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1960 In order to allow [[Norcros]] to concentrate on its larger subsidiaries, a new company, [[Southcros]] Ltd was incorporated and floated, to handle the smaller companies in the portfolio and others which would have resulted in Norcros having too large a concentration in one industry<ref>The Times, Sep 19, 1960</ref>.  '''Southcros''' acquired [[H. J. Reece and Sons]]  Ltd and [[Accurate Recording Instrument Co|Aric]] Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary '''B. and R. Patents''' Ltd.  
1960 In order to allow [[Norcros]] to concentrate on its larger subsidiaries, a new company, [[Southcros]] Ltd was incorporated and floated, to handle the smaller companies in the portfolio and others which would have resulted in Norcros having too large a concentration in one industry<ref>The Times, Sep 19, 1960</ref>.  '''Southcros''' acquired [[H. J. Reece and Sons]]  Ltd and [[Accurate Recording Instrument Co|Aric]] Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary '''B. and R. Patents''' Ltd.  


1960 Acquired [[Anderton Springs]], together with its associated company [[Dee-Kay Engineering Co]]<ref>The Times, Nov 24, 1960</ref>, also '''Brett Daniels''', ''Frigidaire'' dealers in North London<ref>The Times, Nov 24, 1960</ref>, and [[Ward Brooke and Co]], manufacturers of aircraft electrical components.<ref>The Times, December 16, 1960</ref>
1960 Acquired [[Anderton Springs]], together with its associated company [[Dee-Kay Engineering Co]]<ref>The Times, Nov 24, 1960</ref>, also [[Brett Daniels]], ''Frigidaire'' dealers in North London<ref>The Times, Nov 24, 1960</ref>, and [[Ward Brooke and Co]], manufacturers of aircraft electrical components.<ref>The Times, December 16, 1960</ref>


1961 Acquired [[Dowell Hissett]], metal finishing specialists<ref>The Times, Feb 23, 1961</ref>, [[Wigan Richardson Cold Stores]]<ref>The Times, Apr 03, 1961</ref> and [[D. S. Fordyce and Co]] maker of machinery for the laundry and dry cleaning trades<ref>The Times, Jul 01, 1961</ref>. By the AGM in July had 9 subsidiaries<ref>The Times, Jul 10, 1961</ref>
1961 Acquired [[Dowell Hissett]], metal finishing specialists<ref>The Times, Feb 23, 1961</ref>, [[Wigan Richardson Cold Stores]]<ref>The Times, Apr 03, 1961</ref> and [[D. S. Fordyce and Co]] maker of machinery for the laundry and dry cleaning trades<ref>The Times, Jul 01, 1961</ref>. By the AGM in July had 9 subsidiaries<ref>The Times, Jul 10, 1961</ref>

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1960 In order to allow Norcros to concentrate on its larger subsidiaries, a new company, Southcros Ltd was incorporated and floated, to handle the smaller companies in the portfolio and others which would have resulted in Norcros having too large a concentration in one industry[1]. Southcros acquired H. J. Reece and Sons Ltd and Aric Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary B. and R. Patents Ltd.

1960 Acquired Anderton Springs, together with its associated company Dee-Kay Engineering Co[2], also Brett Daniels, Frigidaire dealers in North London[3], and Ward Brooke and Co, manufacturers of aircraft electrical components.[4]

1961 Acquired Dowell Hissett, metal finishing specialists[5], Wigan Richardson Cold Stores[6] and D. S. Fordyce and Co maker of machinery for the laundry and dry cleaning trades[7]. By the AGM in July had 9 subsidiaries[8]

1963 Acquired Norvic Electric (Acton)[9]

1964 Subsidiaries included:[10]

1966 Name changed to Anderton-Forco[11]

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Sources of Information

  1. The Times, Sep 19, 1960
  2. The Times, Nov 24, 1960
  3. The Times, Nov 24, 1960
  4. The Times, December 16, 1960
  5. The Times, Feb 23, 1961
  6. The Times, Apr 03, 1961
  7. The Times, Jul 01, 1961
  8. The Times, Jul 10, 1961
  9. The Times, July 7, 1964
  10. The Times, July 7, 1964
  11. The Times, Aug 20, 1966