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1949 British Industries Fair: Company N

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N. K. Watch Case Manufacturing Co, No. H.560140-142, St. John Street, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Clerkenwell, 7700.— Manufacturers of Watch Cases and Watch Bracelets in Gold, Rolled and Stainless Steel.

NAHUMS FABRICS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Cumberland House, Cumberland Street, Manchester, 3. Teleph. : Chester, Blackfriars 8131. Cables : ” Efrani, Manchester.”—Manufacturers and Converters of Dyed, Printed and Hand Blocked Silk Rayon and Cotton Fashion Fabrics for Ladies’ and Children’s Dress Blouse and Lingerie Frades, Tie Silks, Woollen and Worsted Fabrics, Cotton, Rayon and Mixture Linings for Ladies’ and Gents’ Trades.

NAHUMS UNION MILLS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-701Cumberland House, Cumberland Street, Manchester. Teleph. : Manchester, Blackfriars 8131. Cables : “ Efrani, Manchester.” Cotton Spinners and Doublers.—Manufacturers of Plain and Gassed Yarns, American and Itgyptian and Sea Island. Single and Double Yarns for Hosiery and Weaving, Embroidery Yarns, Crepe, Voile and Lace Yarns, Sewing Cotton Yarns.

NAIRN, Michael, & Co., Ltd. Kirkcaldy, Scotland. Teleph. : Kirkcaldy. Branch offices at 131, Aldersgate Street, London, and at Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.—Manufacturers of Plain, Marble, Jaspe, Patterned Inlaid and Printed Linoleums, Cork Carpet Lintile and Battleship Linoleums.

NALDER BROS., & THOMPSON, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.I02 97, Dalston Lane, Dalston, London, E.8. Teleph. : Clissold 2365. Cables : Occlude, Hack, London.'’—Manufacturers of Switchboard, Portable and Recording Electrical Measuring Instruments and Protective Relays, comprising Ammeters, Voltmeters, Wattmeters, Power Factor Meters, Frequency Meters, Synchronisers, Protective Relays, Vectormeters, Bijou Circuit Breakers.

NAPIER, E. M., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.57Minerva House, 26-7, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Holbom 7794-5. Cables : “ Surplus, Smith, London.”—Producers of and Sole Agents for Plastic Bagatelles, Metal Engines, Dolls’ Houses, Dolls’ Forts, Plastic Harbours, Trumpets, Perambulators, Playballs, Tea Sets, Wheel Toys, Novelties, Games, ” Napro ” Products.

NATHAN Bros. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.403120, Vyse Street, Birmingham, 18. 'Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 2415,. Cables : " Nathmore, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of Gold and Gem Set Jewellery. Marval ” Marcasite Jewellery.

NATHAN, Henry, & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. 0.538 & 0.648E.C.2. Teleph.: Central 4611. Cables: Furnish tex, London.” Factory: Tapestry Weavers (Ulster) Ltd., Crevillvalley, Ballymena, N. Ireland. Teleph. : Kells 238.—Manufacturers of high class Furnishing Fabrics, Tapestries, Brocatelles, Damasks, Dobby Weaves, Satins, Stripes, Printers’ Linens, Chintzes.

NATIONAL CASH REGISTER Co., Ltd., The Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.69 206-216, Marylebone Road, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Paddington 7070. Cables : “ Nacareco, Norwest, London.”—Manufacturers of Cash Registers^ Accounting Machines, Adding Machines, Credit Sanction Telephone and Filing Equipment.

NATIONAL COLOURS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.38 Waterside Works, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire. Teleph. : Great Moor 3801.—Producers of All Powdered Raw Materials for Industry. Pulverising, grading and refining Raw Materials from all parts of the world. Minerals, Pigments, Graphite and Mineral Colours.

NATIONAL TRADE PRESS, Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-719 Drury House, Russell Street, Drury Lane, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Temple Bar 3422. Cables: “ Organigram, Phone, London.”—Textile Trade Publishers. Leading Style and Fashion Journals, “ Style for Men” (Monthly), 20/- Annually, Overseas Edition (Quarterly), 30/- Annually, '‘Fashions and Fabrics” (Monthly), 20/- Annually, Overseas ” * (Bi-Monthly), £2 Annually.

NATIONAL UNION OF MANUFACTURERS, Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand 6, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : City 6031. “ Numanincor, Phone, London.”—National Trade Organization. Branches at Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham and Cardiff. Also at Castle Bromwich.

NATIONAL WOOL TEXTILE EXPORT CORPORATION, Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. Q.407, Q.507, 0.508 & 0-611Commerce House, Cheapside, Bradford, Yorkshire. Teleph. : Bradford 27877.—A Composite Display of Woollen and Worsted Tissues on behalf of the Wool Textile Industry.

NAYLOR, Frank B., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.II4Church Street, Castleford, Yorks. Teleph. : Castleford 2182. Cables: “ Rolyan, Castleford.'*—Manufacturers of Brushware, Brush Hall-sets, Domestic Woodware, Wooden Toys, Pedal Toys, Fireside Stools, Work Boxes, Cutlery Cases, Spring and Dolly Clothes Pegs, Ice-cream Spoons, Pastry Rollers, Broom Handles, Speciality Turnings and Shapings.

NEALE & WILKINSON, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. P.26Ibex House, Minories, London, E.C.3. Teleph.: Royal 6351. Cables: “ Everywhere, London.”—Offices at Birmingham, Southampton and Bristol. 50 years experience in Shipping, Forwarding, Insurance, Packing, Warehousing, Passenger Bookings. Inclusive Quotations given, Air Freight and Passenger Bookings.

NEDOR Co., The Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.27a. 2, Hazel Gardens, Edgware, Middlesex. Teleph. : Edgware 7036 and Gerrard 8402.—Manufacturers of Soft Toys in Fur and Fabric, specialising Teddy Bears, Original Animal Toys, Dolls Clothing, Powder Puffs, Pram Toys. “ Pelkin *’ Patented Infant’s Napkins. Fur Sets, Handbags, etc., for Children.

NEEDHAM, Walter, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. 37, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Birmingham, Northern 1926. Cables: “Facet, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of 9ct. and Silver, and all Silver Paste and Marcasite Rings, of every description. Also Gold Initial Rings, Gold and Silver Earrings, Crosses, Bracelets, Brooches, Pins. Specialising in Export. {British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand.)

NEETA, Ltd. ' Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.86Station Works, Abbotsford Avenue, South Tottenham, London, N.15. Teleph. : Stamford Hill 1686.—Manufacturers of Modern Tubular Steel Furniture, Cafe, Restaurant and Hotel Furniture, Stacking Chairs and Tables for Municipal Authorities and Schools, Dining, Lounge and Fireside Chairs, Kitchen Fitments, etc.

NESTA, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.27“ Nesta ” Works, Brunswick Square, High Road, Tottenham, London, N.I 7. Teleph.: Tottenham 3061-2-3. Cables: “ Nestalim, Southtot, London.”—Manufacturers of and Exporters of “ Nesta ” Upholstered Chairs, Settees, “Nesta” Mattresses, Divans, Bases, “Nesta Bedex- tenda ” and “ Divan-extenda ” and “ Nesta ” Tubular Upholstered Furniture for Hotels, Ships and the Home.

NETONIA, Ltd. Olympia, Ground. Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex. Teleph. : Cables : “ Netonia, Smith, London.” London Office : 9, Hatton Garden, E.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 9521-2.—Manufacturers of Watch Cases, Bracelets, Milanese Cordettes, Wrapped Milanese, Silk Cordettes, and Fittings ; Gold, Rolled Gold, Stainless Steel and Rhodium Plated.

NEUWEILER & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.72Pottery Street, Castleford, Yorks. Teleph. : Castleford 2444.—Manufacturers of “ Cottagecraft ” Leather, Plastic and Seagrass Stools, Leather Goods, Nursery Chairs and Baskets.

NEW ART MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd., The, Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.37 Power Road, Gunnersbury, London, W.4. Teleph. : Chiswick 1044.— Manufacturers of and Designers of Nursery and Kindergarten Furniture. Nursery Accessories. Fancy and Nursery Gift Lines in Wood, Bakelite and Glass. Attractively coloured and decorated with exclusive hand-painted designs.

NEW CENTURY PUBLISHING Co., Ltd., The, Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.96 Spencer House, South Place, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Monarch 7922-3. Cables : “ Alshunuze, London.”—Publishers of “ Shoe and Leather News ” weekly Trade Paper, International Shoe Fashions ” quarterly Fashion Journal for Export Trade, “ Overseas Buyers' Register ” annual classified Shoe Trade Directory, ” British Shoes and Leather ” Style Album.

NEW WELBECK, Ltd. Earls Court, fst Floor, Stand No. W.S. 94, New Bedford Road, Luton, Beds.—Manufacturers of “ New Welbeck ” Domestic Suction Cleaners ; Precision Built.

NEWBERY, Henry, & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.43362, Berwick Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Gerrard 6866.—Manufacturers of Furnishing Trimmings since 1782. Reproducers of Period Trimmings, Knole Sets, Tassel Holders, Girdles. Stock Ruches, Frills, Furniture Braids, etc.

NEWBOLD <& BULFORD, Ltd. Olympia, 36-42, Clerkenwell Road, London, E.C.l. Cables: “ Bulford, London.”—Manufacturers of and Sole Agents for Spectacles, Reading Glasses, Magnifiers, Telescopes, Microscopes, “ Harvette ” Folding Spectacles, “ Enbeeco ” Hand Stand Illuminated and Non-Illuminating Magnifiers, Leech Lens Products, including Optical Benches, Magnifiers, Lenses, Prisms, Mirrors and Microscopic Equipment.

NEWEY Bros., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.90 105-127, Brearley Street, Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19. Teleph. : Aston Cross 0151-6. Cables: “Pelican, Birmingham.” London Office: 33, King Street, Cheapside, E.C.2.—Manufacturers of Hooks and Eyes, Hairpins, Snap Fasteners, Hair Grips, Corset and Suspender Fittings, Hook and Eye Tape, Snap Fastener Tape, Glove and Equipment Fasteners, Slide Fasteners, Plastic and Metal, Bodkins.

NEWMAN’S SLIPPERS, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.80Grifhn Works, Blackburn, Lancs. Teleph. : Blackbum 44081-2. Cables : '* Cosy, Blackburn.”—Manufacturers of Men’s, Ladies’ and Children's Slippers in Felt, Velvet and Leather with Soft Sole. Slip-Lasted House Shoes and Summer Sandals with Leather and Crepe Sole.

NEWTH, Charles, & Sons, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.I7Avondale Factory, Kingswood, Bristol. Teleph. : Bristol 73166.—Manufacturers of " Divanette ” Bed Settees, ” Rest-u-Wel ” Upholstery and Fireside Chairs, Steel Upholstery Frames, " Repos-wel ” Bedding Spring Interiors.

NEWTON & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.772, Wigmore Street, London, W.I. Teleph. : Welbeck 7977. Cables : ” Newtobar, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Epidiascopes, Episcopes, Slide Diascopes, Filmstrip Diascopes, Projection Microscopes, Filmstrips, Slides, Screens and Projection Equipment to fulfil the special needs of Science, Industry, and Education.

NEWTON, CHAMBERS & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.5 Thorncliffe, near Sheffield. Teleph. : Ecclesfield 38171. Cables : "Newton, Sheffield.” London Office : Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square. Teleph. : Whitehall 4130.—Manufacturers of Chemical Products for use in hygiene, including Disinfectant Fluids and Powders, Insecticidal Fluids and Powders, Liquid Soaps, Cleansers, Antiseptic Toilet Rolls, etc.

NEWTON, Victor, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.I2I 15, Cavendish Place, London, W.L Teleph.: Langham 4074. Cables: " Victorxray, London.”—Manufacturers of X-ray Apparatus for Medical (Diagnostic and Therapeutic) and Industrial (including Crystallographic) Purposes ; X-ray Tubes and Accessories ; Electro-medical and Cardiographic Equipment.

NICO MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.I7 Icknield Way, Letchworth, Herts. Teleph. : Letchworth 590. Cables : " Nico, Letchworth.'’—Manufacturers of Furniture Hardware, Cupboard Hinges, Reflex Hinges, Till Locks, Cupboard Locks, Padlocks, Tea Waggon Castors, Catches, Bolts, Robe Stays, Mirror Adjustors, and Clips, Bureau Stays, Glides, Table Pegs, Hasps and Staples.

NIGERIA, Government of (Official Exhibit). Commonwealth Section, Ground Floor, Earls Court Organised by the Department of Commerce and Industry. Lagos, Nigeria. Cables : “ Dircomind, Lagos.”*—A Prestige Exhibit and Information Bureau.

NIPA LABORATORIES, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.25 Works : Treforest Trading Estate, Near Cardiff. Teleph. : Taffs Well 128-150. Cables : Nipalab, Cardiff.” Registered Office : Africa House, 44-46, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C.3. Teleph. : Royal 2117-8.— Manufacturers of Fine Chemicals, Preservatives, Antiseptics, Antioxidants, for all industrial purposes. ” Nipagin ”, ” Nipasol ”, ” Nipabutyl ”,” Nipasept,” ” Nipabenzyl,” ” Nipacombin,” ” Progall in,” Phenoxetol,” Para-Hydroxy Benzoates, Meta-Hydroxy Benzoates, Gallates, Aromatic Glycolethers.

NISSEL, G., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.I29 Siddons Lane, Baker Street, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Ambassador 3308. Cables : Nissel, London.”—Manufacturers of Contact Lenses, Plastic and Glass, Individually Moulded and Preformed ” Wide Angle ” Contact Lenses, Prismatic Toric and Tinted Contact Lenses, Contact Lens Fitting Equipment, including Contact Lens. Inner Surface Grinding Apparatus.

NOBLE, O., & Co. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.27a. 52, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Gerrard 8402. Also • 10, Ranelagh Drive, Edgware, Middlesex. Teleph. : Edgware 4192. —Manufacturers of “ Leenbak ” an entirely new device designed to provide back support for people sitting on beaches, in parks, cricket fields, etc., weighs 18 ozs. Also adapted as bed rest for hospitals.

NON DRIP MEASURE Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T.I8 Ellison Works, 88-90, Danbrook Road, Streatham. London, S.W.16. Teleph. : Pollards 4425-6-7. Cables : ” Nondripco, London.”—Manufacturers of Liquid Measuring Devices for Dispensing. Wines, Spirits, etc., Refrigerated Dispensers for Squashes, Refrigerated Soda Fountains. Bottle Filling Equipment. Non-corrosive Automatic Measures for Dispensing Manufacturers. Strong Essences, ” Non-Drip ” Milk Dispensing Equipment.

NORMAN, Henry Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.34039, Ridinghouse Street, London, W.L Teleph. : Museum 6007. Cables : Normapad, London.'’—Manufacturers of Shoulder Pads.

NORMANSELL, Robert, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stands No. K.67 & K.83 Exeter Street, Birmingham. 1. Teleph. : Birmingham, Midland 1754.— Manufacturers of “ Norseman ” Reproduction Brassware, Souvenir Articles, Toasting Forks, Knockers, Placques, Trays, Mirrors, Miniatures, Jugs, Hearth Furnitures, Helmets, Log Boxes, Companion Sets, Trivets, Lanterns, Bells, Ashtrays, Reproductions in Electro-Plate, Copper and Pewter.

NORRIS, C. W., (Distributors), Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.72 Farnworth, Nr. Bolton, Lancs. Teleph. : Farnworth 363. Cables : ” Norris, Farnworth.” London Offices and Showrooms : 2, Chesham Place, S.W.l. Teleph.: Sloane 8468.—Sole Agents for Norristoys ” and high quality toys in Wood and Metal, including Dolls House Furniture, Glassware, etc. Also Soft Toys.

NORTH BRITISH RUBBER Co., Ltd., The Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.35 Castle Mills, Edinburgh, 3. Teleph. : Edinburgh 23071. Cables : " Weba, Edinburgh." London Office : 204-208, Tottenham Court Road, W.l.— Manufacturers of colourful Hot Water Bottles, Waterproof Sheeting, Jaconet, Plastic, Vulcanite Combs, Water Beds, Air Pillows, Surgeons’ and Nurses' Footwear, Nursing Aprons, Cot Sheets. Floor, Stand No. R.73 Cables : " Chamois, Gloves. Speciality : Fabric Supported P.V.C. Moulded Protective Handware (Patent Pending) and P.V.C. Protective Garments, all P.V.C. Products Impervious to Acids, Alkalis, Oils, Spirits and Chemicals generally.

NORTH LANCASHIRE HOSIERY Co. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q-i04 2 and 4, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Teleph. : Nottingham 89643-5. Cables : " Yarns, Nottingham." Also : Trinity Works, Preston. Teleph, : Preston 5206. Cables : " Hosiery, Preston."—Manufacturers of all types of Knitted Outerwear for women and children. Also Gloves, Hose and J-hose.

NORTHERN RHODESIA GOVERNMENT (Official Exhibit) Commonwealth Section, Ground Floor, Earls Court Organised by the Commissioners for Northern Rhodesia 57, Haymarket, London, S.W.L Teleph. : Whitehall 2040. Cables : " Norhodcom, London."—An Exhibit of Produce, Manufacturers and Handicrafts of Northern Rhodesia with General Information Bureau.

NORTHERN RUBBER Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-131 Victoria Works, Retford, Notts. Teleph. : Retford 256-7 & 8. Cables : “ Rubber, Retford."'—Manufacturers of Rubbered Textiles for all purposes, including Rainwear, Automobile Toppings, Perambulator Hoodings, Headlinings, Bags, Surgical and Shoe Trades, Sports Equipment, Wing Piping, Tapings, Horse Clothing, etc.

NORTHFLEET CHEMICALS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.34 Coronation House, Lloyds Avenue, London, E.C.3. Teleph. : Royal 3081. Cables : ** Minegart, London." Works : Tower Works, Northfleet, Kent.— Manufacturers of Arsenicals and Allied Chemicals.

NORTH’S RUBBER Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.29 James Factory Estate,, 132, Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey. Teleph. : Mitcham 3745.—Manufacturers of Bathing Caps, Soap Boxes, Whirling Sprays, Enemas, Bellows, Pedestal, Slip and Sponge Mats, Laboratory Corks, Crutch Shoes, Hot Water Bottles, Ice Bags, Heel Grips, Kneelers, Table Mats, Powder Blowers, Toy Dolls.

NOTON, S., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.9 Endurance Works, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E.17. Teleph. : Larkswood 2262*3-4-5. Cables : “ Amanotons, Phone, London.” —Manufacturers of ‘‘ Noton ” Travel Goods and Ladies' Handbags, including ” Paxall ” Expanders, Herculax ” Vulcanized Cases, “ Milady ” Soft Tops, Leather Airplane Luggage, ” Stowaway ” Trunks, “ Harlequin ” Picnic Sets. Also Trucks and Industrial Containers for Textile and Allied Trades.

NOTTS HOSIERY Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.f02 11, Maddox Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Mayfair 3951. Cables: “ Playnotts, London.”—Manufacturers of Hosiery, Footwear, "Plaza,” Treetop ” and “ N.H.C.” Brands.

NOVOLOR, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.39 6-9, Charterhouse Square, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Clerkenwell 1625. —Manufacturers of Mirrors of all kinds. Photo-Printed, Souvenir, Advertising and Calendar Mirrors. Photo-Decorated Glass Table Centres, Tray Inserts, Table Tops, Signs, Advertising Tablets. Glass Silverers to the Trade. Glass Craftsmen.

NURSERY FURNISHINGS, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.56 295, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. Teleph.: New Cross 1192. Cables: “ Restmor, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Restmor ” Products, including Coach-built Baby Carriages, Push Chairs, Cots, Baby Chairs, Playpens and all types of Nursery Furniture ; also Dolls' Prams, etc.

NUTREGEN, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T. 11 Factory “ D ” Cobbold Estate, Cobbold Road, Willesden, London, N.W.IO. Teleph. : Willesden 1748 and 3773. Cables : “ Enerfoods, Phone, London.’' —Manufacturers of Wheat Starch and Wheat Gluten.

NYLON FABRICS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.718 15, Marsden Square, Manchester, 4. Teleph. : Deansgate 4467.—Manufacturers and Producers of Fabrics for Corsets and Brassieres, Linings, Cot Covers, Furnishings, Dresses and Blouses, Proofing and Oiling, Slippers, Industrial Uses (Insulation, etc.). Lingerie, Quilts and Bedspreads, Umbrellas, Swim Suits and Toys.


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