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1949 Three sons of the founder of [[Hall Brothers]] started a company called '''A. H. Hall and Brothers''' Ltd. This very small operation was based in (repurposed) shop premises in Islington, London and specialised in optical instruments used in construction and planning. | |||
1979 Acquired the [[Hilger and Watts|Watts]] survey business from [[Rank Organisation]]. This included the now industry-standardized range of Watts surveying equipment, but also the range of military instruments, which included a service and repair operation. Company renamed as '''Hall & Watts''' Ltd. | |||
1995 Hall and Watts Ltd disposed of the building and surveying equipment segment, leaving the business solely focused on the defence market. | 1995 Hall and Watts Ltd disposed of the building and surveying equipment segment, leaving the business solely focused on the defence market. | ||
From this point onwards the company was to trade as Hall & Watts Defence Optics Ltd. | From this point onwards the company was to trade as '''Hall & Watts Defence Optics''' Ltd. | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 11 July 2023
1949 Three sons of the founder of Hall Brothers started a company called A. H. Hall and Brothers Ltd. This very small operation was based in (repurposed) shop premises in Islington, London and specialised in optical instruments used in construction and planning.
1979 Acquired the Watts survey business from Rank Organisation. This included the now industry-standardized range of Watts surveying equipment, but also the range of military instruments, which included a service and repair operation. Company renamed as Hall & Watts Ltd.
1995 Hall and Watts Ltd disposed of the building and surveying equipment segment, leaving the business solely focused on the defence market.
From this point onwards the company was to trade as Hall & Watts Defence Optics Ltd.
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