Setten and Durward
of Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales.
of Criterion Works, Benson Road, Hockley, Birmingham.
of Livery Street, Birmingham. (1922)
1877 Robert Setten of Devon and Francis Durward of Scotland decided to establish a stationers' sundries wholesaling business in Birmingham trading as Setten and Durward.
1888 They had a branch in Victorian London and were enjoying a thriving export trade.
1907 Following the turn of the century, a new factory and warehouse was built in Birmingham and the world famous IXL trademark was acquired in 1907.
Continued expansion and development over the next 50 years or so saw Setten and Durward emerge as one of Britain's leading file manufacturers.
1922 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Stationers' Sundries of every description - Files, Cash and Deed Boxes, Boxwood Rules, Penholders, Letter Clips, Compasses, Drawing Pins. (Stand No. K.89)
1965 The decision was taken to relocate all commercial and manufacturing activities to a purpose built factory in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales.
1986 With ample space for expansion the site developed and a new warehouse was opened.
1992 Premier-Grip at Bedwas was acquired. This acquisition further strengthened the company's manufacturing base.
1993 The Group was reorganised with Setten Holdings becoming the parent company of both Setten and Durward and Premier-Grip.