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1934 [[Bayko]] first launched. | 1934 [[Bayko]] was first launched. [[Charles Bird Plimpton]] established Plimpton Engineering Company Limited in Liverpool to manufacture his product, and by the end of 1934, "Bayko Light Construction Sets" were in full production. The term "Bayko Light" was derived from the name "Bakelite". | ||
1960 [[Plimpton Engineering Co]] taken over by [[Meccano]] Limited. | 1960 [[Plimpton Engineering Co]] taken over by [[Meccano]] Limited. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 25 September 2022
1934 Bayko was first launched. Charles Bird Plimpton established Plimpton Engineering Company Limited in Liverpool to manufacture his product, and by the end of 1934, "Bayko Light Construction Sets" were in full production. The term "Bayko Light" was derived from the name "Bakelite".
1960 Plimpton Engineering Co taken over by Meccano Limited.
1961 Company in liquidation[1]
1964 Bayko continued until the demise of Meccano Limited in 1964.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The London Gazette 26 September 1961
- [1] Wikipedia