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Latest revision as of 08:55, 9 February 2024
of Aston, Birmingham
1886 Founded in Birmingham by Hallam Sleigh and Cheston to manufacture horse harnesses and saddle fixings.[1]
1982 Presumably Hallam Sleigh and Cheston, car body manufacturer, changed its name to Widney which first announced its interim results[2].
1990 Described as "loss making" electronics firm[3]. Subject to a management buy-in[4]
1990 Acquired Chadburn Holdings and Porter Chadburn Engineering[5]
1993 Acquired SPC International[6]
2024 Makers of telescopic slides, vehicle windows and sun blinds. See Widney Manufacturing Ltd website