1949 British Industries Fair: Company K

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KAGAN ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. IVI.66Promenade Chambers, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Middlesex ; and Whitchurch Works, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Middlesex. Teleph. : Edgware 4791. Cables: Kagans, Edgware, Middlesex.”—Manufacturers of ” Homelink,” ” Slenderlight,” ” Streamline ” and ” De Luxe ” Unbreakable Fountain Pens with non-corrodible high-grade ” Homelink ” and ” Osmiroid ” Gilt Nibs, Stylographic Pens, Propelling Pencils and Writing Sets.

KAHN, A. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I941, Kennington Lane, London, S.E.ll. Teleph. : Reliance 3121. Cables : "’Kayrnet, Sedist, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Kaymet ” range of Anodised Aluminium Fancy Goods, consisting of Fruit Bowls, Flower Vases, Sweet Dishes, Trays, Trolleys, Cocktail Shakers, Cigarette Boxes, in range of permanent colours in high lustre finish.

KALMAN S., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.9667, Vyner Street, Cambridge Heath, London, E.2. Teleph. : Advance 2061. —Manufacturers of Framed and Frameless Mirrors of every description* Occasional Tables and other Fancy graph Frames, Glass and Mirrors Mirror Clocks.

KAMELLA, Ltd. Earls Court, 37, Bolton Road, Bradford, Yorks. Teleph.: Bradford 22684. ” Flushcumb, Bradford.”— Manufacturers of Baby Bags, Infants’ Coat and Breechette Sets, Pram Jackets, Pixie Suits, Buster Suits, Dressing Gowns, Girls’ Housecoats, Pixie Hood and Gauntlet Sets, Utility Pram Rugs and Infants’ Collapsible Cots, etc.

KAMM & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.72Sales Office: 118, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Works Office: Powell Street, Goswell Road, London, E.C.l. Cables : “ Zerograph, Barb, London.’* —Manufacturers pf 35mm. Cinema Projection and Sound Equipment. Cinematographic Laboratory and Studio Equipment including Optical Printers of all types. Hospital and Commercial Studio “ Still ” Camera Stands. Scientific and Electrical Instruments.

KANGOL WEAR, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-439Cleator, Cumberland. Teleph. : Cleator Moor 312. Cables : ” Anglobask, Cleator.” London Office : Kangol House, Fitzroy Square, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 8468. Cables : ” Anglobask, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Anglobasque,” ” Windproof ” ” Luxor,” ” Polomac,” ” Sportive ” ” Windsor ” ” Monty,” and Service Berets and Knitted Hoods.

KASINOID, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.64St. Bernard Works, Bexley, Kent. Teleph. : Bexleyheath 666. Cables : “ Kasinoid, Bexley.”—Manufacturers of high class saw cut Toilet Combs in Casein, Acetate and Vulcanite, Dress Buttons in Casein and Perspex, Fancy Goods.

KATZ, S., & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-409a. 100, Oxford Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 4166.—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Jersey Gowns, Suits and Ensembles. Proprietors ‘'County Sports ”.

KAY & LEE, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-32117, High Street, Manchester, 4. Teleph. : Manchester, Deansgate 5167. Cables : ” Kayles, Manchester.” London Office : 168, Regent Street, W.L —Manufacturers of ” Kaylo ” Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys, Ready-to- Wear Overcoats, Suits, Sports Jackets, Sports Trousers, and Shorts. Patentees and manufacturers of ” Griph ” Sports Trousers, Patent 572555.

KAY (SPORTS & GAMES), Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I40Carlisle Road, The Hyde, London, N.W.9. Teleph. : Colindale 7147-8. Cables: “ Kaysports, London.”—Manufacturers of Games and Toys of all descriptions, including Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Metal Toys, Plastic Toys, Toy Musical Instruments, Tool and Fretwork Outfits, Guards and Conductor Sets, and Compendiums of all games.

KAYE & STEWART, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-608 Broadfield Mills, Huddersfield. London Office : 11-13, Market Place, W.L Teleph. : Museum 8911. Cables : ” Subdue, Wesdo, London.” —Manufacturers of Fine Worsteds with a Comprehensive Range of Cloths both for Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Wear. Covering the Home Export Markets. Represented in all Principal Towns and Countries.

KAYLENE, Waterloo Road, London, N.W.2. Teleph. : Gladstone 1071-2-3. Cables : ” Kayloidol, London.”—Manufacturers of Analytical Reagents and Research Chemicals, Organic Reagents, Fine Chemicals, Electroplating and Industrial Chemicals, Intermediates, Pharmaceutical Chemicals, Antacids, Adsorbents, Antipyretics, Camphor Derivatives, Lithium Salts, General Pharmaceutical Preparations, Emulsions, Tablets, Powders, etc.

KAYLOR, Ltd. (formerly James Kay (Glasgow), Ltd.) Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.205Balaclava Road, Caernarvon, North Wales. Teleph.: Caernarvon 596-7: and at Tamworth.—Manufacturers of Vanity Cases, Flapj acks, Compacts, Chromium Plated Hollow-ware. Pressings and Stampings in all metals.

KEENES LABORATORIES, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.52Elswick Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 4. Teleph. : Newcastle-upon-Tyne 35287.—Manufacturers of “ Perox-Chlor ” hand and nail cleaner, “ Keenes ” Nail Strings, “ Keensan ” Tonic Tablets, British Dental Sticks, Numol ” Body Building Food, and Surgical Antiseptics, Proctors, Pinelyptus Pastilles, Homocea Ointment, Watkinsons ” Liquorice Tolu.

KEGO ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I30. Mount Pleasant, Wembley, Middlesex. Teleph. : Wembley 2955-6-7. Cables : “ Kego, Wembley.'’—Manufacturers of Electric Lighting Fittings in Wood, Chrome, Satin Brass, Satin Nickel and Antique Brass Finishes. Table Lamps, Bedside Lamps and Floor Standards. Industrial Light Fittings. Lampshades for all purposes.

KEIM, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. Fitzroy Works, 1, Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 6095-6. Cables : " Akeim, Wesdo, London."—Manufacturers of high class Dress Accessories, Imitation Jewellery, Earclips, Buttons, Buckles, Clasps, in Plastics, Metals and Silver. Press Tools. Stampings for Artificial Jewellery. Findings. (British Jewellers’ Association Composite Stand.}

KEITH & HENDERSON, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-61531, Great Pulteney Street, I.ondon, W. 1. Teleph. : Gerrard 6517. Cables: " Inroad, Phone, London."—Wholesale Woollen Merchants for Ladies’ and Men’s High-Class Trades. Worsted Suitings, Sports Tweeds, Cheviots, and Novelty Fabrics for Ladies’ Wear. Supplied from Stock to bespoke tailors at Home and Abroad.

KEITH PROWSE & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.6and Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P.I9159, New Bond Street, London, W.l. and Branches. Teleph. : Regent 6000. Cables : “ Stalls, London."—Agents for Theatre and Entertainments Tickets, Travel Arrangements (Air, Land and Sea).

KELIHER, HUDSON & KEARNS, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.ll. 15-17, Hatfields, London, S.E.l. Teleph. : Waterloo 4900.—Producers of Fine Colour and General Printing; Books, Periodicals, Catalogues, House Magazines, etc., manufacturers of the “ Hatfield " series of Leather Desk Blotters and of Loose Leaf Books and Systems.

KELLY’S DIRECTORIES, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.4186, Strand, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Temple Bar 3464. Cables : " Directory, Estrand, London."—Publishers of “ The Post Office London Directory ", Kelly’s Directories of Merchants, Manufacturers and Shippers, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, etc., and series of over one hundred Local Directories.

KEMBALL, BISHOP & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.39 Crown Chemical Works, Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London, E.3, Teleph. : Advance 1234. Cables : ” Kemball. London.”—Manufacturers of Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Cream of Tartar, Sodium Potassium Tartrate, Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Citrate, Lithium Chloride, Lithium Hydroxide, Lithium Sulphate, Calcium Gluconate, Itaconic Acid.

KENT & CLEAL, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.I6 38-40, Upper Clapton Road, London, E.5. Teleph. : Amherst 2318. Cables : “ Kentcleal, London.”—Manufacturers of Billiards Cues, Tables and Accessories, Indoor Games including Roulette Wheels and Sets, Shove Halfpenny Boards, Backgammon, Draught and Chess Boards, Cribbage Boards, ” Ludo,” ” Snakes and Ladders,” “Tiddlywinks”, Dice Cups, etc.

KENT, G. B., & Sons, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. J.l 24,.Old Bond Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Regent 1471-2-3. Cables : ” Tricho, Piccy, London.”—Manufacturers of Kent Brushes. Designed by Experts and made by Craftsmen, including the ” Allure ” Refillable Perfume Hairbrush and other original, varied brush designs. Specialised Brushes for industry are made to customers’ specifications.

KENVERNE, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-71720, Melcombe Street, Baker Street, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Paddington 3056-7. Cables : ” Kenbak, Norwest, London.”—Manufacturers, of ” P.V.C.” Sheeting, Plain and Printed ; Inflatable Toys ; Table Covering, Tablecloths, Tobacco Pouches. Ladies,’ Men’s and Children’s Rainwear, Men’s and Boys’ Elastic Braces, ” Kenvogue ” Plastic Aprons, Baby Panties and Cot Sheets.

KERSHAWS Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.69Imperial House, 80-82, Regent Street, London, W.L Teleph. : Regent 7222. Cables : ” Noiram, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of Kershaw Binoculars and Monoculars—” Newmarket,” ” Portland,” ” Olympic,” ” Renown,” ” Monarch,” ” Vanguard.” Theatre Glasses—” Elite.” ” Bijou,” ” Sportsman,” ” Tivoli.” Magnifiers and Readers, Kershaw Cameras—” Penguin,” ” Curlew,” ” Peregrine.”

KEUNEN Bros., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.85Station Road, Irthlingborough, Northants. Teleph. : Irthlingborough 27 and 128. Cables : ” Kuenen. Irthlingbcrough.”—Manufacturers of full Chrome Box and Willow, Calf and Sides, also Suede Calf and Splits, Sports Leathers, and specially selected Leathers for the Handbag Trade, in a wide range of colours.

KEY-LEATHER Co., Ltd. Earls Court 1st Floor, Stand 261-3 Pentonville Road, King’s Cross, London, N.I. Teleph. : 8476. Cork Heels, and Platform Units, in Rubt)er and Cork Compositions. Suppliers of Rubber and Cork Sheeting in all grades and thicknesses.

KIA-ORA, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T.IO. Marble Arch House, 4, Connaught Place, London, W.2. Teleph. : Paddington 6001. Cables : “ Kia-Ora, Padd., London.*'—Manufacturers of Orange Squash, Lemon Squash, Grapefruit Squash, Lemon Barley, Lime Juice Cordial, Diabetic Lemon Squash and Orange Squash. “ O.T." (a nonalcoholic stimulant). “ Barrowby Gem " (a Gin base Cocktail ready to drink).

KIDDICRAFT, Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I32 Kenley, Surrey. Teleph. : Uplands 2255. London Office : 66, Barkston Gardens, S.W.5. Teleph. : Frobisher 4778. Cables : London.—Manufacturers of Kiddicraft Sensible Toys young children. Plastic Educational Toys.

KIDMAR HOSIERY Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor 388, Swanston Street, Glasgow, S.E. Teleph. : Bridgeton 1096-7. Cables: Ramdik, Glasgow.”—Manufacturers of Knitwear, including Ladies' and Men's Knitted Outerwear, Bedjackets, Infants' Shawls and Knitted Fabrics,

KIGU, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.82 and British Jewellers’ Association Composite Stand No. H.46I Waldo Works, Waldo Road, London, N.W.IO. Teleph. : Ladbroke 1042-3. Cables: Kigu, Harles, London.”—Manufacturers of Metal Powder Compacts, Vanity Cases, Flap]acks, Cigarette Cases, Handbag Combs in Fancy Metal Cases, Novelties in Fancy Metal Goods, Wire Fittings for Hair Slides.

KILSPINDIE, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.126 Market Street, Haddington, Scotland. Teleph. : Haddington 68. ** Kilspindie, Haddington.” London Showrooms: 12a, Golden Square, Piccadilly Circus, London. Teleph. : Gerrard 6254. Knitted Hosiery and Outwear for Men and Boys, from Botany and Fancy Yarns in Plain and Jacquar Designs.

KIMBERLIN, BROWN & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.411 ** Kay Bee House, Charles Street, Leicester. Teleph. : Leicester 65721. Manufacturers of “ Kay-Bee ” Ladies' Woven and Knitted Suits, Frocks, Coats and Costumes.—Manufactured in own factories at Leicester, Coalville, Hugglescote on Tailored lines in leading materials in “ Moygashel ” (Regd.) and Jersey Fabrics.

KING, Roy C., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I 104, High Street, Watford, Herts. Teleph. : Watford 2647.—Manufacturers of Snake Chain Necklets, Bracelets and Ear Ornaments, including patented Dual Purpose Button-cum-Ear-Clip and Spring Loaded Creole Ear-Clips. Watch Bracelets, Rings. Fine Mounts in Platinum and Gold. (British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand},

KIRBY, BEARD & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.98493-506, Moseley Road, Birmingham, 12. Teleph. : Birmingham, Cal- thorpe 3171. Cables : ” Kirby, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of Pins, Safetypins, Needles, Needle Cases, Mending Sets, Hairpins, Kirbigrips, Bob Pins, Hair Curlers, Hair Wavers, Sponge Bags, Holdalls, Tourist Cases, Aprons, Work Boxes, Compendiums, Gift Stationery, Writing Pads, etc.

KIRKLEES, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.7II Red Bank Mills, P.O. Box 15,, Radcliffe, Lancs. Teleph. : Radcliffe 2434. Cables : ” Streton, Radcliffe, Lancs.”—Producers of ” Kirksyl-Melba ” Rayon Fabrics, Plain Dyed or Printed, for Dress Blouse and Lingerie, Plain Crepes, Sheers, Marocains, Georgettes, Moss-Crepes, Taffetas, Poults, Spuns and Fancies, Rayon Linings for Women's wear.

KITTYBREWSTER (Paper), Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I24Kittybrewster Works, 106-112, Great Northern Road, Aberdeen, Scotland. - Teleph. : Aberdeen 43325. Cables : ” Kittypaper, Aberdeen.” Branch Offices : 88-90, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2.; 33, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, 3 ; Cumberland House, Cumberland Street, Bristol, 2; 102, Bath Street, Glasgow, C.2.—Manufacturers of Silver Silk, ” ” Everest, ” Med-O-San, ” ” Captis, ” and ” Tartan ” Brand Toilet Rolls.

KLAMPSHAYD Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.II825, Millbank, London, S.W.l. Teleph. : Victoria 1872. Cables : Klamco, London.”—Manufacturers of Hygienic and Household Plastic Gloves, Collapsible Lampshades, ” Flexishayd ” Patented Spider Shades, Patented ” Klampshayd ” Compression and Injection Moulded Products for the Electrical, Catering and Fancy Goods Trades, Makers of Plastic Aprons.

KLEEMANN. 0. & M., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I08Mappin House, 156-162, Oxford Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 4133-7. Cables : ” Kleemabro, London.”—Manufacturers of Brushes, Fancy Goods, Haberdashery, Plastics, Spectacle Ware and Toys and Games, etc.

KLYNTON HOSIERY Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-101 Forest Road, Leicester. Teleph. : Leicester 22203. Cables : ” Klynton, Leicester.”—Manufacturers of all classes of Men's, Women’s and Children's Underwear, Slumberwear and Outerwear, Children's Socks and Women's Ankle Socks, Flat Frame Outerwear Specialists. Trade Marks ” Peek-a- Boo ” for children, Radium ” for men and women.

KNIGHT, A. H., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I32a 5, Laurence Pountney Hill, Cannon Street, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : Mansion House 2714-2715. Cables : Mondial, London.—Manufacturers of High quality automatic Pencil Sharpening Machines and other Stationery Sundries, marketed under ” Sabre ” Registered Trademark.

KNIGHT, Lewis, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.50 Deer Park Road, London, S.W.19. Teleph. : Liberty 2241. Cables : “ Knightmill, London.”—Manufacturers of Balloons, Advertising and Musical Toys, Sole Agents for Ariel ” brand toy Balloons.

KODAK, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.71Kodak House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Holborn 7841. Cables : “ Kodak, London.”—Manufacturers of Photographic and Radiographic Apparatus, Sensitised Materials and Chemicals,

KOHNSTAM, J., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.65393, City Road, London, E.C.L Teleph. : Terminus 2571. Cables: **Omokotoys Barb, London."—Manufacturers of Metal Toys (Mechanical) and Dolls Perambulators.

KOHNSTAMM, R. & A., Ltd. 9-10, Old Bailey, London, E.C.4. stamm, Cent, London."—Manufacturers of “ Randak

Box Willow Calf, Reptiles, Sealskins, Suede Calf, Embo " Box Willow Calf, Chrome Side Leather, Moroccos, Goats, Pigskins, Various Finishes, Chrome Sole Leather. Agents for " Treforest " Suede Kid.

KOLOK MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand Rochester Works, Tarih Road, Tottenham, London, N.I7. Tottenham 3315. Cables : " Kolok, London."—Manufacturers Papers for all Office Machines and Systems and Pen and Pencil use, in Boxes, Sheets or Rolls, Inked Ribbons for Typewriters and all Office Machines, Stamp Pads and Inks.

KOZEQUILT Co. (London), Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.334Power Road, Chiswick, London, W.4. Cables : “ Ajouter, London."—- Manufacturers of " Kozena " Wool Fleece Quilts, Sleeping Bags and Pillows, " Kozena " Wool Fleece, etc.

KYNOCH, G. & G., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.133 28, Old Burlington Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Regent 3648. Cables : Islanoch, Piccy, London. Mills : Keith, Scotland.—Manufacturers of Coatings, Costume Cloths, Dress Fabrics, Dressing Gowns, Flannels, Mantlings, Neckwear, Overcoatings, Rugs for Motoring, Prams and Travelling, Scarves, Shirtings, Sportswear (Woven), Suitings, Ties, Tiesquares, Trouserings, Tweeds.

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1949 British Industries Fair: Company K

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