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of Oldham.
1901 Built for the Gem Spinning Co.
1928 Acquired by Egyptian Spinners.
c.1937 Mill closed.
Gem Mill was later acquired by Ferranti and used to manufacture electronic components. A new company Zetex was later formed to acquire Ferranti's discrete semiconductors business.
2003 Zetex closed Gem Mill.
2007 Mill demolished.
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