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of Downey Iron Works (Old and New), Royton, Lancashire.
Speciality.—Mechanical and electrical self-landing hoists and friction hoists.
Established 1872.
Incorporated as a Limited Liability Co. 1915.
1922 Capital £16,000, Issued £10,000, Reserve Fund £4,000. Joint Managing Directors: Henry Lowe (Chairman), John Lowe. Directors: A. Hirst J. J. Wood, W. Bentley and W. H. Bentley.
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