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1989 Acquired [[Hille Ergonom]], maker of office and contract seating. Acquired [[Antler]] maker of luggage<ref>The Times, June 15, 1989</ref> | 1989 Acquired [[Hille Ergonom]], maker of office and contract seating. Acquired [[Antler]] maker of luggage<ref>The Times, June 15, 1989</ref> | ||
1990 Acquired [[Metal Closures]] Ltd<ref>The Times, January 24, 1990</ref> | 1990 Acquired [[Metal Closures Group|Metal Closures]] Ltd<ref>The Times, January 24, 1990</ref> | ||
1994 Made what was | 1994 Made what was thought to be a transformative acquisition of [[General Cable]]; already owned [[Techno Pack]], makers of bottling systems, and office furniture businesses<ref>The Times, March 18, 1995</ref> | ||
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1988 Benson Shoes owned 82 percent of J. W. Wassall.
1988 Three investors acquired J. W. Wassall, discount shoe retailer, with plans to develop into a diversified group; Hanson took a minority stake and Benson retained a stake in the company; Harris and Sheldon also owned a minority stake[1]
1988 Acquired Evertaut, third largest maker of office and commercial seating, and A. S. Toone, maker of plastic and wood panels, from Harris and Sheldon.[2]
1989 Acquired Hille Ergonom, maker of office and contract seating. Acquired Antler maker of luggage[3]
1990 Acquired Metal Closures Ltd[4]
1994 Made what was thought to be a transformative acquisition of General Cable; already owned Techno Pack, makers of bottling systems, and office furniture businesses[5]