Burco Dean
From Graces Guide
1955 Burco Ltd merged with W. H. Dean and Son, also of Burnley, makers of gas-fired domestic appliances, forming Burco Dean Ltd[1]
1961 Electrical and mechanical engineers, manufacturing electrical household appliances. 1,000 employees. [2]
By 1968 Subsidiaries also included[3]:
- Thomas Ashworth and Co, zinc and aluminium diecasters, makers of "Speedy" moisture tester and "Taco" textile beams and flanges
- Thomas Eastham and Son, makers of kitchen equipment
- Bullsmoor Garages Ltd and Bullsmoor Car Hire Ltd
1970 Acquired Hague and McKenzie Ltd.[4]
1972 Tried to acquire Sidney Flavel[5] but eventually that company was acquired by others.
1981 Formed a joint venture with Glen Dimplex to market certain domestic appliances.
1985 The domestic appliance part of Burco Dean was sold to Glen Dimplex.[6]
1982 Re-registered as Burco Dean Plc
1985 Re-registered as Sycamore Holdings Plc
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