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Machine tool makers of Shrewsbury
Had been sub-contractor for William Asquith
1955 Acquired by Asquith Machine Tool Corporation; would allow expansion of the Asquith business as there was more labour available in Shrewsbury than Halifax[1]
1962 the Norton Co of Worcester, Mass, USA subscribed for 75 percent of this company, with enlarged capital; company name changed to Norton-Asquith[2]
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