex ” Balls for School and Beach. ” Corinthian ” Bagatelle, ” Makimor ” Plastic Constructional Toy, ” British Sharpshooter ” Spring Gun.

ABBOTT Bros. (Southall). Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.3Shrubbery Road, Southall, Middlesex. Teleph. : Southall 1357—Manufacturers of ‘‘ Abbess ” Office Furniture in light, medium and dark oak. Kneehole Desks, Pedestal Desks, Typist Desks, Office Tables, Planfiles, Filing Cabinets, Chairs, Draughtsman Stools, Canteen Furniture, Trestle Tables, Folding Chairs, etc.

ABERDALE CYCLE Co., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.26Bridport Road, Edmonton, London, N.I8. Teleph. : Tottenham 4804. Cables : “ Aberdale, London.”—Manufacturers of Gresham Flyer ” de . Luxe Children’s Tricycle with car type Luggage Boot and Telescopic Guider. ” Gresham Flyer ” ” Duo ” Cycle for Boys or Girls from six to ten years of age.

ABERDEEN COMBWORKS Co., Ltd., The Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I2I Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen. Teleph.: Aberdeen 57. Cables : ” Combworks, Aberdeen.” Offices and Warehouses at London and Birmingham.— Manufacturers of Horn, Keronyx and Aberoid non-inflammable Combs and Nuroid Moulded Combs of every description for all markets; also Hair Slides, Setting Combs and Shoelifts.

ABIETSAN MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd., The, Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.64Concordia Works, Carmichael Road, London, S.E.25. Teleph. : Addis- combe 2261. Cables : ” Abietsan, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Perfumes ; Eau de Cologne and Lavender Water ; Beauty Preparations comprising Face and Hand Creams and Lotions, Lipsticks, Brilliantine, After- Shave Lotion, Bath Salts, Bath Essences, Talcum Powders, etc.


ABRAHAMS & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.3I2Brama Works, Spring Street, Bell Barn Road, Birmingham 15. Teleph. : Birmingham, Midland 3868-9. Cables : " Bramaplate, Birmingham.*’ —Manufacturers of Chromium and Silver Plated Ware, Holloware and Mounted Glass and Pottery. Brama (Regd.) Stainless Cruets, Butters, Jams, Salads, Cake Stands, Biscuits. Electric Table Lamps, Hearth Stands, Sports Cups, etc.

ACKERMAN, D., <& Sons, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.407163-165, Great Portland Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Welbeck 1371- 1372. Cables : ” Namrecka, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of and Sole Agents for ” Hollywood ” and “ Ainette ” Fashion Jewellery, comprising Brooches, Dress Clips, Earrings, Necklets and Bracelets, set with Imitation Stones and Pearls ; also Pearl Necklets.

ACKERMAN, Simon, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-4195, Golden Square, London, W.L Teleph. : Gerrard 2866. Cables: Ackclothes, London.”—Manufacturers of Hand Tailored Men’s Suits, Overcoats, Sports Wear and Tropical Wear. Also Women’s Man-Tailored Suits, Coats and Sports Wear.

ACORN & LUMIUM SALES Co., Carlisle Road, London, N.W.9. 49, Greek Street, London, W.l. Distributors for “ Lumium ” Trays, Folding Trolleys, Fruit and Flower Bowls, Vases, Ashtrays, Desk Sets, Calendars, Cocktail Shakers, Coffee Percolators, Coffee Tables, Waste Paper Baskets, etc.

ACRO MARKETING, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P.28Havelock Street, Ilford, Essex. Teleph. : Ilford 0575. Cables : ” Acro- mark, Ilford.”—Manufacturers of Distinctive Signs, Showcards, Price Tickets and Displays of all types in Plastic Materials. Complete facilities for designing, fabricating, silk-screening, hot pressing and machine engraving.

ACROW (Engineers), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.2533, Catherine Place, London, S.W.l. Teleph. : Victoria 0693. •Cables: “Acrowlit, Sowest, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Rolstore ” Mobile Unit Storage System ; Steel Shelving, Units Mounted on Parallel Rows of Rails Closely Spaced. Saving of Gangways increases storage space up to 50 per cent, as compared with static storage.

ADAMS, A., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.73 53, Wigmore Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Welbeck 3215. “ Pyro, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers largers—Professional and Amateur Models. General Photographic Apparatus.

ADAMSON & Co. (Machines), Ltd. Earls Court. Prospect Works, Upper Accommodation Road, Leeds, 9. Teleph. : Leeds 22958.—Manufacturers of Industrial Sewing Machinery including Blindstitch, Button Sewing-on, Jumper Basting ; Electric Cloth-cutting Machines with Reciprocating, Circular, or Quadrilaterial Blade ; Bias and Strip Cutting Machinery, Perforating Machines, Mobile Stands, Markit Guides.

ADANA (Printing Machines), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.4215-18, Church Street, Twickenham, Middlesex. Teleph. : Popesgrove 3655-6-7.—Manufacturers of Small Printing Machines, Hand, Treadle and Power, for use in offices, factories, and educational centres. Also Hand and Power Offset Letterpress Machines for printing on Cartons, Bottles and Electrical Accessories.

ADASTRA (Glenny & Hartley), Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.-3I9160-4, Tower Bridge Road, London, S.E.l. Teleph. : Hop 2855. Cables : “ Threglan, Sedist, London.”—Manufacturers and Specialists in Sports Clothing, Leather Clothing, Golf and Ski Jackets, Lumber Jackets for all purposes. Corduroy Clothing for children.

ADDIS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. J.15Brushworks, Hertford, Herts. Teleph. : Hertford 2471-2. Cables : ” Addis, Hertford.”—Manufacturers of “ Wisdom ” Toothbrushes ; Plastic Handled Brushes of all kinds including Tooth, Denture, Nail, Hair, Mascara Brushes.

ADDRESSALL MACHINE Co. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stands No. E.44 & E.46 11-13, Southampton Row, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 3571-2. Cables : "Addressall, Westcent, London."—Manufacturers of " Addressall " Addressing, Listing Machines using Typewriteable Stencils, incorporating Addressing and Recording Facilities. Speedy, simple, efficient in operation, light in weight, durable and flexible in application, for all Repetition Addressing requirements.


ADDRESSOGRAPH-MULTIGRAPH, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.7I. Head Office and Factory : 50, Oxgate Lane, Edgware Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. General Sales Dept. : Bank Buildings, 20, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Temple Bar 8474. Cables : " Addmulcor, London."—Manufacturers of " Addressograph " Addressing and Listing Machines, “ Graphotype " Embossing Machines, " Multigraph " Duplicating Machines, " Multilith " Duplicating Machines.

ADIE Bros., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.364Atlas Works, Soho Hill, Birmingham, 19. Teleph. : Birmingham, Northern 2991-5. Cables : “ Adibro, Birmingham." London Showroom : 19Holborn Viaduct. Teleph. : City 6011.—Manufacturers of Silver Hollowware, Cigarette Cases and Boxes, Enamelled, Silver, Deposit and Petit Point Toiletware, Flapjacks, Gold Cigarette Cases, Electroplated Ware, Presentation Cups, Trophies.

ADREMA, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.2Telford Way, London, W.3. Teleph. : Shepherds Bush 2091. Cables : “ Adremalt, Ealux, London.—Manufacturers of “ Adrema " and Brad- ma " Addressing and Listing Machines, Writing Machines for Invoicing, Despatch, Payroll, and many other systems applications in Government, Local Government, Insurance, Banking, Industry and General Commerce.

AEOLIAN Co. (Great Britain , Ltd., The Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.47 Aeolian Hall, 135-137, New Bond Street, London, W.L Teleph. : Mayfair 6761-2. Cables : " Pianolas, London." Works : Hayes, Middlesex. —Manufacturers of the " Steck" and " Weber " Pianos, special feature new Small Steck, unique design.

AEROFILMS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P.2I. 29, Old Bond Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Regent 5211. Cables: " Airsirvay, London."—Producers and Publishers of Air Photographs of Factories, Industrial Plants, Building Estates, etc., for Publicity, Planning, Progress Reports and Record Purposes^

AERO ZIPP FASTENERS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-^46 3-9, Southampton Row, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 5042-3-4. Cables : " Aerozipper, Westcent, London."—Manufacturers of Aero Zipp Fasteners.

AGILUX, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.77Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey. Teleph. : Thornton Heath 3211. Cables : ” Instradio, Croydon.”—Manufacturers of ” Agiflex and “ Agifold ” Cameras. Cinematograph Projectors, Optical Systems, Shutter Mechanisms and Photographic Accessories.

AGRAN, Nathan Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.87Rosebery Works, Rosebery Avenue, Tottenham, London, N.I7 Telepli : Tottenham 2777-8-9.—Manufacturers of Bedroom Suites, Dining Room Suites, Chairs, Occasional Furniture, Cocktail Sideboards.

AIR LIAISON, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P.3Passenger Dept. : 7, Kingsway, W.C.2. Freight Dept. : 3a, Pocock Street, S.E.l. Birmingham : 89-90, Aston Street, Birmingham. Teleph. : Temple Bar 5464. Cables : Attentive, Estrand.”—Travel Agents specialising in Air Transportation. Accredited Agents all Air Carriers. Passenger or Freight Journeys booked to any destination. Sole Agents for Eagle Aviation Limited, Operators of Heavy Freight Aircraft.

AIRFIX PRODUCTS, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.26b. 24-26, Hampstead Road, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Euston 3627-8 and 1991. Cables: ” Airfixco, Norwest, London.”—Manufacturers x>f Plastic Toys, including Violin, Ukelele, Concertina, Bagpipes. Icecream Tricycle, Mounted Huntsmen, Soldiers, Policemen, Dolls, Dogs, Zoobrix, Playbrix. Sole Licencees Rank Animaland Plastic Toys. ~ Rattles, Pistols. New Lines Regularly.

AIRMEC LABORATORIES, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand. High Wycombe, Bucks. Teleph. : High Wycombe 2060-4. " Commlabs, High Wycombe.”—Manufacturers of Electronic Apparatus for Industry and Research including High Frequency Heaters, Process Timers, Electro Mechanical and Electronic Counters, Signal Generators, Valve Voltmeters, Voltage Testing Equipment, Oscillators and Office Loud Speaking Telephones.

AITCHALL, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.25b 56, George Street, Luton, Beds. Teleph. : Luton 5063.—Manufacturers of Educational and Constructional Toys, Aitchlok ” interlocking Building Sets, Alfablox ” Spelling and Arithmetic Sets. ” Kinderblox ” Illustrated Alphabet Sets.

AITKEN, Roy, & Co. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.2848, Dundas Street, Glasgow, C.l. Teleph. : Glasgow, Douglas 6581-5. Cables : ” Royaitco, Glasgow.”—Producers of ” Ducky ” Brand exclusive Children’s Nursery Ware in Coloured Plastics.

ALABASTER & WILSON, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. 9-11, Legge Lane, Birmingham, 1. Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 2356. Cables : “ Alabaster, Birmingham.”^—Manufacturers of Fine Quality Gem Rings, Brooches, also Gold Signets, Fancy Wedding Rings, Brooches, Cuff Links, etc. {British Jewellers Association Composite Stand.}

ALBION LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.79146, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, C.l. Teleph. : Glasgow Central 4761. Cables : ” Albover.” Works : Kingsway, Dundee. Manufacturers of Small ” Astral ” Domestic Refrigerators, Absorption type silent, capacity 1| cubic feet. Streamlined, made in Aluminium and Plastic, stove enamelled Office Desks made in Aluminium ; central locking device.

ALBRIGHT & WILSON, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.349, Park Lane, London, W.l. Teleph. : Grosvenor 1311. Cables : ” Albriwil, London.”—Manufacturers of Phosphorus, Phosphoric Acids, Sodium Phosphates, Acid Sodium Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Phosphates, Sodium Metaphosphate, Alkyl Phosphates, Phosphorus Chlorides, Hexaethyltetra Phosphate, Hypophosphites, Carbon Tetrachloride, Sodium Alginate, Silicon Compounds.

ALBURY, Bros. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. Century Buildings, Summerhill Road, Birmingham, 1. Teleph. : Birmingham, Colmore 4641. Cables : ” Promptitude, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of Gold Jewellery and Gem Set Jewellery. {British Jewellers Association Composite Stand.}

ALDRICH Bros., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. J.20 Diss, Norfolk. Teleph. : Diss 3. Cables : ” Aldriches, Diss.”—Manufacturers of all kinds of Household Brushes and Brooms. Saddlery, Motor, Paint and Distemper Brushes. Brushes for special trades made to c’-dc Established over 100 years. ” A.B. ” Reliable Brushware.

ALEXANDRA MILL Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. Q.l 15 & Q.l 17 29, Minshull Street, Manchester, 1. Teleph. : Manchester, Central 7831. —Manufacturers of Ladies’ Blouses, Ladies’ Dresses, Children’s Frocks, Ladies’ and Gents’ Squares, Ladies’ Pyjamas, Beach Wear. For Home Trade and Export. Enquiries invited from Wholesalers and Shippers only.

ALIMAN, Leonard, & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.4I49, The Crescent, King Street, Leicester. Teleph. : Leicester 58388. Cables : ” Ellanda, Leicester.”—Manufacturers of Imitation Pearl Necklets, Earrings, Beads. Manufacturers of the ” Ellanda ” Pearls. Beads and Boutons in all sizes supplied loose for making up ; also a full range of Graduated Necklaces, Twisted Chokers.

ALLEN, Fred. H., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.75202-206, Finsbury Pavement House, 120, Moorgate, London, E.C.2. Teleph.: Monarch 8926-7.—Manufacturers of Sorbo Bouncers and Cricket Balls; Nursery, Kindergarten and Educational Toys ; Constructional Clocks, Musical Toys, Building Bricks; Plastic and Wood Toys, Christmas Novelties.

ALLIED INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.45 20-24, Parkway, Camden Town, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Gulliver 1133-4 Cables : ” Alinstruco, London.”—Manufacturers of Precision Ophthalmic Instrument^ Projection Perimeter Operating Lamps, Slit Lamps, Loupes, Instrument Tables, Orthoptic Apparatus, Condensers, Diagnostic Sets, “ Aimark ” Ophthalmoscope, Foveoscope Maddox ” Handframes, Wing Tests Diploscopes, Trial Cases, Test Types Cheiroscopes.

ALLIGATOR LEATHER GOODS Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, St. Helen’s Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham. Auckland 281-2. Cables: “Alligator, West Auckland.” Regent Street, London, W.l.—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Leather, Imitation Leather, and Plastic Handbags. All types of Travel Goods, specialising in Lightweight Air Luggage, Shopping Bags, Document Cases and Travelling Requisites.

“ALL-IN-ONE” BUSINESS BOOKS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor Stand No. M.5I 598, High Road, Chiswick, London. Teleph. : Chiswick 6120. Cables : “All-in-one, London.”—Publishers of “All-in-one” (Self-checking) Business Account Books for Small Traders. Contents include : “ Receipts and Payments,” “ Weekly Summary,” “ Profit and Loss Account,” “ Balance Sheet.” Simple Instructions. Worked Examples. Rulings for all Currencies. Published over 30 years.

ALMA (London), Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.90 32-35, Tottenham Court Road, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 2752. Cables : Lethalma, London.”—Manufacturers of Upper Leather, Shoe Lining, Plain Sheep, Suede Sheep, Embossed Sheep, Upholstery Leather, Chamois, Gloving Leather, Crocodiles, Snakes, Lizards, Skivers, etc.

ALPHA LEATHER & RUBBER Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.72 93-99, Goswell Road, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Clerkenwell 1611-6. Cables : ” Alphaletha, London.”—Manufacturers of Shoe Linings, Full Chrome Suede Splits, Sides, Plain and Embossed; Suedes, Degrained Suedes ; Light Leathers for Handbags, Belts, Small Leather Goods, Bookbinding and Stationery, Clothing and Gloving.

ALPHA ” PUBLISHING Co., Ltd., The Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I08 St. James Works, St. James Road, Croydon, Surrey. Teleph. : Thornton Heath 3242. Cables: Alphalsa, Croydon.” London Sales Office: 119, and Publishers for all tastes.

GOLD PEN MAKERS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.55 13, Hope Street, Liverpool, 1. Teleph : Liverpool, Royal 1065-6. Cables : “ Golnib, Liverpool.” London Office, 53, Brewer Street, London, W.l, Teleph. : Gerrard 5721-2-3. Cables : “ Golnib, Piccy, London.”—Manufacturers of Gold Fountain Pen Nibs for Home and Export Markets, Continental Flexibilities available.

AMBASSADOR The (I. T. Publications, Ltd.) Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.612 49, Park Lane, London, W.L Teleph : Grosvenor 4871.—Publishers of “ The Ambassador,” The British Export Journal for Textiles, Fashions and Allied Goods, published monthly. Available by Annual Subscription to Overseas firms only.

AMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.4I. Byron House, 7-9, St. James’s Street, London, S.W.l. Teleph. : Whitehall 0484-5. Cables : “ Pinerous, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Barbiturates, Benzocaine, Bromisovaleryiurea Butobarbitone, Caffeine, Cinchophen, Citrates, Cyclobarbitone, dl-Valine, Hexobarbitone, Aminophylline, lodophthaleine, Orthocaine, P-Aminobenzoates, Phenobarbitone, Succinates, Sulphacetamide, Sulphaguanidine, Theobromine, Valerianates, etc.

AMBLINS SALES Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.4I. 338, Kilburn High Road, London, N.W.6. Teleph. : Maida Vale 6203 and 5738.—Manufacturers of Santa Barbara ” Perfumes, Hand Cream, and all kinds of Beauty Toilet Preparations. “ Amblins and ” Argil Medical Preparations.

AMERSHAM WORKS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.8I. 31-5. Wilson Street, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Monarch 2651. Cables : ” Elreesonia, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Amersham,” Exella ” Car^ pet Sweepers and Domestic Woodware, etc. AND Manufacturerts of “ Amersham ’* Toys and Dolls Houses, Forts, Garages, Farms, Tool Sports Goods, etc. Ground Floor, Stand No. E.63 Christmas Steps, Bristol, I. Teleph. : Bristol 21564.—Manufacturers of Amselock Metal Record Cabinets, and Amselock ’’ Assembly System whereby numbers of cabinets can be joined and built up, without tools, on stands or cupboards ; or used as pedestals for desks.

ANDREW & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stands No. H.502 & H.5I6102, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 0165. Cables : “ Andrewclox, London.”—Manufacturers of all types of Mantle, Table, Wall, Grandmother and Grandfather Clocks, fitted with 14-day Pendulum Timepiece, 8-day Strike, Bim-Bam and Chime Movements. Also 30-Hour Timepieces and 8-day Lever Clocks.

ANDREW, H. V., (London), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.307 79, Grosvenor Street, London, W.l. Teleph: Mayfair 8955. Cables: ” Swerdnah, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of High Grade Fancy Goods, Bronze Models of Sporting Dogs, Book-Ends, Corkscrew Stands, New ideas for Cocktail Accessories and Cabinets, Cigar Humidors, Air Tight Tobacco Jars, Bridge Boxes, Presentation Gifts.

ANDREW MACHINE CONSTRUCTION Co., Ltd., The Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. J.5 Woodbank Works, Stockport, Cheshire. Telephone : Stockport 3441. Cables : “ Humid, Stockport.'’—Manufacturers of “ Amco " Brush Making Machinery comprising Senli-Automatic Scrub Machines, Semi-Automatic Broom Machines, Fully Automatic Scrub Machines, Trimming Machines, Automatic Brush-Stock Moulding Machines and Cemix ” Bristle Mixing Machines, etc.

ANDREWS Bros. (Bristol), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C. 130Stainless House, Old Mixon, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Teleph. : Weston-Super-Mare 3470. Cables : Stainless, Weston-Super-Mare."— Manufacturers of Stainless Steel Domestic, Medical, Scientific and Industrial Equipment. “ Elizabeth Ann " and “ Annette ’’ Stainless Steel Sink Units and Kitchen Equipment. “ Atec ’’ Medical and Catering Holloware, Hospital Furniture, Domestic Tools, Canteen Fittings.

ANGLESEY INSTRUMENT & CLOCK Co. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.504Progress Works, Kingsland, Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales. Proprietors : A. Wells & Co., Ltd., Progress Works, Stirling Road, Walthamstow, London, E.17. .Teleph. : Larkswood 2691-4. Cables : *'Wellsotoys, Walt, London.’’—Manufacturers of Alarm Clocks, Mantel Clocks, Wall Clocks.

ANGLO-CELTIC WATCH Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stands No. H.501 & H.55I. " Sectric House," Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. Teleph. : Gladstone 6464. Cables : “ Rightime, Phone, London."—Co-Manufacturers of Smiths ** Empire ’’ Pocket Watch with Luminous or Plain Dial, Chrome Case.

ANGLOCENTROP INDUSTRIAL & RURAL CRAFT Co., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.25 63, Westbourne Grove, London, W.2. Teleph. : Bayswater 4922 and 7696-7. Cables : Angcentrop, London."—Manufacturers of Fancy Candles, Transfers, Fireworks, Wooden Toys, Metal Toys. Sole Agents for " Reynolds ’’ Ball Pen.

ANGLO CONTINENTAL GLOVE Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.48a Vale Mills. Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Manchester. Teleph . : Mossley 232. Cables : “ Anglov, Mossley." Showrooms : E. V. Hawtin, 3A, Wood Street, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Monarch 2015.—Manufacturers of Highgrade Gloves of all types, including Ladies’ Unlined and Lined Leather Gloves, Doeskin, Duplex and Silk Gloves.

ANGYALFI & ULLMANN, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. 31, Ely Place, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 1877.—Manufacturers of Fine Gem Set Jewellery, Charms, and Antique Reproductions. {British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand.}

ANILINE LEATHER Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.86a. 12, Hampton Road, Croydon, Surrey. • Teleph. : Thornton Heath 4244-5. Cables : “ Anilethco, Croydon.—Manufacturers of Hides, Kips and Splits for Travel Goods, Portfolios and Handbags. Semi-chrome Kips for Footwear. Flexible Splits for Insoles. Upholstery Hides for Furniture and Automobiles. Chrome Splits for Industrial Gloves.

ANSON, George, & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.585, Copthall Buildings, Copthall Avenue, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Metropolitan 8668 and 9861.—Manufacturers of " Anson " Payroll Machines “ Anson " Mercury Recorders for Sales Ledger. " Anson " Bought Ledger Systems. " Anson " Loose Leaf Systems. " Anson " Systems for Stock Control.

ANSTEY & WILSON, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.20744, Kenyon Street, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 8157-8. Cables : “ Anwiplate, Birmingham.’'—Manufacturers of Electro Plate Ware, including Tea Sets, Casseroles, Semi-Porcelain Mounted Ware, Cake Baskets, Entree Dishes, Cased Goods, including Kiddies Lines, etc.

ANSTON BABY CARRIAGES, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.88. 7. C.B. 11, Avenue C, Aycliffe Trading Estate, Nr Darlington, County Durham. Teleph. : Darlington, Aycliffe 2233.—Manufacturers of "Anston" Perambulators, " Anstonette " Pramettes, " Anston " Push Carts, Folding Prams and Dolls Prams.

ANZORA PERFUMERY Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.36 24, Baker Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Welbeck 8081. Cables : " Anzora, Wesdo, London."—Manufacturers of Anzora " Hair Cream, " Anzora " Viola Hair Cream, " Nuzora " Hair Cream, " Anzora" Brillian- tines, " Anzora " After Shave Lotion.

APEL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.IOI. 99, Davigdor Road, Hove, Sussex. Teleph. : Hove 9984. Cables: “ Clappettes, Brighton."—Manufacturers of Plastic Frames and Plastic, 22-ct. Gold Plated and Rhodium Plated Fittings and Ornaments for Ladies' Handbags.

ARCHER, W. & F., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. J.31Brettenham House, Brettenham Road, Edmonton, London, N.I8. Teleph.: Tottenham 5018. Cables : " Targbrush, Southtot, London."—Manufacturers of " Target " Brand Household Brooms and Brushes, Road Sweeping, Tarring and Mechanical Sweeper Brooms for Municipal Authorities and Public Works Contractors, School and Warehouse Brooms, Farm, Dairy and Butchers’ Brushes, etc.

ARGAND, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.712Eastern House, Peckover Street, Bradford, Yorks. Teleph. : Bradford 20786. London Office : 308, Regent Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Langham 1250.—Manufacturers of High Class Rayon and Silk Fabrics for Dress and Blouse Trade. Specialising in Dyed and Printed Novelties.

ARISTOC, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.103Langley Mill, Nottingham. Teleph. : Langley Mill 214. Cables : “Alenco, Langley Mill." London Office : 25, Bruton Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Mayfair 1667—Manufacturers of Aristoc " Fine Gauge Fully Fashioned Nylon Hose.

ARLINGTON PLASTICS DEVELOPMENT, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. X.27 15-27, Gee Street, Goswell Road, London, E.C.l Teleph. : Clerkenwell 6893-4. Cables : “ Arlinghide, Barb, London.”—Manufacturers of Arlinghide ” Leathercloth. This material is available in a wide range of colours and grains and is supplied both backed and unbacked.

ARMORIDE, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.99Armoride House, 24-27, Orchard Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Mayfair 9941-4. Cables: Armoride, London.”—Manufacturers of Plastic Cloths, Leather-cloths, Rubber Cloths, Imitation Suede in a wide range of grains and shades for Furniture, Cars, Buses, Coaches, Ships, Trains, Hand Bags, Bookbinding, Shoes, Belts, Travel Goods and Clothing Trades.

ARNOTT & Co. (Leeds), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.83Marshall’s Mills, Leeds, 11. Teleph. : Leeds 28038-9. Cables : Arnott, Marshall’s Mills, Leeds.”—Manufacturers of Photographic Mounts, Booklets. Folders, Albums for Wedding, Commercial and Amateur Photographs, Photographic Greeting Cards and Calendars. Commercial and Film Wallets, Cardboard Portfolios, Postal Wrappers, Negative Bags and Wood Frames.

ARROW SHOWCASE Co. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T.423-27, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Beds. Teleph. : Dunstable 531.— Manufacturers of Display Stands, Showcases, Cash Tills, etc.

ARTHUR & Co. 57, Hatton Garden. London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn “ Bosray, London.”—Manufacturers of Gem-set, Gold Jewellery.

ASHLEY BAG Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, 178, Regents Park Road, Finchley, London, N.3. Teleph.: Finchley 5608-9. —Manufacturers of Stylish Ladies’ Handbags in Fine Leathers, i.e.. Calf, Pigskin, Morocco, Hide, Snake, Crocodile Grained Leathers and Leather Cloth ; also Dressing Cases (unfitted), Flapjacks and Small Leather Goods in Fine Leathers.

ASHLEY, Bros. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.I03West Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset. Teleph. : Yeovil 1151-2.—Manufacturers of Glove Knives, Electrically-heated Glove Ironing Hands and Stands, Punches, Presses, Polishing Machines, Glove Finger-Turning Machines, Special Purpose Machines and all Equipment for Glove Cutting and Finishing.

ASHTON BROS. & PHILLIPS, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.23Osnath Works, Warrington, Lancs. Teleph. : Warrington 613. Cables : “ Osnath, Warrington.”—Manufacturers of Osnath ” Baby Carriages.

ASHWORTH, R. E.. & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.521 37, Stoney Street, Nottingham. Teleph. : Nottingham 3967. Cables : ” Sunenta, Nottingham.”—Manufacturers of the ” Sunenta ” and ” Era ” Lace Window Furnishings of every description made in both Cotton and Rayon. Also Fadeless Colours, Fancy Napery, Chair Backs, etc.

ASPREY & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.3I7165-8, New Bond Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Regent 6767. Cables : ” Culleus, London.”—Designers and manufacturers of Finest Gold, Silver and Leather Goods, including fitted Dressing Cases, Suitcases, Cigarette Cases, Wallets, Cigar Cases, Attache, Jewel and Document Cases, Vanity Cases, Lamps, etc.

ASSOCIATED TRANSFERS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.2643, Avenue Chambers, Southampton Row, London, W.C.l. Teleph, : Holborn 8141-42 and 9082. Cables : Flexafix, London.”—Manufacturers of Cellulose Transfers for Industrial, Decorative, Advertising and all publicity usages. Also Paint Transfer Printers for Signs, Windows, Transport Vehicles. Proved permanence, colour and durability in all climatic conditions.

ASSOCIATED WEAVERS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-524Maranda House, Binney Street, Oxford Street, London. W.l. Teleph. : Mayfair 8966. Cables : ” Maranda, London.”—Manufacturers of Carpets, Rugs; also Moquettes, Velvets, Velours and other Upholstery Fabrics. All productions branded under Trade Mark ” Weavercraft ”. Bradford and London, W.l. 94-98, Petty Association of and Equipment for Accounting, Addressing, Calculating, Cash Control, Duplicating and Mailing, Desks, Filing Cabinets, Fire Resisting and Storage Equipment, Inter-communications, Records, Safes, Typewriters.

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS, The, Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand 166, Piccadilly, London, W.l. Teleph. : Regent 4126 and 1557. ” Manuchem, Piccy, London.”—Enquiries will be answered and information supplied regarding actual British Manufacturers of heavy and Chemicals, Disinfectants, Insecticides, Pharmaceuticals, Photographic other Chemicals, Coal Tar products. Dyestuffs and Intermediates.

ASTON <& Co. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. Victoria Street, Basingstoke. Teleph. : Basingstoke 619. Cables Astons, Basingstoke.”—Manufacturers of mass produced Travel Bags, Shopping Bags, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoulder and Hand Bags, Purses, Pouches and Novelty Souvenir Goods. Made in *'Astohide”, Leathercloth, Canvas and Plastic.

ASTON & MANDER (Estd. 1789) & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I30 Shakespear Passage, Westbrook, Margate, Kent. Teleph. : Margate 1115. Cables : ” Astonmanda, Margate.”—Paper Manufacturers’, Stationers’, Bookbinders’ and Typesetters’ Rules, Gauges and Calculators, Scholastic and Geometrical Instruments, School Rulers, Blackboard Protractors, Mathematical Scales, Drawing Instruments and Boards, Rules and Measures for every trade and profession.

ASTRA PHAROS, Ltd. 0lympia,/2nd Floor, Stand No. N.73Landor Works, Landor Walk, Askew Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W.12. Teleph.: Shepherds Bush 2472. Sales Office: 239, Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London, S.W.5. Teleph. : Frobisher 6751.—Manufacturers of Electrical, Mechanical and Non-mechanical Toys and Models, Guns, Searchlights and Constructional Equipment.

ASTRAL ARTS GROUP, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P4245, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, S.W.l. Teleph. : Victoria 5303-6. —Producers and Publishers of Advertising, Design, Sales Aids, Booklets and Brochures.

ATKIN Bros. (Silversmiths), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.30I Truro Works, Sheffield, 1. Teleph.: Sheffield 20269. Cables: ” Trurox, Sheffield.”—Manufacturers of Silver Tableware, Electroplated Tableware, Silver and Electroplated Spoons, Forks; Cutlery Cabinets, Canteens, Cased Goods, Hotel Restaurant Plate, Alpacca Spoons, Forks, Reproductions, Antique Silver, Old Sheffield Plate, Pewter Replating and Repairs.

ATKINS, E., Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I05“ Atcraft Works,” Alperton, Middlesex. Teleph. : Wembley 2606. Cables : “ Atcraft, Wembley.”—Manufacturers of Folding Baby Carriages and Camp Equipment.

ATKINSON, Richard, & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.I39Irish Poplin House, Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Teleph. : Belfast 28079. And at College Green, Dublin and Ulster Chambers, Regent Street, London.—Handloom Weavers of ” Royal Irish ” Poplin and Handwoven Irish Tweeds. Manufacturers of Ties, Scarves a-nd Tobacco Pouches.

ATLAS LACE PAPER Co., The (Prop. Johns, Son & Watts, Ltd.). Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. IVI.33116, Newgate Street, London, E.C.I. Teleph. : Metropolitan 9952. Cables; Atlaceco, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Crowndale ” Brand Table Stationery including Lace Paper Doyleys, Serviettes, Tray Papers, and all products used in the serving of, and the protection of food.

ATLAS MANUFACTURING Co. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.25 Stanley Road, Woodford, London, E.18. T?eleph. : Buckhurst 0061-2. Cables : ” Atlas Co., Woodford Green.”—Manufacturers of Tennis, Badminton, Squash Racquets and Frames, Presses, Cricket Bats, Hockey Sticks, Billiards Tables, Cues, Billiards Balls, Snooker Balls and Billiards Accessories. ” Atlas ” Tennis Racquet Stringing Machine.

ATLAS PENCIL Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. IVI.6I. 201, Bellingdon Road, Chesham, Bucks. Teteph. : Chesham 422. Cables ; ” Atlas Pencil, Chesham.”—Manufacturers of Refill Leads for propelling pencils. Crayons, Commercial Scholastic and Special Marking Crayons for Laboratory and other uses. Leadslips for wooden pencils. Atlas ”Bol-i-var ” series pencil, Ink and Typewriter Erasers.

ATTENBOROUGH, C. W., & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. 0.118 & 0.122 ” Tenbra ” Works, Eastern Boulevard, Leicester. Teleph. : Leicester 58223-4-5. Cables : ” Tenbra, Leicester.”—Manufacturers and Dyers of Registered ” Tenbra ” Range Knitted Knitweave Fabrics, independently tested, for Underwear, Slumberwear, Outerwear, Sportswear Garments, lightweights for tropical countries. Specialities ” Tenbralok,” ** Tenbra- lair,” ” Tenbralux,” “ Tenbrawol,” ” Tenbratex,” Tenbraspun,” Tenbra- crepe,” ” Tenbrasil.”

ATTEWELL, B., & Sons, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stands No. V.42 & V.49 ” Reflection Works,” Southall, Middlesex. Teleph. : Southall 2888 and 3555. Cables : Reflection, Southall.”—Manufacturers of Mirrors; Traditional and Modern. Table, Wall, Triple and Barbola Designs, Eagle Ball Convexes, Queen Anne, and Reproduction Styles, Sunrays, Mirrored Console Tables, Cocktail Cabinets, Fine Plastics. Trade Mark “ Atsonea Superior Products.”

AUSTIN, Frank (1939), Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stands No. L.I2 & L.I5 Playfair Works, Cambridge. Teleph. : Cambridge 3488. Cables : Sports, Cambridge.” London Office : 26, St. James Street, London, S.W.l.— Manufacturers of Tennis Racquets, Badminton Racquets and Squash Racquets.

AUSTIN, James, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No, M.I27. Speke Hall Road, Speke, Liverpool, 19. Teleph. : Liverpool, Hunts Cross 1238-9. Cables: Cardboard, Liverpool.”—Manufacturers of Cardboard Boxes of every description ; rigid, plain and fancy. Special registered designs for Ampoules, Round Boxes, Plain and Printed Folding Cartons, Display Cartons, Patent Folding Cartons for Chocolates.

AVA, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.409, Park Hill, Clapham, London, S.W.4. Teleph. : Macaulay 2355-6.— Manufacturers of Cosmetics, Hair Preparations, Perfumery, Skin Creams, Soap Substitutes, Toilet and Shaving Soaps, Pharmaceutical Specialities, etc.

AVON INDIA RUBBER Co., Ltd., The Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.22 Head Office and Works : Melksham, Wiltshire. Teleph. : Melksham 120. Cables : ” Rubber, Melksham.”—Manufacturers of Football Bladders (Patent Valve and Nozzle Type), Golf Ball Cleaners and Tees, E.R. Whitcombe ” Golf Grips, Squash Balls, Tenikoit Rings, Tubular Grips— all types. Beach Balls, Table Tennis Sheeting, Dog Toys, etc. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. F.29 Manufacturers of Avon Synthetic Rubber Roller Coverings replacing Composition on Lithographic, Letterpress and Newsprinting Machines. Natural Rubber Roller Coverings are also available for all normal types of Aniline Printing.

AYLMER SUPPLIES, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.47165, Old Street, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Clerkenwell 6892. Cables : “ Aylmer, London.'’-—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Handbags.

AYMOTTE, H., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.lbs 34, Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth. Teleph. : Portsmouth 2246-7.—Manufacturers of Birthday and Christmas Cards, Photogravure View Cards, Calendars, Cake Frills, Christmas Decorations, Christmas and Carnival Novelties, Greeting Cards of all descriptions. Specialists in Public School and College Cards.

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