Nobel Chemical Finishes
Nobel Chemical Finishes of Nobel House, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1
of Stowmarket
By 1926 Necol Industrial Collodions, part of Nobel Industries had become Nobel Chemical Finishes, jointly owned by ICI and Du Pont[1]
1926 Developing hard enamel for motor car bodies and other uses under the trade name Belco
1926 Nobel Chemical Finishes acquired Naylor Brothers (London). The management, distribution and sales of Nobel Chemical Finishes and Naylor Bros were combined at Slough. A demonstration centre was also opened at 327A High Road, Chiswick, W.4.
1927 Advert: Belco finish for cars
1928 The demonstration centre was closed and a technical service station opened at Slough.
1930 Paints, varnishes, cellulose finishes, lacquers and enamels were exhibited by ICI on their stand at the British Industries Trade Fair[2]
1931 Advert: Associated with ICI
1932 Introduction of Dulux paints (co-developed with Du Pont).
1935 The offices returned to Nobel House from Millbank[3]
1936 ICI acquired the interests of Du Pont in the company[4]
1936 ICI formed its paint companies into the Paints Group
1937 Dope and cellulose enamel manufacturers. "Belco" Cellulose Enamel. "Deoxidine" Rust Remover and Metal Pretreatment. "Dulux" Synthetic Finish. "Electro-Granodine" Pretreatment of Iron and Steel. [5]
1939 See Aircraft Industry Suppliers
By 1945 Paints Group had become ICI Paints