John W. Leitch and Co
of Milnsbridge Chemical Works, near Huddersfield.
John W. Leitch and Co of Milnsbridge were the first manufacturers of Trinitrotoluol (TNT) in the UK, having commenced making it in 1902. TNT is a derivative of coal tar.
- 1922 Listed Exhibitor. Raw Materials and Intermediates for the manufacture of Coal Tar Dyes; Acid, Basic, Direct, Sulphur and Pigment Colours. (Stand No. A.17) [1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 1922 British Industries Fair Page 48
- [1] Huddersfield Trivia