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1955 British Industries Fair: Company M

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1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.

Note: This is a sub-section of the British Industries Fair

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  • MAESTROVOX, Ltd. Stand A 13. 30 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex. Tel. : Uxbridge 4154. Cables : “ Maestrovox, Uxbridge.”—Manufacturers of the famous Orchestrain, the finest Electronic Keyboard produced. Also Full Chord Electrostatic Organs, One, Two and Three Manuals. Maestrovox for Electronic Music.
  • MAGNETA TIME Company Limited (The) Stand F17. (Subsidiary to the British Vacuum Cleaner and Engineering Co., Ltd.), Head Office : Goblin Works, Leatherhead, Surrey. Tel. : Ashtead 866. Cables : “ Dial, Leatherhead.”—Manufacturers of Electric Time Recorders and Job Costers, Master Clock Systems, Synchronous Clocks, Loud Speaking Telephones, Public Address Equipment, Watchman’s Tell Tale and Fire Alarm Systems.
  • MALAYA (Official Exhibit) Commonwealth Section Commissioner for Malaya in the United Kingdom, Malaya House, 57 Trafalgar Square, London, W.C.2. Tel. : Whitehall 9837. Cables : “ Malawakil.”—Producers of Rubber, Tin, Timber, Pineapples, Copra, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Tea, Spices, Cane Furniture, Rubber Footwear, Arts and Crafts. Literature dealing with all aspects of Malaya.
  • MALTA GOVERNMENT OFFICE Commonwealth Section 39 St. James’s Street, London, S.W.l. Tel. : Hyde Park 7361. Cables : “ Maltacom, London.”—Exhibits of Agricultural Produce, Beer, Buttons, Dolls, Foodstuffs, Footwear, Gloves, Handbags, Homespun, Ironwork, Lace, Matches, Nails, Nylons, Shirts, Silver Filigree, Squashes, Smokers’ Pipes, Venetian Blinds, Wines. (See advertisement on page 341)
  • MANIFOLDIA Ltd. Stand F 4. West Bromwich, Staffs. Tel. : West Bromwich 0506. Cables : “ West Bromwich 0506.”—Manufacturers of “ Manicopy ” for Payrolls, Sales- Purchase Ledgers, Receipting, Cheque Writing, Continuous Stationery, Registers, “ Manispot ” Carbon Backed Stationery, “ Varoe ” Rotary Visible Index and Files Machine Equipment.
  • MANSFIELD HOSIERY MILLS, Ltd. Stand J 40. Botany Avenue, Mansfield, Notts. Tel. : Mansfield 2461-4. Cables : “ Mahomil, Mansfield, Notts.”—Manufacturers of Christian Dior Nylons with Dior’s Pointed Heel in Dior’s spring shades. In 60, 66, and 75 Gauge. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • MARCH, Michael, Ltd. Stand N 8. 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, London, E.6. Tel. : Grangewood 5111.—Manufacturers of Hand-finished Trays, Table and Cocktail Mats, Choice Prints and Book Plates, carefully matched with a full range of exclusive and delicate pastel shades.
  • MARCO-CORTINELLI ART PRODUCTIONS Ltd. Stand N 69. 117 Westboume Grove, London, W.2. Tel.: Bayswater 0080 and 5966.— Manufacturers of inexpensive small Framed Original and 3-D Oil Paintings, Framed Reproductions of the Old and Modem Masters, “ Mini-Mirra,” “ Mini-Cameo,” and latest Nursery Series.
  • MARKS, Leslie, and Co., Ltd. Stand N 86. 3-9 Earlham Street, London, W.C.2. Tel. : Temple Bar 6135-6. Cables : “ Markspunj, London.”—Producers of Marksman Automobile and Domestic Chamois Leathers, Marksman Super Sponge Rubber Bath Mats in attractive colours and designs. Marksman Natural Sponges for Toilet and Industry.
  • MARKS, Paul, and Co., Ltd. Stand N 21. 23-24 Old Bailey, London, E.C.4. Tel. : City 5261-2. Cables : “ Omnibroido, Cent, London.”—Manufacturers of and Sole Agents for Gift Lines, Haberdashery and Artistic Novelties, “The Telecush,” Decorated Trays, Bed Tables, Mat Sets, Tea Cosies, Work and Knitting Bags, Nightdress and Handkerchief Satchets, Toilet Holdalls, Shopping Baskets, Work Baskets, Scent Sachets, Sewing Sets, Covered Coat Hangers, etc., “ Chelsea Traced Linens,” Painted and Trammed Tapestries.
  • MARSHALL Bros. (Bury) Ltd. Stand S 68. Henry Street Works, Bury. Tel. : Bury 429.—Manufacturers of Baby Hamess, Walking Reins, Hamess and Rein Sets, Luggage Straps, Toy Holster Belts, Doll’s Pram Harness, Dog Equipment, Straps for all purposes.
  • MARTINS BANK Limited Stand A 15. 4 Water Street, Liverpool 2. Tel. Liverpool, Central 5428. Cables: “ Argosy, Liverpool.”—Chief London Office : 68 Lombard Street, E.C.3. Tel. : Mansion House 6568.—Full Banking Facilities available daily during Exhibition. Guidance gladly given on Exchange Control matters. (See advertisement on page 305)
  • MASON, E. N., and Sons, Ltd. Stands F 6 and F 14. Arclight Works, Colchester, Essex. Tel. : Colchester 5191. Cables: “ Arclight, Colchester.” London Address : 291—3, High Holbom, W.C.l.— Manufacturers of Equipment, Materials, Accessories, Supplies for Drawing Offices, Plan Printing Departments, Industrial Photographic Departments. Office Furniture, Equipment, Filing Systems. (See advertisement on inside back cover)
  • MASTERMATS CO, Ltd. 45 The Charter Road, Woodford Green, Essex. Tel. : Buckhurst 1647. Cables : “ Jewelleon, London.”—Manufacturers of exclusive Products in Table Mats, Wood, Warerite, Mastarite, Formica, Pucka. Fully Guaranteed. Heat Resistance 260° Fhr., Cocktail Sets, Tea-pot Stands supplied in beautiful pastel shades.
  • MAURITIUS (Official Exhibit) Commonwealth Section Representative : Sir Philippe Raffray, C.B.C., Q.C., c/o 257a St. James Court, Buckingham Gate, London, S.W.l. Tel. : Victoria 3381. Cables : “ Nokus, London.”—Sugar, Fibres, Tea, Tobacco, Leather, Alcohol.
  • MAYER, L. S. (London) Ltd. Stand M 308. 18-26 Essex Road, London, N.I. Tel. : Canonbury 5291. Cables : “ Ringbird, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Eisma ” Fashion Jewellery and Novelty Keyrings, “ Viking ” Small Leather Personal and Fancy Goods, Smokers’ Requisites, Toilet and Travel Items, Stationery Lines. Famous “ Bagcraft ” Glove Holder.
  • MAYLIN (Jewellers) Ltd. Stand M 104. 7 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London, E.C.l. Tel.: Clerkenwell 4533. Cables : “ Nymphjewl, London.”—Manufacturers Paste and Baguette Jewellery, Real Marcasite Jewellery. Stand N 23 3621. Cables : Ritomaylo, London.”—Manufacturers of Beauty Boxes and Train Cases Men’s Fitted Cases, Ladies’ Fitted Cases, Jewel Boxes, Manicure Cases “ Maylor ” Lightweight Sets, Polythene Bottles and Jars.
  • MECCANO Limited Stand S 73. Binns Road, Liverpool 13. Tel. : Liverpool, Stoneycroft 2701. Cables : “Meccano, Liverpool 13.”—Manufacturers of “Meccano” Constructional Outfits, “ Dinky Builder ” Constructional Outfits, “ Hornby ” Trains, “ Hornby-Dublo ” Trains, “ Dinky Toys.” London Showrooms : 20. Berkeley Square, W.l.
  • MENDLE Brothers. Limited Stand N 32. Station Terrace, Pontygwaith, Rhondda, Glamorgan. Tel. : Rhondda, Ferndale 148.—Manufacturers of Household, Fancy and Hardware Goods, Injection and Compression Moulded of Plastic Materials like Soap Dishes, Bathroom Fittings, Armchair Trays, Measuring Beakers, Toast Racks, Egg Timers, Egg Cups and other Novelties.
  • “ MEN’S WEAR ” See DRAPERS’ RECORD, LTD. (THE)
  • “ MERCANTILE GUARDIAN (The) ” See LINDLEY-JONES and BROTHER LTD.
  • “ MERCANTILE YEAR BOOK and DIRECTORY OF EXPORTERS (The) ” See LINDLEY-JONES and BROTHER LTD. Stand J 21. Stand A 6. Stand A 6. Stand S98.
  • MERRYTHOUGHT Limited .Merrythought Works, Dale End, Ironbridge, Shropshire. Tel. : Ironbridge 3116. Cables : “ Merrythort, Ironbridge.”—Manufacturers of Teddy Bears and all Cuddly Animals both real and imaginary. Nightdress Cases, Wheel Toys. Showrooms : 41 Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. Domestic Agents : Dean and Son, Ltd.
  • METAL BOX COMPANY Ltd. (The) Stands H 4 and H 5. The Langham, Portland Place, London, W.l. Tel.: Langham 2040. Cables: “ Metaboxes, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of Metal Containers, Paper Products, Diothene (Polythene) Films, Flexible Packages and Film, Foil, Paper Laminates. Metal Box offers its customers a Complete Packaging Service. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • METCHAIR Ltd. Stand F 20. Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Tel.: Boxmoor 4430-2. Cables : “ Metstak, Hemel Hempstead.”—Manufacturers of Tubular Steel Furniture. A comprehensive range for use in Office, Hospital, Canteen, Kitchen, etc. Stove Enamelled or Heavily Chromium Plated.
  • METWOOD ACCESSORIES Stand N 79a 65 Church Street, Wolverton, Bucks. Tel.: Wolverton 3208. London Office : 21 Vivian Way, East Finchley, London, N.2.—Manufacturers of the exclusive range of “ Tectona ” Table Lamps and “ Texbond ” Lampshades.
  • MIDLAND BANK Limited Stand A 12. Head Office: Poultry, London, E.C.2. Tel.: Monarch 9911. Cables: “ Midbank, London.”—Provides complete Banking Services. Officials available to advise on matters concerned with Exchange Control Regulations, Methods of Payment and Business Conditions in Countries Overseas. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • MILLARD Brothers Limited Stand R4. 467 Caledonian Road, London, N.7. Tel. : North 2437. Cables : “ Milbro, Holway, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Diana ” Air-guns and Pistols, “ Milbro ” Roller Skates, “ Milbro ” Throwing Darts and Accessories, “ Milbro ” Under Water Swimming Equipment, “ Milbro ” Fishing Tackle.
  • MILLCROSS WOODCRAFTS Limited Stand N 1. Griffin Road, Clevedon, Somerset. Tel. : Clevedon 3427.—Manufacturers of high quality Table Woodware artistically combined with Handmade Devon Pottery. Specialists in Walnut Fruit Bowls, Lined and Stainless Elm Salad Bowls, etc.
  • MILLER ORGAN Co., Ltd. (The) Stand A 44. Osborne Buildings, Timberhill, Norwich, Norfolk. Tel. : Norwich 20608. Cables : “ Organs, Norwich.”—Manufacturers of Constant Martin and Martinette Church Organs, Church Bells, and Carillons. Sole Licensees for Great Britain and the Commonwealth and Americas under patents.
  • MELLER-KENT DECORATIVES (A. J. Miller) Stand P 13. 56 Half Moon Lane, London, S.E.24. Tel. : Brixton 6970.—Manufacturers of Plastic Flowers, Foliage and Vases of Specialised Type. Fireproof and suitable for outdoor use. Flowers, normal and of giant size are internally lighted.
  • MILLS, Frank, and Co., Ltd. Stand M 203. Trimils Works, 87 London Road, Sheffield 2. Tel. : Sheffield 27486.— Manufacturers of Table Cutlery, Hunting Knives, Sheath Knives, Painters’ Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, etc.
  • MODERN TELEPHONES (Great Britain) Ltd. Stand F 12. Telesound House, 101 Tottenham Court Road, London, W.l. Tel.: Museum 9192. Cables : “ Motec, London.”—Manufacturers of Internal Push-Button Telephone Systems, incorporating Executive Loud-Speaker “ Master ” Stations. Telesound, “ Speech-without-Hands ” System with replies through the loud-speaker can be included.
  • MONINGTON and WESTON, Ltd. Stand D 16. Piercefield Street, Malden Road, London, N.W.5. Tel.: Gulliver 4477-8. Cables: “ Monwestone, Haver, London.”—Manufacturers of Pianos, Uprights, Baby Grands, Boudoir Grands, Miniature Pianos, School Pianos, Musiq Stools, Pianos can be specially made for Tropical Climates.
  • MOORE, H. A., and Co., Ltd. (incorporating A. W. Liddiatt and Co., Ltd.) 4-5 Bridgewater Square, London, E.C.l. Tel.: Monarch “ Relionuss, London.”—Sole Agents for “ Corona ” Tea Farms, Forts, Stations, Tunnels, Mobiles, Five Star Character Pennants, Metal Fire Escapes, Hop-along Cassidy Play Suits, Hats, Holsters, Jig-saws.
  • MOORE'S MODERN METHODS, Ltd. Stand F 15. 19-21 Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4. Tel. Central 3200 (10 lines). Cables : “ Mobometo, Cent, London.”—Manufacturers of Loose-Leaf Books, Visible Records, Binders and Counter Stands for Catalogues, etc.. Machine Accounting Equipment, Plastik Binders with Metal Backs, Account and Record Keeping Forms.
  • MOORGATE (Birmingham) Ltd. Stand N 89. 84-85 Ryland Road, Birmingham 15. Tel. : Birmingham, Calthorpe 2891. Cables: “ Gungadin, Birmingham.”—^Manufacturers of Reproduction Brass and Copperware Placquet Planters, Watercans, Thermometers, Miniatures, Gongs, Eggtimers, Novelties, Keylights, “ Firefly ” Chrome Tableware, Woodware, Mountedware, “ Gunga Din ” Brand.
  • MORNY Limited Stand E 10. 22 Wadsworth Road, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex. Tel. : Perivale 6893. Cables : “ Parfumorny, Greenford, Middlesex.”—Manufacturers of Bath, Toilet and Shaving Soaps, Perfumery, Bath, Dusting and Talcum Powders, Bath Salts, Tablets and Crystals, Bath Essence, Toilet Preparations for Men.
  • MOSDA, Ltd. Stand N 74. 47-48 Frederick Street, Birmingham 1. Tel.: Birmingham, Central 7465-6. Cables : “ Mosdaco, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of Lighters, Smokers’ Accessories, Office Equipment, Fancy Goods. Products can be Engraved for Advertising Gifts. (See advertisement on page 172)
  • MOTOR MANUFACTURERS and TRADERS, Ltd., The Society of 148 Piccadilly, London, W.l. TeL: Grosvenor 4040. Cables : “ Movendum, Audley, London.”—Information on the British Motor Industry, its Output and Export Activities, and all its Products. A Model of the Industry’s Research and Testing Organisation.
  • MULLICK; M. A., and Sons Stand M 509. 13 D’Arblay Street, Oxford Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Gerrard 3476.— Manufacturers of Aluminium and Brass Jewellery Chains. Components in Aluminium for Jewellery and Fancy Goods Trade.
  • MUNSTER, F. J., and Co., Ltd. Stand N 58. 50-54 Hockley Street, Birmingham 18. Tel.: Birmingham, Northern 7441.— Manufacturers of moderately priced Fashion and Souvenir Jewellery, Key Chains, Novelties, Fancy Goods made of Metal and Soft Material, Dressed Dolls and Jewellery Pads.
  • MYERS, Edward, Ltd. Stand B 10. 63 Nightingale Road, Clapton, London, E.5. Tel.: Amherst 4925.— Manufacturers of Feather Dusters, Bottle, Flue, Teapot, Percolator, Bath, W.C., Milk Bottle, Sink and Spoke Brushes. All Brooms, Industrial Tube and Dairy Bottle Brushes, Pastry Brushes. (See advertisement on page 337)


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