R. Woodvine and Son (Shrewsbury): Difference between revisions
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1955 Acquired by [[Asquith|Asquith Machine Tool Corporation]]; would allow expansion of the Asquith business as there was more labour available in Shrewsbury than Halifax<ref>The Times, Apr 22, 1955</ref> | 1955 Acquired by [[Asquith|Asquith Machine Tool Corporation]]; would allow expansion of the Asquith business as there was more labour available in Shrewsbury than Halifax<ref>The Times, Apr 22, 1955</ref> | ||
1962 the Norton Co of Worcester, Mass, USA subscribed for 75 percent of this company, with enlarged capital; company name changed to Norton-Asquith<ref>The Times, Mar 22, 1962</ref> | 1962 the [[Norton Co]] of Worcester, Mass, USA subscribed for 75 percent of this company, with enlarged capital; company name changed to Norton-Asquith<ref>The Times, Mar 22, 1962</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:31, 23 January 2013
Machine tool makers of Shrewsbury
Had been sub-contractor for William Asquith
1955 Acquired by Asquith Machine Tool Corporation; would allow expansion of the Asquith business as there was more labour available in Shrewsbury than Halifax[1]
1962 the Norton Co of Worcester, Mass, USA subscribed for 75 percent of this company, with enlarged capital; company name changed to Norton-Asquith[2]
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