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[[Image:Im1951Benn-Clarkes0.jpg|thumb|1951]] | [[Image:Im1951Benn-Clarkes0.jpg|thumb|1951]] | ||
of Sinew Works, Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcs. Telephone: Redditch 100. Cables: "Sinew, Redditch" | of Sinew Works, Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcs. Telephone: Redditch 100. Cables: "Sinew, Redditch", manufacturer of springs and pressings. | ||
Founded using £25 won in a competition to design a cover for an '''ABC''' timetable. | |||
1937 Spring manufacturers. "Sinew" Springs. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref> | 1937 Spring manufacturers. "Sinew" Springs. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref> | ||
1947 British Industries Fair Advert for "Genteel" Armbands. Also "Sinew" Plate Hangers, "Kooksandee" Oven Tongs, Food Covers and Excellent Novelties. Precision work to customers drawings or instructions from all classes of materials. (Fancy Goods - Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. G.2065) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] Advert 23; and p62</ref> | 1947 British Industries Fair Advert for "Genteel" Armbands. Also "Sinew" Plate Hangers, "Kooksandee" Oven Tongs, Food Covers and Excellent Novelties. Precision work to customers drawings or instructions from all classes of materials. (Fancy Goods - Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. G.2065) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] Advert 23; and p62</ref> | ||
1969 The company had a wide range of customers, from Concorde to guided missiles and the motor trade as well as coils for grenades and mortars for the Ministry of Defence. Acquired by [[John Folkes Group|John Folkes Hefo]]<ref>The Times Jan. 9, 1969</ref> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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[[Category: Cycle Components]] | [[Category: Cycle Components]] | ||
[[Category: Motorcycles]] | [[Category: Motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: Springs]] | |||
Revision as of 18:48, 7 February 2023
of Sinew Works, Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcs. Telephone: Redditch 100. Cables: "Sinew, Redditch", manufacturer of springs and pressings.
Founded using £25 won in a competition to design a cover for an ABC timetable.
1937 Spring manufacturers. "Sinew" Springs. [1]
1947 British Industries Fair Advert for "Genteel" Armbands. Also "Sinew" Plate Hangers, "Kooksandee" Oven Tongs, Food Covers and Excellent Novelties. Precision work to customers drawings or instructions from all classes of materials. (Fancy Goods - Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. G.2065) [2]
1969 The company had a wide range of customers, from Concorde to guided missiles and the motor trade as well as coils for grenades and mortars for the Ministry of Defence. Acquired by John Folkes Hefo[3]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries
- ↑ 1947 British Industries Fair Advert 23; and p62
- ↑ The Times Jan. 9, 1969